At one time, Michigan's whitetail deer season drew well over half a million outdoor enthusiasts. In 2023, the state saw continued decline in hunters, and deer harvested.
Using Ohio Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Online Game Check system data, here's a county-by-county breakdown of the 23-24 Whitetail Deer Harvest.
In the second year of Michigan's DNR mandatory online deer harvest reporting, the final numbers for 2023 show another down year. Here's the 83 Final County Rank
If Michigan's aging hunting population continues to cling to 'Tradition', it will kill the states whitetail deer season. Read how the date is unfair to young athletes.
On a side street in Lansing, you'll find the Michigan DNR Lansing Customer Service Center and our states Poachers Wall of Shame or 8 reasons to get a tag.