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Deer Hunting in Branch County, Michigan

Branch County, Michigan hunters harvested 5,257 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 10.4 per square mile, 8th in the state. The county is roughly 0% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
5,257 total deer
Antlered2,309
Antlerless2,948
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Density
10.4 deer / sq mi
This county10.4
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#8 of 83
Most harvestLeast harvest
#7 Hillsdale County
#8 Branch County
#9 Eaton County
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Public Land
0% public — 712 acres
State Park/Recreation
404 ac
57%
Local/Metropark
308 ac
43%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,3092,9485,257

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for Branch 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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