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Deer Hunting in Leelanau County, Michigan
Leelanau County, Michigan hunters harvested 1,611 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.6 per square mile, 52nd in the state. The county is roughly 23% public land.
Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
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1,611 total deer
Antlered892
Antlerless719
Public Land
23% public — 50,941 acres
Other federal
45,947 ac
90%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,232 ac
4%
State Park/Recreation
1,608 ac
3%
Local/Metropark
875 ac
2%
Other state
279 ac
1%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 892 | 719 | 1,611 |
Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com
Harvest figures for Leelanau 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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