Michigan Deer

Michigan deer hunters are being asked for more than just antlers: the DNR needs deer-head samples to track bovine tuberculosis and protect wildlife, livestock and people.

In just 2 weeks after Michigan’s hunting season began, 125,554 deer are down — roughly 79,490 bucks versus 46,064 does. Meanwhile, some counties are emerging as deer-population death zones.

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

In Michigan’s early archery season, hunters bagged 75,239 deer, including 54,407 bucks. The strong showing reflects cool weather, rut activity, and a hungry hunting community.

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.

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.

Michigan is ranked just behind West Virginia and Montana for likelihood of hitting wildlife. Drivers here face a 1 in 59 chance of an animal-vehicle crash this season. Version C

Michigan logged 58,324 car-deer collisions in 2024 (14 fatal, 1,816 injured). Peak crash times: 6 a.m.–9 p.m.; deadliest window: later evening. October and November caused a quarter of all incidents.