Deer Hunting in Defiance County, Ohio

Defiance County, Ohio hunters harvested 1,887 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 4.6 per square mile, 48th in the state. The county is roughly 0% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,887 total deer
Antlered850
Antlerless1,037
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Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
-15% since 20-21
20-2121-2222-2323-2424-2525-26
Density
4.6 deer / sq mi
This county4.6
Ohio avg5.6
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County Rank
#48 of 88
Most harvestLeast harvest
#47 Erie County
#48 Defiance County
#49 Allen County
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Public Land
0% public — 832 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
385 ac
46%
Local/Metropark
312 ac
38%
State Park/Recreation
135 ac
16%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20268501,0371,887
2024-20255479211,468
2023-20249061,3922,298
2022-20237721,2882,060
2021-20226651,0271,692
2020-20217961,4322,228

Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov

Harvest figures for Defiance 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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