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Deer Hunting in Licking County, Ohio
Licking County, Ohio hunters harvested 5,770 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 8.5 per square mile, 15th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.
Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
5,770 total deer
Antlered2,515
Antlerless3,255
Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
+4% since 20-21
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Public Land
1% public — 3,487 acres
Local/Metropark
2,071 ac
59%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,105 ac
32%
Other state
299 ac
9%
State Park/Recreation
12 ac
0%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 2,515 | 3,255 | 5,770 |
| 2024-2025 | 2,421 | 3,333 | 5,754 |
| 2023-2024 | 2,418 | 3,011 | 5,429 |
| 2022-2023 | 2,259 | 3,208 | 5,467 |
| 2021-2022 | 2,199 | 2,841 | 5,040 |
| 2020-2021 | 2,228 | 3,321 | 5,549 |
Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov
Harvest figures for Licking 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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