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Deer Hunting in Shiawassee County, Michigan

Shiawassee County, Michigan hunters harvested 6,170 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 11.6 per square mile, 3rd in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
6,170 total deer
Antlered3,087
Antlerless3,083
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Density
11.6 deer / sq mi
This county11.6
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#3 of 83
Most harvestLeast harvest
#2 Clinton County
#3 Shiawassee County
#4 Jackson County
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Public Land
1% public — 2,755 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,770 ac
64%
Local/Metropark
985 ac
36%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20253,0873,0836,170

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for Shiawassee 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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