Deer Hunting in Darke County, Ohio

Darke County, Ohio hunters harvested 1,356 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 2.3 per square mile, 81st in the state. The county is roughly 0% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,356 total deer
Antlered553
Antlerless803
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Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
+54% since 20-21
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Density
2.3 deer / sq mi
This county2.3
Ohio avg5.6
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County Rank
#81 of 88
Most harvestLeast harvest
#80 Pickaway County
#81 Darke County
#82 Montgomery County
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Public Land
0% public — 1,019 acres
Local/Metropark
665 ac
65%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
332 ac
33%
State Park/Recreation
22 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20265538031,356
2024-20254957831,278
2023-20244626041,066
2022-20234056761,081
2021-2022344471815
2020-2021364519883

Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov

Harvest figures for Darke 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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