Deer Hunting in Franklin County, Ohio

Franklin County, Ohio hunters harvested 709 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 1.3 per square mile, 87th in the state. The county is roughly 8% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
709 total deer
Antlered325
Antlerless384
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Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
-21% since 20-21
20-2121-2222-2323-2424-2525-26
Density
1.3 deer / sq mi
This county1.3
Ohio avg5.6
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County Rank
#87 of 88
Most harvestLeast harvest
#86 Fayette County
#87 Franklin County
#88 Washington County
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Public Land
8% public — 27,032 acres
Local/Metropark
26,909 ac
100%
Other state
49 ac
0%
State Park/Recreation
42 ac
0%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
32 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-2026325384709
2024-2025257381638
2023-2024355439794
2022-2023376442818
2021-2022376390766
2020-2021408493901

Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov

Harvest figures for Franklin 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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