Deer Hunting in Muskegon County, Michigan

Muskegon County, Michigan hunters harvested 2,936 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.8 per square mile, 38th in the state. The county is roughly 12% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,936 total deer
Antlered1,550
Antlerless1,386
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Density
5.8 deer / sq mi
This county5.8
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#38 of 83
Most harvestLeast harvest
#37 Van Buren County
#38 Muskegon County
#39 Presque Isle County
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Public Land
12% public — 37,917 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
20,953 ac
55%
National Forest
12,528 ac
33%
Local/Metropark
2,243 ac
6%
State Park/Recreation
2,193 ac
6%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,5501,3862,936

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for Muskegon 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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