Deer Hunting in Lucas County, Ohio

Lucas County, Ohio hunters harvested 965 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 2.8 per square mile, 71st in the state. The county is roughly 12% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
965 total deer
Antlered441
Antlerless524
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Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
+16% since 20-21
20-2121-2222-2323-2424-2525-26
Density
2.8 deer / sq mi
This county2.8
Ohio avg5.6
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County Rank
#71 of 88
Most harvestLeast harvest
#70 Putnam County
#71 Lucas County
#72 Henry County
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Public Land
12% public — 26,588 acres
Local/Metropark
12,773 ac
48%
National Wildlife Refuge
9,488 ac
36%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,541 ac
10%
State Park/Recreation
1,574 ac
6%
Other state
212 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-2026441524965
2024-2025376519895
2023-2024350441791
2022-2023347482829
2021-2022266344610
2020-2021327504831

Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov

Harvest figures for Lucas 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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