Deer Hunting in Otsego County, Michigan

Otsego County, Michigan hunters harvested 1,585 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.1 per square mile, 68th in the state. The county is roughly 15% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,585 total deer
Antlered921
Antlerless664
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Density
3.1 deer / sq mi
This county3.1
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#68 of 83
Most harvestLeast harvest
#67 Cheboygan County
#68 Otsego County
#69 Dickinson County
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Public Land
15% public — 48,729 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
48,161 ac
99%
Local/Metropark
277 ac
1%
Other state
237 ac
0%
State Park/Recreation
54 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20259216641,585

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for Otsego 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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