Deer Hunting in Hardin County, Ohio

Hardin County, Ohio hunters harvested 2,053 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 4.4 per square mile, 51st in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,053 total deer
Antlered807
Antlerless1,246
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Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
+36% 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
#51 of 88
Most harvestLeast harvest
#50 Hancock County
#51 Hardin County
#52 Champaign County
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Public Land
1% public — 1,376 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,059 ac
77%
Local/Metropark
317 ac
23%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20268071,2462,053
2024-20258211,1171,938
2023-20246869671,653
2022-20235679181,485
2021-20225708161,386
2020-20215739341,507

Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov

Harvest figures for Hardin 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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