Deer Hunting in Mackinac County, Michigan

Mackinac County, Michigan hunters harvested 775 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 0.8 per square mile, 75th in the state. The county is roughly 26% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
775 total deer
Antlered699
Antlerless76
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Density
0.8 deer / sq mi
This county0.8
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#75 of 83
Most harvestLeast harvest
#74 Wayne County
#75 Mackinac County
#76 Chippewa County
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Public Land
26% public — 172,726 acres
National Forest
164,358 ac
95%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
6,130 ac
4%
State Park/Recreation
1,840 ac
1%
Other state
319 ac
0%
Local/Metropark
79 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-202569976775

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for Mackinac 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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