Deer Hunting in Manistee County, Michigan

Manistee County, Michigan hunters harvested 2,780 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.1 per square mile, 47th in the state. The county is roughly 31% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,780 total deer
Antlered1,454
Antlerless1,326
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Density
5.1 deer / sq mi
This county5.1
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#47 of 83
Most harvestLeast harvest
#46 Iosco County
#47 Manistee County
#48 Montmorency County
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Public Land
31% public — 106,019 acres
National Forest
101,327 ac
96%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
4,113 ac
4%
Local/Metropark
378 ac
0%
State Park/Recreation
201 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,4541,3262,780

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for Manistee 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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