Deer Hunting in Butler County, Ohio

Butler County, Ohio hunters harvested 1,466 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 3.1 per square mile, 66th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,466 total deer
Antlered647
Antlerless819
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Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
-9% since 20-21
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Density
3.1 deer / sq mi
This county3.1
Ohio avg5.6
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County Rank
#66 of 88
Most harvestLeast harvest
#65 Preble County
#66 Butler County
#67 Mercer County
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Public Land
2% public — 4,658 acres
Local/Metropark
3,250 ac
70%
State Park/Recreation
913 ac
20%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
216 ac
5%
Other federal
216 ac
5%
Other state
63 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20266478191,466
2024-20256827961,478
2023-20245876671,254
2022-20234827861,268
2021-20227088751,583
2020-20216509671,617

Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov

Harvest figures for Butler 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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