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Deer Hunting in Clinton County, Michigan

Clinton County, Michigan hunters harvested 6,613 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 11.7 per square mile, 2nd in the state. The county is roughly 4% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
6,613 total deer
Antlered3,341
Antlerless3,272
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Density
11.7 deer / sq mi
This county11.7
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#2 of 83
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Public Land
4% public — 13,296 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
8,244 ac
62%
State Park/Recreation
2,682 ac
20%
Other state
1,416 ac
11%
Local/Metropark
954 ac
7%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20253,3413,2726,613

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for Clinton 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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