Deer Hunting in Isabella County, Michigan

Isabella County, Michigan hunters harvested 5,314 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 9.3 per square mile, 14th in the state. The county is roughly 0% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
5,314 total deer
Antlered2,844
Antlerless2,470
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Density
9.3 deer / sq mi
This county9.3
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#14 of 83
Most harvestLeast harvest
#13 Montcalm County
#14 Isabella County
#15 Arenac County
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Public Land
0% public — 1,591 acres
Local/Metropark
826 ac
52%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
724 ac
46%
Other state
41 ac
3%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,8442,4705,314

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for Isabella 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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