Deer Hunting in Hancock County, Ohio

Hancock County, Ohio hunters harvested 2,345 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 4.4 per square mile, 50th in the state. The county is roughly 0% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,345 total deer
Antlered993
Antlerless1,352
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Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
+42% since 20-21
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Density
4.4 deer / sq mi
This county4.4
Ohio avg5.6
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County Rank
#50 of 88
Most harvestLeast harvest
#49 Allen County
#50 Hancock County
#51 Hardin County
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Public Land
0% public — 1,388 acres
Local/Metropark
752 ac
54%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
636 ac
46%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20269931,3522,345
2024-20259211,2062,127
2023-20249061,0681,974
2022-20237689921,760
2021-20226908161,506
2020-20217039511,654

Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov

Harvest figures for Hancock 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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