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Deer Hunting in Holmes County, Ohio
Holmes County, Ohio hunters harvested 5,717 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 13.5 per square mile, 3rd in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.
Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
5,717 total deer
Antlered2,178
Antlerless3,539
Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
+18% since 20-21
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Public Land
1% public — 1,549 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,470 ac
95%
Local/Metropark
79 ac
5%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 2,178 | 3,539 | 5,717 |
| 2024-2025 | 2,063 | 3,621 | 5,684 |
| 2023-2024 | 2,035 | 3,289 | 5,324 |
| 2022-2023 | 1,901 | 3,282 | 5,183 |
| 2021-2022 | 1,817 | 2,868 | 4,685 |
| 2020-2021 | 1,735 | 3,098 | 4,833 |
Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov
Harvest figures for Holmes 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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