Deer Hunting in Tuscola County, Michigan

Tuscola County, Michigan hunters harvested 7,136 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 8.9 per square mile, 17th in the state. The county is roughly 7% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
7,136 total deer
Antlered3,365
Antlerless3,771
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Density
8.9 deer / sq mi
This county8.9
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#17 of 83
Most harvestLeast harvest
#16 Gladwin County
#17 Tuscola County
#18 St. Clair County
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Public Land
7% public — 35,353 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
33,211 ac
94%
Local/Metropark
2,098 ac
6%
Other state
44 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20253,3653,7717,136

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for Tuscola 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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