BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. -- Hunters in the State of Michigan have reportedly claimed over 203,000 deer in the 2024 season with five days still left in the regular firearm season. 

Locally, 1,811 deer have been reported to the state as harvested (1,148 antlered, 663 antlerless) in Berrien County, 1,355 total in Cass County (825 antlered, 530 antlerless), and 1,358 in St. Joseph County (744 antlered, 614 antlerless).

Remaining Deer Seasons:

• Regular firearm: Nov. 15–30
• Muzzleloading: Dec. 6–15
• Late antlerless firearm: Dec. 16 – Jan. 1

"Deer hunters are required to report a successful harvest within 72-hours or before transferring possession of the deer (to another person, a processer or taxidermist)," the Michigan DNR said.

"Hunters must continue to attach a paper kill tag to a harvested deer. The kill tag should remain with the head if the head and body of the deer are separated. Anyone in possession of a deer after the harvest reporting timeframe expires should be able to present the confirmation number."