Deer Hunting in Schoolcraft County, Michigan

Schoolcraft County, Michigan hunters harvested 769 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 0.7 per square mile, 77th in the state. The county is roughly 88% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
769 total deer
Antlered661
Antlerless108
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Density
0.7 deer / sq mi
This county0.7
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#77 of 83
Most harvestLeast harvest
#76 Chippewa County
#77 Schoolcraft County
#78 Baraga County
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Public Land
88% public — 656,699 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
332,413 ac
51%
National Wildlife Refuge
189,998 ac
29%
National Forest
132,584 ac
20%
State Park/Recreation
1,043 ac
0%
Other state
482 ac
0%
Local/Metropark
179 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025661108769

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for Schoolcraft 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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