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Deer Hunting in Highland County, Ohio
Highland County, Ohio hunters harvested 3,389 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 6.1 per square mile, 32nd in the state. The county is roughly 4% public land.
Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
3,389 total deer
Antlered1,227
Antlerless2,162
Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
+16% since 20-21
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Public Land
4% public — 14,964 acres
Other federal
7,446 ac
50%
State Park/Recreation
3,462 ac
23%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,730 ac
18%
Other state
1,164 ac
8%
Local/Metropark
162 ac
1%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 1,227 | 2,162 | 3,389 |
| 2024-2025 | 1,320 | 2,061 | 3,381 |
| 2023-2024 | 1,207 | 1,676 | 2,883 |
| 2022-2023 | 1,099 | 1,854 | 2,953 |
| 2021-2022 | 1,111 | 1,606 | 2,717 |
| 2020-2021 | 1,114 | 1,796 | 2,910 |
Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov
Harvest figures for Highland 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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