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Deer Hunting in Jackson County, Michigan

Jackson County, Michigan hunters harvested 7,748 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 11.0 per square mile, 4th in the state. The county is roughly 4% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
7,748 total deer
Antlered3,944
Antlerless3,804
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Density
11.0 deer / sq mi
This county11.0
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#4 of 83
Most harvestLeast harvest
#3 Shiawassee County
#4 Jackson County
#5 Ionia County
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Public Land
4% public — 16,715 acres
State Park/Recreation
9,638 ac
58%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
3,838 ac
23%
Local/Metropark
2,004 ac
12%
Other state
641 ac
4%
Other federal
594 ac
4%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20253,9443,8047,748

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for Jackson 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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