Michigan Deer Hunting

Michigan hunters can legally take certain species year-round—no “opening day” required—under rules that balance wildlife management with property protection.

Deer season is back, and so is the annual debate: hunters vs. DNR. See the 2024 county-by-county harvest totals for Michigan.

With 2024 ending, here's a county-by-county breakdown of the Michigan Whitetail Deer Harvest for the '24 license year, with a look at doe's and bucks tagged.

Michigan is grappling with one of the nations largest deer populations at of over 2 million, resulting in challenges for farmers and the environment.

What is EEE? How do you protect yourself while hunting? Will it have an impact on deer season?