Deer Hunting in Marion County, Ohio

Marion County, Ohio hunters harvested 1,384 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 3.4 per square mile, 62nd in the state. The county is roughly 0% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,384 total deer
Antlered579
Antlerless805
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Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
+37% since 20-21
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Density
3.4 deer / sq mi
This county3.4
Ohio avg5.6
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County Rank
#62 of 88
Most harvestLeast harvest
#61 Warren County
#62 Marion County
#63 Ottawa County
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Public Land
0% public — 578 acres
Local/Metropark
458 ac
79%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
120 ac
21%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20265798051,384
2024-20255906991,289
2023-20245045561,060
2022-2023456532988
2021-2022467506973
2020-20214625471,009

Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov

Harvest figures for Marion 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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