Deer Hunting in Benzie County, Michigan

Benzie County, Michigan hunters harvested 1,410 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.4 per square mile, 55th in the state. The county is roughly 7% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,410 total deer
Antlered749
Antlerless661
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Density
4.4 deer / sq mi
This county4.4
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#55 of 83
Most harvestLeast harvest
#54 St. Joseph County
#55 Benzie County
#56 Cass County
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Public Land
7% public — 14,175 acres
Other federal
11,805 ac
83%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,914 ac
14%
Other state
423 ac
3%
Local/Metropark
33 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20257496611,410

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for Benzie 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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