Deer Hunting in Alpena County, Michigan

Alpena County, Michigan hunters harvested 4,299 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 7.5 per square mile, 29th in the state. The county is roughly 15% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
4,299 total deer
Antlered2,294
Antlerless2,005
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Density
7.5 deer / sq mi
This county7.5
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#29 of 83
Most harvestLeast harvest
#28 Clare County
#29 Alpena County
#30 Allegan County
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Public Land
15% public — 53,675 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
47,860 ac
89%
State Park/Recreation
4,641 ac
9%
National Wildlife Refuge
650 ac
1%
Local/Metropark
524 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,2942,0054,299

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for Alpena 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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