Deer Hunting in Houghton County, Michigan

Houghton County, Michigan hunters harvested 942 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 0.9 per square mile, 72nd in the state. The county is roughly 36% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
942 total deer
Antlered810
Antlerless132
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Density
0.9 deer / sq mi
This county0.9
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#72 of 83
Most harvestLeast harvest
#71 Iron County
#72 Houghton County
#73 Marquette County
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Public Land
36% public — 232,250 acres
National Forest
183,184 ac
79%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
43,994 ac
19%
Local/Metropark
3,710 ac
2%
Other state
623 ac
0%
State Park/Recreation
612 ac
0%
Other federal
127 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025810132942

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for Houghton 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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