Deer Hunting in Wexford County, Michigan

Wexford County, Michigan hunters harvested 2,212 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.9 per square mile, 61st in the state. The county is roughly 46% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,212 total deer
Antlered1,191
Antlerless1,021
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Density
3.9 deer / sq mi
This county3.9
Michigan avg5.8
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County Rank
#61 of 83
Most harvestLeast harvest
#60 Charlevoix County
#61 Wexford County
#62 Monroe County
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Public Land
46% public — 166,273 acres
National Forest
106,879 ac
64%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
56,869 ac
34%
State Park/Recreation
2,117 ac
1%
Local/Metropark
275 ac
0%
Other state
133 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,1911,0212,212

Harvest source: mdnr-elicense.com

Harvest figures for Wexford 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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