Deer Hunting in Ontonagon County, Michigan

Ontonagon County, Michigan hunters harvested 676 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 0.5 per square mile, 80th in the state. The county is roughly 65% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
676 total deer
Antlered617
Antlerless59
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Density
0.5 deer / sq mi
This county0.5
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#80 of 83
Most harvestLeast harvest
#79 Alger County
#80 Ontonagon County
#81 Gogebic County
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Public Land
65% public — 541,467 acres
National Forest
467,976 ac
86%
State Park/Recreation
52,410 ac
10%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
16,866 ac
3%
Local/Metropark
4,097 ac
1%
Other state
118 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-202561759676

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for Ontonagon 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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