Deer Hunting in Ogemaw County, Michigan

Ogemaw County, Michigan hunters harvested 4,096 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 7.3 per square mile, 31st in the state. The county is roughly 10% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
4,096 total deer
Antlered2,186
Antlerless1,910
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Density
7.3 deer / sq mi
This county7.3
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#31 of 83
Most harvestLeast harvest
#30 Allegan County
#31 Ogemaw County
#32 Washtenaw County
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Public Land
10% public — 34,170 acres
National Forest
22,917 ac
67%
Other federal
5,103 ac
15%
State Park/Recreation
4,513 ac
13%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,052 ac
3%
Local/Metropark
585 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,1861,9104,096

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for Ogemaw 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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