Deer Hunting in Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Cuyahoga County, Ohio hunters harvested 822 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 1.8 per square mile, 84th in the state. The county is roughly 9% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
822 total deer
Antlered339
Antlerless483
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Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
-18% since 20-21
20-2121-2222-2323-2424-2525-26
Density
1.8 deer / sq mi
This county1.8
Ohio avg5.6
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County Rank
#84 of 88
Most harvestLeast harvest
#83 Athens County
#84 Cuyahoga County
#85 Madison County
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Public Land
9% public — 24,767 acres
Local/Metropark
21,728 ac
88%
National Park/Monument
2,885 ac
12%
State Park/Recreation
115 ac
0%
Other state
39 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-2026339483822
2024-2025312494806
2023-2024357555912
2022-2023357572929
2021-2022308507815
2020-2021319678997

Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov

Harvest figures for Cuyahoga 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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