Michigan Archery Harvest Tops 73,000 Deer
Hunters have reported more than 73,000 deer during Michigan's early archery season, with Montcalm County leading the state.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Hunting
Hunters have harvested over 73,000 deer statewide during Michigan's early archery season as of November 13, 2026. The total includes 52,689 antlered deer and 20,954 antlerless deer.
Why it matters
The harvest totals give hunters and wildlife managers an early picture of deer activity across the state as the archery season closes. County-level reporting shows where hunting pressure and deer harvests are concentrated in Michigan.
The statewide increase since November 9 includes 5,456 antlered and 1,616 antlerless deer, with Allegan County adding the most at 228. Harvest totals are reported by hunters online or through eLicense, and the report does not address year-over-year comparisons.
The players
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
The state agency responsible for managing Michigan's natural resources, including wildlife, hunting regulations and harvest data collection.
The details
Montcalm County leads the state with 2,163 deer harvested, followed by Newaygo County at 2,091 and Kent County at 1,982. Saginaw and Allegan counties also rank among the top harvest totals, each with more than 1,800 deer reported.
Timeline
November 9, 2026: Previous statewide harvest report published.
November 13, 2026: Latest statewide archery harvest totals reported.
Saturday, November 14, 2026: Michigan Early Segment Archery Season ends.
Seasonal Patterns
Michigan's early archery season runs before the firearm deer season, and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources tracks harvests through its online reporting system during the season. These interim totals show how hunter activity builds across the state before the season closes.
Hunters who have not yet reported their harvest can do so online at Michigan.gov/DNRHarvestReport or through eLicense. Reporting helps the state track deer activity and harvest levels across each county.
The takeaway
Hunters who harvest a deer should report it promptly, since the state relies on these submissions to track seasonal totals. Checking county-level reports can also help hunters understand where harvest activity is concentrated.
What happens next
Michigan's Early Segment Archery Season ends Saturday, November 14, 2026, after which the DNR will release updated harvest totals.
Further reading
Explore more hunting coverage for seasons, regulations and harvest trends across the state.
More information
Hunters can submit their harvest through the DNR online deer harvest reporting form.
