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Deer Hunting in Ashland County, Ohio
Ashland County, Ohio hunters harvested 5,108 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 12.1 per square mile, 7th in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.
Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
5,108 total deer
Antlered1,869
Antlerless3,239
Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
+38% since 20-21
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Public Land
3% public — 7,487 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
5,885 ac
79%
State Park/Recreation
1,074 ac
14%
Local/Metropark
528 ac
7%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 1,869 | 3,239 | 5,108 |
| 2024-2025 | 1,741 | 2,937 | 4,678 |
| 2023-2024 | 1,546 | 2,528 | 4,074 |
| 2022-2023 | 1,492 | 2,502 | 3,994 |
| 2021-2022 | 1,432 | 2,106 | 3,538 |
| 2020-2021 | 1,330 | 2,368 | 3,698 |
Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov
Harvest figures for Ashland 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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