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Deer Hunting in Arenac County, Michigan
Arenac County, Michigan hunters harvested 3,368 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 9.3 per square mile, 15th in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.
Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
3,368 total deer
Antlered1,909
Antlerless1,459
Public Land
3% public — 5,906 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
4,380 ac
74%
Local/Metropark
1,036 ac
18%
National Wildlife Refuge
490 ac
8%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 1,909 | 1,459 | 3,368 |
Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com
Harvest figures for Arenac 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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