Deer Hunting in Mercer County, Ohio

Mercer County, Ohio hunters harvested 1,432 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 3.1 per square mile, 67th in the state. The county is roughly 0% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,432 total deer
Antlered532
Antlerless900
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Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
+63% since 20-21
20-2121-2222-2323-2424-2525-26
Density
3.1 deer / sq mi
This county3.1
Ohio avg5.6
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County Rank
#67 of 88
Most harvestLeast harvest
#66 Butler County
#67 Mercer County
#68 Paulding County
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Public Land
0% public — 930 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
462 ac
50%
Local/Metropark
430 ac
46%
State Park/Recreation
38 ac
4%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20265329001,432
2024-20255018061,307
2023-20244736641,137
2022-20233766991,075
2021-2022378545923
2020-2021331549880

Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov

Harvest figures for Mercer 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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