Montcalm County, Michigan deer movement forecast
Fair — An average day. Short, well-timed sits make more sense than all-day ones.
Score updated Wed 12:16 PM ET · Live weather is busy, so this is the last saved score.
Today, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 · Scored for the county seat ZIP. Your own spot can differ, so run your ZIP below.
Legal hunting hours today
Today's legal hunting hours for Stanton are not available right now. Check the Michigan deer season dates page and the state agency before you hunt.
Today's sit windows
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Hunting Montcalm County
Montcalm is mid-Michigan farm and lake country: crop fields, wet swamps and oak and pine woods scattered among a lot of small lakes.
Stanton State Game Area gives you about 4,725 acres in the county, and Flat River State Game Area adds about 11,235 more across the Ionia County line.
Michigan's regular firearm season opens Nov 15 and runs through Nov 30.
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