Deer Hunting in Erie County, Ohio

Erie County, Ohio hunters harvested 1,161 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 4.6 per square mile, 47th in the state. The county is roughly 5% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,161 total deer
Antlered494
Antlerless667
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Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
+17% since 20-21
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Density
4.6 deer / sq mi
This county4.6
Ohio avg5.6
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County Rank
#47 of 88
Most harvestLeast harvest
#46 Summit County
#47 Erie County
#48 Defiance County
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Public Land
5% public — 7,937 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
4,078 ac
51%
Local/Metropark
3,106 ac
39%
State Park/Recreation
636 ac
8%
Other state
117 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20264946671,161
2024-20254916871,178
2023-20244345811,015
2022-2023404538942
2021-2022405522927
2020-2021429567996

Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov

Harvest figures for Erie 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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