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Midland County, Michigan

Game found here
White-tailed DeerWild Turkey
Northern Lower PeninsulaSee on map →0 questions

Unit info

Game species
White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey
Group
Northern Lower Peninsula
Area
N/A
Public land
N/A
White-tailed Deer — season & harvest
Reported harvest
4,281

Draw odds for White-tailed Deeraren't on file for this unit yet. Check your state wildlife agency website for current draw statistics.

Season & harvest data is published for White-tailed Deer so far. Wild Turkey also occur here — that data can be added as the community contributes.

About this unit

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Midland County in central Lower Peninsula features a productive mix of managed forest and Tittabawassee River bottomlands that support solid deer populations. The river corridor creates reliable deer movement and travel routes during the rut, while surrounding timber and agricultural land provide quality cover and forage. Turkey populations are well established across the county's wooded areas.

Terrain & elevation

Flat to gently rolling glacial plains with sandy soils transitioning to richer bottomlands along the Tittabawassee River and its tributaries. Mixed hardwood-pine forest covers much of the county with agricultural land in the western and southern portions near the Saginaw Valley transition.

Hunting pressure

Moderate to high on available public land due to proximity to Midland, Bay City, and Saginaw metro areas. Private land hunters enjoy considerably less pressure and better quality experiences.

Tags & permits

Over-the-counter combo license with antlerless tags available. Antler point restrictions per current southern LP DMU zone.

Species & seasons

Wild turkey populations are established throughout the county with good spring gobbler hunting in the mixed hardwood timber. Ruffed grouse are present in forest areas. The Tittabawassee River offers fishing opportunity throughout the season.

Highlights

Tittabawassee River bottomlands create reliable rut corridors with consistent deer movement; central LP location provides convenient access for hunters across mid-Michigan.

Questions, tips & discussion

Ask anything about Midland County— or drop a tip or trick: access points, where game holds, glassing spots, conditions, crowding, gear that worked. This is where the unit's species-specific intel gets built, hunter by hunter.

Nothing posted yet about Midland County.

Be the first — ask a question (“Best public access on the north end?”) or share a tip (“Glass the burn scars off the main ridge at first light”).

Boundaries: MDNR county-based deer management units. Community info last updated 15d ago.