Deer Hunting in Hamilton County, Ohio

Hamilton County, Ohio hunters harvested 1,058 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 2.6 per square mile, 74th in the state. The county is roughly 9% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,058 total deer
Antlered435
Antlerless623
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Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
-29% since 20-21
20-2121-2222-2323-2424-2525-26
Density
2.6 deer / sq mi
This county2.6
Ohio avg5.6
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County Rank
#74 of 88
Most harvestLeast harvest
#73 Miami County
#74 Hamilton County
#75 Greene County
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Public Land
9% public — 24,363 acres
Local/Metropark
23,064 ac
95%
Other federal
830 ac
3%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
389 ac
2%
Other state
65 ac
0%
State Park/Recreation
15 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20264356231,058
2024-20255077221,229
2023-20244647041,168
2022-20234037901,193
2021-20225257941,319
2020-20214831,0151,498

Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov

Harvest figures for Hamilton 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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