Wexford County, Michigan
Unit info
- Game species
- White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Black Bear
- Group
- Northern Lower Peninsula
- Area
- N/A
- Public land
- N/A
White-tailed Deer — season & harvest
- Reported harvest
- 2,212
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, Black Bear also occur here — that data can be added as the community contributes.
About this unit
AI-compiled · sourcedWexford County anchors Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula near Cadillac, blending state and national forest with small farms and wetlands along the Manistee River headwaters in classic deer camp country. Whitetail, wild turkey, and black bear all share the county's diverse forested landscape, drawing hunters from across the state each fall. The county's generous public land acreage makes it one of the most accessible northern Michigan hunting destinations.
Rolling terrain dominated by second-growth hardwoods, pine plantations, and wetland complexes along the Manistee River headwaters; elevation change through creek drainages and glacial ridges creates varied deer movement corridors
Moderate; a popular destination county that draws hunters from southern Michigan but forest density and road access diffuse pressure across a large landscape
Michigan OTC combination license; Lower Peninsula antler point restrictions apply in designated firearm zones; archery, firearm, and muzzleloader seasons all productive
Wild turkey populations are strong throughout the county; black bear present in the contiguous forested areas; ruffed grouse hunting in young aspen regeneration cuts
Manistee National Forest walk-in access for public land hunters; traditional northern Michigan deer camp culture centered around the Cadillac area lakes and forests
Questions, tips & discussion
Ask anything about Wexford 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 Wexford 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.