Deer Hunting in Lake County, Ohio

Lake County, Ohio hunters harvested 1,245 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 5.4 per square mile, 39th in the state. The county is roughly 5% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,245 total deer
Antlered479
Antlerless766
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Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
+19% since 20-21
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Density
5.4 deer / sq mi
This county5.4
Ohio avg5.6
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County Rank
#39 of 88
Most harvestLeast harvest
#38 Seneca County
#39 Lake County
#40 Ross County
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Public Land
5% public — 7,512 acres
Local/Metropark
6,622 ac
88%
State Park/Recreation
530 ac
7%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
360 ac
5%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20264797661,245
2024-20254147091,123
2023-20244597041,163
2022-20233886781,066
2021-2022343549892
2020-20213546921,046

Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov

Harvest figures for Lake 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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