Deer Hunting in Ingham County, Michigan

Ingham County, Michigan hunters harvested 5,502 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 9.9 per square mile, 12th in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
5,502 total deer
Antlered2,659
Antlerless2,843
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Density
9.9 deer / sq mi
This county9.9
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#12 of 83
Most harvestLeast harvest
#11 Saginaw County
#12 Ingham County
#13 Montcalm County
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Public Land
3% public — 10,618 acres
Local/Metropark
5,153 ac
49%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
5,061 ac
48%
Other state
369 ac
3%
State Park/Recreation
35 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,6592,8435,502

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for Ingham 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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