Deer Hunting in Osceola County, Michigan

Osceola County, Michigan hunters harvested 4,548 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 8.0 per square mile, 25th in the state. The county is roughly 6% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
4,548 total deer
Antlered2,515
Antlerless2,033
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Density
8.0 deer / sq mi
This county8.0
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#25 of 83
Most harvestLeast harvest
#24 Newaygo County
#25 Osceola County
#26 Barry County
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Public Land
6% public — 20,169 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
18,818 ac
93%
Local/Metropark
1,278 ac
6%
Other state
46 ac
0%
National Forest
27 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,5152,0334,548

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for Osceola 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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