Deer Hunting in Crawford County, Michigan

Crawford County, Michigan hunters harvested 2,106 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.8 per square mile, 63rd in the state. The county is roughly 23% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,106 total deer
Antlered1,004
Antlerless1,102
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Density
3.8 deer / sq mi
This county3.8
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#63 of 83
Most harvestLeast harvest
#62 Monroe County
#63 Crawford County
#64 Oakland County
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Public Land
23% public — 82,852 acres
National Forest
40,872 ac
49%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
25,768 ac
31%
State Park/Recreation
8,164 ac
10%
Other state
5,020 ac
6%
Other federal
1,573 ac
2%
Local/Metropark
1,455 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,0041,1022,106

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for Crawford 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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