Deer Hunting in Berrien County, Michigan

Berrien County, Michigan hunters harvested 2,766 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.9 per square mile, 50th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,766 total deer
Antlered1,426
Antlerless1,340
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Density
4.9 deer / sq mi
This county4.9
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#50 of 83
Most harvestLeast harvest
#49 Kent County
#50 Berrien County
#51 Grand Traverse County
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Public Land
2% public — 7,946 acres
Local/Metropark
4,510 ac
57%
State Park/Recreation
2,976 ac
37%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
449 ac
6%
Other state
11 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,4261,3402,766

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for Berrien 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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