Deer Hunting in Kent County, Michigan

Kent County, Michigan hunters harvested 4,140 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.9 per square mile, 49th in the state. The county is roughly 5% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
4,140 total deer
Antlered2,240
Antlerless1,900
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Density
4.9 deer / sq mi
This county4.9
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#49 of 83
Most harvestLeast harvest
#48 Montmorency County
#49 Kent County
#50 Berrien County
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Public Land
5% public — 25,050 acres
Local/Metropark
10,853 ac
43%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
7,679 ac
31%
State Park/Recreation
6,228 ac
25%
Other state
290 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,2401,9004,140

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for Kent 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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