Deer Hunting in Montgomery County, Ohio

Montgomery County, Ohio hunters harvested 980 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 2.1 per square mile, 82nd in the state. The county is roughly 6% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
980 total deer
Antlered434
Antlerless546
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Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
+11% since 20-21
20-2121-2222-2323-2424-2525-26
Density
2.1 deer / sq mi
This county2.1
Ohio avg5.6
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County Rank
#82 of 88
Most harvestLeast harvest
#81 Darke County
#82 Montgomery County
#83 Athens County
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Public Land
6% public — 16,490 acres
Local/Metropark
13,892 ac
84%
State Park/Recreation
2,598 ac
16%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-2026434546980
2024-2025374510884
2023-2024398445843
2022-2023326535861
2021-2022347487834
2020-2021352530882

Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov

Harvest figures for Montgomery 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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