Deer Hunting in Iosco County, Michigan

Iosco County, Michigan hunters harvested 2,875 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.2 per square mile, 46th in the state. The county is roughly 35% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,875 total deer
Antlered1,575
Antlerless1,300
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Density
5.2 deer / sq mi
This county5.2
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#46 of 83
Most harvestLeast harvest
#45 Bay County
#46 Iosco County
#47 Manistee County
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Public Land
35% public — 121,918 acres
National Forest
120,240 ac
99%
Local/Metropark
784 ac
1%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
692 ac
1%
State Park/Recreation
202 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,5751,3002,875

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for Iosco 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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