Deer Hunting in Charlevoix County, Michigan

Charlevoix County, Michigan hunters harvested 1,661 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.0 per square mile, 60th in the state. The county is roughly 11% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,661 total deer
Antlered949
Antlerless712
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Density
4.0 deer / sq mi
This county4.0
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#60 of 83
Most harvestLeast harvest
#59 Oscoda County
#60 Charlevoix County
#61 Wexford County
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Public Land
11% public — 29,132 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
23,680 ac
81%
State Park/Recreation
3,658 ac
13%
Local/Metropark
1,270 ac
4%
National Wildlife Refuge
524 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20259497121,661

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for Charlevoix 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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