Deer Hunting in Alger County, Michigan

Alger County, Michigan hunters harvested 546 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 0.6 per square mile, 79th in the state. The county is roughly 49% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
546 total deer
Antlered498
Antlerless48
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Density
0.6 deer / sq mi
This county0.6
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#79 of 83
Most harvestLeast harvest
#78 Baraga County
#79 Alger County
#80 Ontonagon County
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Public Land
49% public — 285,207 acres
National Forest
165,107 ac
58%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
80,601 ac
28%
Other federal
37,395 ac
13%
Other state
997 ac
0%
State Park/Recreation
974 ac
0%
Local/Metropark
133 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-202549848546

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for Alger County are compiled from the state wildlife agency's published county reports and can be revised.

Season Dates
Michigan deer season, 2025-2026

Michigan deer and turkey season dates are listed on the Michigan season page. Harvest figures reflect the 2025-2026 season published by the Michigan wildlife agency and can be revised — always verify current regulations before you hunt.

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