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Deer Hunting in Knox County, Ohio
Knox County, Ohio hunters harvested 6,704 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 12.8 per square mile, 5th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.
Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
6,704 total deer
Antlered2,539
Antlerless4,165
Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
+28% since 20-21
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Public Land
1% public — 1,656 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,004 ac
61%
Local/Metropark
652 ac
39%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 2,539 | 4,165 | 6,704 |
| 2024-2025 | 2,366 | 4,364 | 6,730 |
| 2023-2024 | 2,161 | 3,464 | 5,625 |
| 2022-2023 | 2,002 | 3,475 | 5,477 |
| 2021-2022 | 1,978 | 3,138 | 5,116 |
| 2020-2021 | 1,935 | 3,312 | 5,247 |
Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov
Harvest figures for Knox 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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