Deer Hunting in Madison County, Ohio

Madison County, Ohio hunters harvested 767 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 1.6 per square mile, 85th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
767 total deer
Antlered350
Antlerless417
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Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
+23% since 20-21
20-2121-2222-2323-2424-2525-26
Density
1.6 deer / sq mi
This county1.6
Ohio avg5.6
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County Rank
#85 of 88
Most harvestLeast harvest
#84 Cuyahoga County
#85 Madison County
#86 Fayette County
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Public Land
1% public — 1,606 acres
Local/Metropark
1,100 ac
68%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
247 ac
15%
State Park/Recreation
204 ac
13%
Other state
55 ac
3%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-2026350417767
2024-2025352452804
2023-2024349293642
2022-2023324320644
2021-2022315316631
2020-2021272350622

Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov

Harvest figures for Madison 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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