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Deer Hunting in Van Buren County, Michigan
Van Buren County, Michigan hunters harvested 3,743 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 6.2 per square mile, 37th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.
Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
3,743 total deer
Antlered1,905
Antlerless1,838
Public Land
1% public — 3,666 acres
State Park/Recreation
2,156 ac
59%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
544 ac
15%
Local/Metropark
528 ac
14%
Other state
279 ac
8%
Other federal
159 ac
4%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 1,905 | 1,838 | 3,743 |
Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com
Harvest figures for Van Buren 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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