Deer Hunting in Grand Traverse County, Michigan

Grand Traverse County, Michigan hunters harvested 2,184 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.7 per square mile, 51st in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,184 total deer
Antlered1,057
Antlerless1,127
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Density
4.7 deer / sq mi
This county4.7
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#51 of 83
Most harvestLeast harvest
#50 Berrien County
#51 Grand Traverse County
#52 Leelanau County
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Public Land
2% public — 4,821 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,656 ac
55%
Local/Metropark
1,151 ac
24%
State Park/Recreation
1,014 ac
21%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,0571,1272,184

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for Grand Traverse 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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