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Michigan Hunters Harvest Over 41,000 Deer Opening Weekend

11/18/2025

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Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports hunters harvested over 41,000 deer in the opening weekend of the firearm season.
High snowfall, an EHD outbreak, and a March ice storm may impact deer populations.
As of November 17, hunters have taken 139,345 deer, 88,966 bucks and 50,301 does.
Sanilac County led with 1,497 deer harvested.
In 2024, 532,926 people hunted deer in Michigan, yielding 299,517 deer across all seasons.

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Story summary

Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports hunters harvested over 41,000 deer in the opening weekend of the firearm season.
High snowfall, an EHD outbreak, and a March ice storm may impact deer populations.
As of November 17, hunters have taken 139,345 deer, 88,966 bucks and 50,301 does.
Sanilac County led with 1,497 deer harvested.
In 2024, 532,926 people hunted deer in Michigan, yielding 299,517 deer across all seasons.