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Deer Hunting in Hillsdale County, Michigan

Hillsdale County, Michigan hunters harvested 6,318 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 10.6 per square mile, 7th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
6,318 total deer
Antlered3,004
Antlerless3,314
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Density
10.6 deer / sq mi
This county10.6
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#7 of 83
Most harvestLeast harvest
#6 Lapeer County
#7 Hillsdale County
#8 Branch County
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Public Land
1% public — 3,728 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
3,408 ac
91%
Local/Metropark
206 ac
6%
Other state
114 ac
3%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20253,0043,3146,318

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for Hillsdale 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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