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Deer Hunting in Guernsey County, Ohio
Guernsey County, Ohio hunters harvested 4,804 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 9.2 per square mile, 12th in the state. The county is roughly 7% public land.
Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
4,804 total deer
Antlered1,957
Antlerless2,847
Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
+0% since 20-21
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Public Land
7% public — 22,440 acres
State Park/Recreation
21,296 ac
95%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
985 ac
4%
Other state
86 ac
0%
Local/Metropark
73 ac
0%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 1,957 | 2,847 | 4,804 |
| 2024-2025 | 2,192 | 3,570 | 5,762 |
| 2023-2024 | 2,072 | 3,148 | 5,220 |
| 2022-2023 | 2,025 | 3,048 | 5,073 |
| 2021-2022 | 2,174 | 2,761 | 4,935 |
| 2020-2021 | 1,829 | 2,980 | 4,809 |
Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov
Harvest figures for Guernsey 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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