Deer Hunting in Emmet County, Michigan

Emmet County, Michigan hunters harvested 1,292 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.8 per square mile, 70th in the state. The county is roughly 5% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,292 total deer
Antlered766
Antlerless526
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Density
2.8 deer / sq mi
This county2.8
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#70 of 83
Most harvestLeast harvest
#69 Dickinson County
#70 Emmet County
#71 Iron County
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Public Land
5% public — 15,620 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
13,315 ac
85%
State Park/Recreation
1,494 ac
10%
Local/Metropark
687 ac
4%
Other state
124 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20257665261,292

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for Emmet 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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