Novi MI
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Live conditions, season status, solunar ratings, WMA profiles, and community hunting coverage for Oakland and Lower Peninsula.
Novi Hunting Season Status
Novi Hunting Weather Now
- Deer season is open — focus today's hunt on deer.
- Warm day. Deer activity will shift toward dusk. Focus on evening hunts near water and food sources.
Novi Hunt Conditions Today
Novi Hunt Forecast — 5 Days
Novi Michigan Wildlife Management Areas
The Michigan DNR lists Holly Wildlife Unit of Holly State Recreation Area at about 1,494 acres in Oakland County. Its local office is the Holly Field Office.
Public hunting land. A Michigan hunting license and the right species license are required. Check MDNR rules for this area before you hunt.
The Michigan DNR lists Horseshoe Lake State Game Area at about 422 acres in Oakland County. Its local office is the Detroit DNR Customer Service Center.
Public hunting land. A Michigan hunting license and the right species license are required. Check MDNR rules for this area before you hunt.
The Michigan DNR lists Davisburg State Wildlife Area at about 110 acres in Oakland County. Its local office is the Detroit DNR Customer Service Center.
Public hunting land. A Michigan hunting license and the right species license are required. Check MDNR rules for this area before you hunt.
The Michigan DNR lists Oak Grove State Game Area at about 2,048 acres in Livingston County. Its local office is the Rose Lake Wildlife Field Office.
Public hunting land. A Michigan hunting license and the right species license are required. Check MDNR rules for this area before you hunt.
The Michigan DNR lists Gregory State Game Area at about 2,687 acres in Livingston County. Its local office is the Waterloo Wildlife Office.
Public hunting land. A Michigan hunting license and the right species license are required. Check MDNR rules for this area before you hunt.
The Michigan DNR lists Unadilla State Wildlife Area at about 1,106 acres in Livingston & Washtenaw Counties. Its local office is the Waterloo Wildlife Office.
Public hunting land. A Michigan hunting license and the right species license are required. Check MDNR rules for this area before you hunt.
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here_hunting_seasons WP option, sourced from MDNR. Until then, see michigan.gov/dnr for current Lower Peninsula regulations.Novi Hunting FAQ
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Deer season dates in Lower Peninsula vary by year and land type (private vs WMA). Specific dates for Oakland have not been confirmed against current MDNR regulations for this guide — see michigan.gov/dnr for the current Michigan Hunting and Fishing Guide.
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Public hunting near Novi is listed in the WMA directory above. MDNR manages all WMAs in Michigan; a WMA license is required in addition to a basic hunting license.
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Yes. All hunters in Michigan need a state hunting license. Deer and turkey require an additional big game permit. Hunting on any Wildlife Management Area (WMA) requires a WMA license. Federal migratory bird hunters age 16 and older need a federal duck stamp for waterfowl. Licenses and permits are available through MDNR at michigan.gov/dnr or at authorized license agents throughout Oakland.
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Sunday hunting rules in Michigan vary by land type and local ordinance. Verify with MDNR and Oakland before hunting on Sunday.
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Deer bag limits in Lower Peninsula vary by land type (private vs WMA) and by antlered vs antlerless. Limits for Oakland have not been confirmed against current MDNR regulations for this guide — see michigan.gov/dnr for the current Michigan Hunting and Fishing Guide.
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Bear hunting in Michigan is regulated by MDNR. Bear populations and seasons vary by Game Zone. Check the current MDNR hunting guide for bear zones and tags relevant to Oakland.
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