Deer Hunting in Oakland County, Michigan

Oakland County, Michigan hunters harvested 2,973 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.4 per square mile, 64th in the state. The county is roughly 8% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,973 total deer
Antlered1,678
Antlerless1,295
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Density
3.4 deer / sq mi
This county3.4
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#64 of 83
Most harvestLeast harvest
#63 Crawford County
#64 Oakland County
#65 Kalkaska County
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Public Land
8% public — 42,265 acres
Local/Metropark
26,053 ac
62%
State Park/Recreation
15,503 ac
37%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
527 ac
1%
Other state
182 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,6781,2952,973

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for Oakland 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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