Michigan Deer Hunting

Hunters, mark your calendars: Michigan’s 2025 deer season kicks off with a rare Saturday opener expected to draw record crowds.

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

In 2024, Michigan hunters said they harvested 280,000 deer. The DNR crunched the numbers and estimates it was actually closer to 373,000. That's a pretty big whoops.

Chronic Wasting Disease, or 'Zombie Deer Disease,' has been confirmed in a 7-year-old deer in Osceola County, raising serious concerns for Michigan's deer population.

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's 2023 Hunting Season Sees Alarming 150% Rise in Firearm Accidents. Are safety courses being overlooked by hunters?

Hunting Alert: Michigan's 2024-2025 Deer Seasons Extended for Archery and Firearm Enthusiasts!

A county-by-county look at Michigan's Whitetail deer harvest through week four of the 2024 Early Archery Season.

Michigan hunters report impressive harvest numbers during early archery season for whitetail deer in 2024, sparking a debate on trophy hunting vs. sustainable deer population.

A county-by-county look at Michigan's Whitetail Deer Harvest through week two of the 2024 Early Archery Season.