Deer Hunting in Monroe County, Michigan

Monroe County, Michigan hunters harvested 2,145 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.9 per square mile, 62nd in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,145 total deer
Antlered1,141
Antlerless1,004
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Density
3.9 deer / sq mi
This county3.9
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#62 of 83
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Public Land
3% public — 11,861 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
7,839 ac
66%
National Wildlife Refuge
2,492 ac
21%
Local/Metropark
1,422 ac
12%
Other federal
42 ac
0%
Other state
34 ac
0%
State Park/Recreation
32 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,1411,0042,145

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for Monroe 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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