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Deer Hunting in Adams County, Ohio
Adams County, Ohio hunters harvested 3,895 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 6.7 per square mile, 26th in the state. The county is roughly 6% public land.
Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
3,895 total deer
Antlered1,679
Antlerless2,216
Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
+32% since 20-21
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Public Land
6% public — 23,147 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
22,965 ac
99%
State Park/Recreation
99 ac
0%
Other state
55 ac
0%
Local/Metropark
28 ac
0%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 1,679 | 2,216 | 3,895 |
| 2024-2025 | 1,624 | 2,013 | 3,637 |
| 2023-2024 | 1,422 | 1,678 | 3,100 |
| 2022-2023 | 1,404 | 1,776 | 3,180 |
| 2021-2022 | 1,432 | 1,660 | 3,092 |
| 2020-2021 | 1,301 | 1,646 | 2,947 |
Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov
Harvest figures for Adams County are compiled from the state wildlife agency's published county reports and can be revised.
Season Dates
Ohio deer season, 2025-2026
Ohio deer and turkey season dates are listed on the Ohio season page. Harvest figures reflect the 2025-2026 season published by the Ohio wildlife agency and can be revised — always verify current regulations before you hunt.
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