Deer Hunting in Montcalm County, Michigan

Montcalm County, Michigan hunters harvested 6,921 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 9.8 per square mile, 13th in the state. The county is roughly 6% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
6,921 total deer
Antlered3,634
Antlerless3,287
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Density
9.8 deer / sq mi
This county9.8
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#13 of 83
Most harvestLeast harvest
#12 Ingham County
#13 Montcalm County
#14 Isabella County
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Public Land
6% public — 26,150 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
23,449 ac
90%
National Forest
1,764 ac
7%
Local/Metropark
937 ac
4%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20253,6343,2876,921

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for Montcalm 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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