Deer Hunting in Lake County, Michigan

Lake County, Michigan hunters harvested 2,344 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.1 per square mile, 58th in the state. The county is roughly 51% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,344 total deer
Antlered1,138
Antlerless1,206
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Density
4.1 deer / sq mi
This county4.1
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#58 of 83
Most harvestLeast harvest
#57 Roscommon County
#58 Lake County
#59 Oscoda County
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Public Land
51% public — 185,234 acres
National Forest
119,203 ac
64%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
66,004 ac
36%
Local/Metropark
27 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,1381,2062,344

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for Lake 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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