Deer Hunting in Delaware County, Ohio

Delaware County, Ohio hunters harvested 1,877 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 4.2 per square mile, 53rd in the state. The county is roughly 5% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,877 total deer
Antlered903
Antlerless974
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Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
+14% since 20-21
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Density
4.2 deer / sq mi
This county4.2
Ohio avg5.6
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County Rank
#53 of 88
Most harvestLeast harvest
#52 Champaign County
#53 Delaware County
#54 Scioto County
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Public Land
5% public — 14,683 acres
Local/Metropark
8,285 ac
56%
Other federal
6,293 ac
43%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
105 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20269039741,877
2024-20258859331,818
2023-20248798331,712
2022-20238139211,734
2021-20227578071,564
2020-20217648771,641

Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov

Harvest figures for Delaware 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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