Michigan Eliminates the Rifle Line

Hunter in blaze orange cap carrying a scoped rifle in a forested hunting area

The Michigan Natural Resources Commission eliminated the Limited Firearms Deer Zone on May 13, 2026 as part of Wildlife Conservation Order Amendment No. 6 of 2026. The change takes effect with the 2026 deer season. For southern Lower Peninsula hunters, this is the most significant firearm regulation change in decades. The geographic divide that separated … Read more