Deer Hunting in Chippewa County, Michigan

Chippewa County, Michigan hunters harvested 1,061 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 0.7 per square mile, 76th in the state. The county is roughly 39% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,061 total deer
Antlered934
Antlerless127
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Density
0.7 deer / sq mi
This county0.7
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#76 of 83
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Public Land
39% public — 391,030 acres
National Forest
263,872 ac
67%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
91,444 ac
23%
State Park/Recreation
33,059 ac
8%
National Wildlife Refuge
1,583 ac
0%
Local/Metropark
904 ac
0%
Other federal
168 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20259341271,061

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for Chippewa 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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