Deer Hunting in Montmorency County, Michigan

Montmorency County, Michigan hunters harvested 2,802 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.1 per square mile, 48th in the state. The county is roughly 42% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,802 total deer
Antlered1,401
Antlerless1,401
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Density
5.1 deer / sq mi
This county5.1
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#48 of 83
Most harvestLeast harvest
#47 Manistee County
#48 Montmorency County
#49 Kent County
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Public Land
42% public — 146,072 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
145,603 ac
100%
State Park/Recreation
291 ac
0%
Local/Metropark
99 ac
0%
Other federal
79 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,4011,4012,802

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for Montmorency 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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