Deer Hunting in Saginaw County, Michigan

Saginaw County, Michigan hunters harvested 7,932 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 9.9 per square mile, 11th in the state. The county is roughly 8% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
7,932 total deer
Antlered3,938
Antlerless3,994
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Density
9.9 deer / sq mi
This county9.9
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#11 of 83
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Public Land
8% public — 41,320 acres
National Wildlife Refuge
20,220 ac
49%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
17,802 ac
43%
Local/Metropark
3,032 ac
7%
Other state
266 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20253,9383,9947,932

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for Saginaw 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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