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Deer Hunting in Muskingum County, Ohio
Muskingum County, Ohio hunters harvested 6,283 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 9.5 per square mile, 11th in the state. The county is roughly 6% public land.
Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
6,283 total deer
Antlered2,558
Antlerless3,725
Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
+21% since 20-21
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Public Land
6% public — 26,757 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
23,887 ac
89%
Local/Metropark
2,360 ac
9%
State Park/Recreation
313 ac
1%
Other state
197 ac
1%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 2,558 | 3,725 | 6,283 |
| 2024-2025 | 2,493 | 3,776 | 6,269 |
| 2023-2024 | 2,587 | 3,202 | 5,789 |
| 2022-2023 | 2,447 | 3,535 | 5,982 |
| 2021-2022 | 2,475 | 2,698 | 5,173 |
| 2020-2021 | 2,236 | 2,936 | 5,172 |
Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov
Harvest figures for Muskingum 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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