Deer Hunting in St. Joseph County, Michigan

St. Joseph County, Michigan hunters harvested 2,229 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.5 per square mile, 54th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,229 total deer
Antlered935
Antlerless1,294
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Density
4.5 deer / sq mi
This county4.5
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#54 of 83
Most harvestLeast harvest
#53 Macomb County
#54 St. Joseph County
#55 Benzie County
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Public Land
1% public — 3,092 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,279 ac
74%
Local/Metropark
789 ac
26%
Other state
24 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20259351,2942,229

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for St. Joseph 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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