Deer Hunting

In just three days, Michigan hunters harvested nearly 43,000 deer — mostly antlered bucks. With disease threats rising, the DNR warns that not enough does were taken to protect herd health

A sick doe in Leighton Township has made Allegan the newest Michigan county with Chronic Wasting Disease. No human or pet cases exist, but the DNR urges testing, reporting, and proper carcass disposal.

Overcrowded deer in Michigan are causing chaos. From crop damage to car wrecks and disease, the DNR wants more antlerless harvests. Skip the buck. Shoot a doe.

Michigan’s deer herd faces a sneaky threat: CWD, a fatal brain disease, now confirmed in 16 counties. The DNR isn’t messing around.

Michigan hunters and drivers both face danger this deer-season: tree-stand falls and roadway collisions with deer. Hospitals are ready. You should be too.

For the first time since 2014, Michigan hunters get to kick off firearm deer season on a Saturday — and last year’s harvest numbers by county show where the big bucks were.

Bowhunters in Michigan are having a standout season. Nearly 33,400 bucks and just 14,500 does reported so far (as of Nov 3). The full county-by-county breakdown shows where your region stands.

Deer in several Michigan counties have tested positive for a deadly viral disease.

Michigan’s 2025 whitetail season is shaping up: stable deer numbers, winter ice threats, and EHD in 8 counties. Hunters must prep, report, and stay vigilant.

Michigan’s Liberty Hunt kicks off deer season, but harvest reports never tell the full story. Here's an early look at 2025's Liberty Hunt totals by county.