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Deer Hunting in Lorain County, Ohio
Lorain County, Ohio hunters harvested 2,799 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 5.7 per square mile, 36th in the state. The county is roughly 4% public land.
Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,799 total deer
Antlered1,160
Antlerless1,639
Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
+11% since 20-21
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Public Land
4% public — 11,656 acres
Local/Metropark
10,004 ac
86%
State Park/Recreation
967 ac
8%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
672 ac
6%
Other state
13 ac
0%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 1,160 | 1,639 | 2,799 |
| 2024-2025 | 1,258 | 1,782 | 3,040 |
| 2023-2024 | 1,156 | 1,473 | 2,629 |
| 2022-2023 | 960 | 1,408 | 2,368 |
| 2021-2022 | 982 | 1,294 | 2,276 |
| 2020-2021 | 1,036 | 1,477 | 2,513 |
Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov
Harvest figures for Lorain 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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