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Deer Hunting in Athens County, Ohio
Athens County, Ohio hunters harvested 917 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 1.8 per square mile, 83rd in the state. The county is roughly 10% public land.
Updated August 2026
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Harvest Split
917 total deer
Antlered473
Antlerless444
Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
-71% since 20-21
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Public Land
10% public — 32,074 acres
National Forest
19,556 ac
61%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
11,851 ac
37%
Local/Metropark
361 ac
1%
State Park/Recreation
293 ac
1%
Other state
13 ac
0%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 473 | 444 | 917 |
| 2024-2025 | 1,674 | 1,989 | 3,663 |
| 2023-2024 | 1,334 | 1,590 | 2,924 |
| 2022-2023 | 1,449 | 1,883 | 3,332 |
| 2021-2022 | 1,629 | 1,837 | 3,466 |
| 2020-2021 | 1,414 | 1,771 | 3,185 |
Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov
Harvest figures for Athens 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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