Deer Hunting in Clare County, Michigan

Clare County, Michigan hunters harvested 4,280 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 7.6 per square mile, 28th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
4,280 total deer
Antlered2,277
Antlerless2,003
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Density
7.6 deer / sq mi
This county7.6
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#28 of 83
Most harvestLeast harvest
#27 Calhoun County
#28 Clare County
#29 Alpena County
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Public Land
1% public — 4,398 acres
Other federal
2,998 ac
68%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
707 ac
16%
Local/Metropark
518 ac
12%
Other state
138 ac
3%
State Park/Recreation
37 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,2772,0034,280

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for Clare 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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