Deer Hunting in Dickinson County, Michigan

Dickinson County, Michigan hunters harvested 2,181 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.9 per square mile, 69th in the state. The county is roughly 50% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,181 total deer
Antlered1,404
Antlerless777
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Density
2.9 deer / sq mi
This county2.9
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#69 of 83
Most harvestLeast harvest
#68 Otsego County
#69 Dickinson County
#70 Emmet County
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Public Land
50% public — 243,324 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
242,474 ac
100%
Local/Metropark
669 ac
0%
State Park/Recreation
181 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,4047772,181

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for Dickinson 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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