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Deer Hunting in Jackson County, Ohio
Jackson County, Ohio hunters harvested 2,643 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 6.3 per square mile, 29th in the state. The county is roughly 7% public land.
Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,643 total deer
Antlered1,149
Antlerless1,494
Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
+2% since 20-21
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Public Land
7% public — 17,754 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
15,833 ac
89%
National Forest
1,640 ac
9%
State Park/Recreation
210 ac
1%
Local/Metropark
71 ac
0%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 1,149 | 1,494 | 2,643 |
| 2024-2025 | 1,277 | 1,685 | 2,962 |
| 2023-2024 | 1,187 | 1,489 | 2,676 |
| 2022-2023 | 1,321 | 1,850 | 3,171 |
| 2021-2022 | 1,249 | 1,462 | 2,711 |
| 2020-2021 | 1,095 | 1,500 | 2,595 |
Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov
Harvest figures for Jackson 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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