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Deer Hunting in Monroe County, Ohio
Monroe County, Ohio hunters harvested 2,195 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 4.8 per square mile, 42nd in the state. The county is roughly 9% public land.
Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,195 total deer
Antlered922
Antlerless1,273
Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
-12% since 20-21
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Public Land
9% public — 27,110 acres
National Forest
24,854 ac
92%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,999 ac
7%
Local/Metropark
257 ac
1%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 922 | 1,273 | 2,195 |
| 2024-2025 | 1,406 | 1,818 | 3,224 |
| 2023-2024 | 1,304 | 1,574 | 2,878 |
| 2022-2023 | 1,268 | 1,453 | 2,721 |
| 2021-2022 | 1,189 | 1,247 | 2,436 |
| 2020-2021 | 1,107 | 1,387 | 2,494 |
Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov
Harvest figures for Monroe 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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