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Deer Hunting in Hocking County, Ohio
Hocking County, Ohio hunters harvested 2,643 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 6.3 per square mile, 30th in the state. The county is roughly 18% public land.
Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,643 total deer
Antlered1,236
Antlerless1,407
Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
+0% since 20-21
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Public Land
18% public — 48,893 acres
National Forest
27,346 ac
56%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
14,770 ac
30%
State Park/Recreation
3,390 ac
7%
Local/Metropark
3,387 ac
7%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 1,236 | 1,407 | 2,643 |
| 2024-2025 | 1,399 | 1,530 | 2,929 |
| 2023-2024 | 1,162 | 1,411 | 2,573 |
| 2022-2023 | 1,187 | 1,615 | 2,802 |
| 2021-2022 | 1,416 | 1,439 | 2,855 |
| 2020-2021 | 1,142 | 1,492 | 2,634 |
Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov
Harvest figures for Hocking 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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