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Deer Hunting in Belmont County, Ohio
Belmont County, Ohio hunters harvested 3,725 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 7.0 per square mile, 22nd in the state. The county is roughly 6% public land.
Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
3,725 total deer
Antlered1,732
Antlerless1,993
Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
+27% since 20-21
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Public Land
6% public — 19,587 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
17,813 ac
91%
State Park/Recreation
1,138 ac
6%
Other state
471 ac
2%
Local/Metropark
165 ac
1%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 1,732 | 1,993 | 3,725 |
| 2024-2025 | 1,837 | 2,186 | 4,023 |
| 2023-2024 | 1,776 | 1,831 | 3,607 |
| 2022-2023 | 1,615 | 1,472 | 3,087 |
| 2021-2022 | 1,439 | 1,333 | 2,772 |
| 2020-2021 | 1,413 | 1,519 | 2,932 |
Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov
Harvest figures for Belmont 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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