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Deer Hunting in Fairfield County, Ohio
Fairfield County, Ohio hunters harvested 2,351 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 4.7 per square mile, 45th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.
Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,351 total deer
Antlered1,009
Antlerless1,342
Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
+8% since 20-21
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Public Land
2% public — 5,039 acres
Local/Metropark
4,403 ac
87%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
610 ac
12%
State Park/Recreation
26 ac
1%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 1,009 | 1,342 | 2,351 |
| 2024-2025 | 1,022 | 1,381 | 2,403 |
| 2023-2024 | 912 | 1,147 | 2,059 |
| 2022-2023 | 917 | 1,306 | 2,223 |
| 2021-2022 | 894 | 1,146 | 2,040 |
| 2020-2021 | 897 | 1,282 | 2,179 |
Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov
Harvest figures for Fairfield 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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