Deer Hunting in Mecosta County, Michigan

Mecosta County, Michigan hunters harvested 4,747 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 8.6 per square mile, 22nd in the state. The county is roughly 5% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
4,747 total deer
Antlered2,720
Antlerless2,027
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Density
8.6 deer / sq mi
This county8.6
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#22 of 83
Most harvestLeast harvest
#21 Oceana County
#22 Mecosta County
#23 Midland County
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Public Land
5% public — 18,745 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
13,442 ac
72%
National Forest
3,698 ac
20%
Local/Metropark
1,605 ac
9%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,7202,0274,747

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for Mecosta 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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