Montmorency County, Michigan
Unit info
- Game species
- White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Elk
- Group
- Northern Lower Peninsula
- Area
- N/A
- Public land
- N/A
White-tailed Deer — season & harvest
- Reported harvest
- 2,802
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, Elk also occur here — that data can be added as the community contributes.
About this unit
AI-compiled · sourcedMontmorency County in the northeastern Lower Peninsula is prime elk and deer country, sitting within Michigan's core elk range centered on the Pigeon River Country State Forest. White-tailed deer densities are good in a heavily forested landscape while the wild elk herd adds a trophy hunting dimension unique in the Lower Peninsula. The Thunder Bay River headwaters and vast state forest blocks make this a wilderness hunting destination within the LP.
Gently rolling glacial moraines blanketed in northern hardwood and conifer forest. Aspen, oak, and maple dominate with spruce and fir in low areas. The Thunder Bay River originates here. Numerous glacial lakes and wetlands throughout and Pigeon River Country State Forest anchors the western county area.
Moderate during deer season with a significant spike during elk firearm season. The elk drawing attracts applicants statewide but tag allocations are limited. Regular deer season sees consistent but manageable pressure on public land.
Over-the-counter combo license. Antler point restrictions in northern LP DMU zone. Antlerless tags via drawing and combo license.
Elk permits are allocated from a limited statewide quota with Montmorency County in the core permit zone. Wild turkey is present and huntable in wooded areas. Ruffed grouse are excellent in the aspen regeneration areas. Coyote hunting is popular year-round.
Access to Michigan's only wild elk herd via limited permit drawing is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; Pigeon River Country State Forest provides outstanding deer hunting with genuine wilderness character.
Questions, tips & discussion
Ask anything about Montmorency 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 Montmorency County.
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Boundaries: MDNR county-based deer management units. Community info last updated 15d ago.