Deer Hunting in Marquette County, Michigan

Marquette County, Michigan hunters harvested 1,666 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 0.9 per square mile, 73rd in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,666 total deer
Antlered1,512
Antlerless154
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Density
0.9 deer / sq mi
This county0.9
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#73 of 83
Most harvestLeast harvest
#72 Houghton County
#73 Marquette County
#74 Wayne County
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Public Land
2% public — 23,112 acres
National Forest
18,209 ac
79%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,939 ac
8%
Local/Metropark
1,336 ac
6%
State Park/Recreation
1,096 ac
5%
National Wildlife Refuge
296 ac
1%
Other state
236 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,5121541,666

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for Marquette 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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