Deer Hunting in Washtenaw County, Michigan

Washtenaw County, Michigan hunters harvested 5,070 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 7.2 per square mile, 32nd in the state. The county is roughly 7% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
5,070 total deer
Antlered2,602
Antlerless2,468
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Density
7.2 deer / sq mi
This county7.2
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#32 of 83
Most harvestLeast harvest
#31 Ogemaw County
#32 Washtenaw County
#33 Genesee County
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Public Land
7% public — 33,580 acres
State Park/Recreation
16,043 ac
48%
Local/Metropark
13,103 ac
39%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,282 ac
7%
Other state
2,152 ac
6%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,6022,4685,070

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for Washtenaw 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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