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Deer Hunting in Ionia County, Michigan

Ionia County, Michigan hunters harvested 6,171 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 10.8 per square mile, 5th in the state. The county is roughly 4% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
6,171 total deer
Antlered3,020
Antlerless3,151
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Density
10.8 deer / sq mi
This county10.8
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#5 of 83
Most harvestLeast harvest
#4 Jackson County
#5 Ionia County
#6 Lapeer County
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Public Land
4% public — 12,781 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
6,916 ac
54%
State Park/Recreation
4,507 ac
35%
Local/Metropark
914 ac
7%
Other state
444 ac
3%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20253,0203,1516,171

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for Ionia 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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