Deer Hunting in Iron County, Michigan

Iron County, Michigan hunters harvested 1,721 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.5 per square mile, 71st in the state. The county is roughly 41% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,721 total deer
Antlered1,136
Antlerless585
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Density
1.5 deer / sq mi
This county1.5
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#71 of 83
Most harvestLeast harvest
#70 Emmet County
#71 Iron County
#72 Houghton County
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Public Land
41% public — 304,066 acres
National Forest
209,587 ac
69%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
89,121 ac
29%
Local/Metropark
5,052 ac
2%
State Park/Recreation
306 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,1365851,721

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for Iron 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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