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Deer Hunting in Eaton County, Michigan

Eaton County, Michigan hunters harvested 5,770 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 10.0 per square mile, 9th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
5,770 total deer
Antlered2,886
Antlerless2,884
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Density
10.0 deer / sq mi
This county10.0
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#9 of 83
Most harvestLeast harvest
#8 Branch County
#9 Eaton County
#10 Sanilac County
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Public Land
1% public — 2,273 acres
Local/Metropark
1,437 ac
63%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
760 ac
33%
Other state
76 ac
3%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,8862,8845,770

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for Eaton 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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