Deer Hunting in Ottawa County, Ohio

Ottawa County, Ohio hunters harvested 851 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 3.3 per square mile, 63rd in the state. The county is roughly 10% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
851 total deer
Antlered344
Antlerless507
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Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
+38% since 20-21
20-2121-2222-2323-2424-2525-26
Density
3.3 deer / sq mi
This county3.3
Ohio avg5.6
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County Rank
#63 of 88
Most harvestLeast harvest
#62 Marion County
#63 Ottawa County
#64 Union County
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Public Land
10% public — 15,472 acres
National Wildlife Refuge
10,347 ac
67%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,767 ac
18%
State Park/Recreation
2,026 ac
13%
Local/Metropark
293 ac
2%
Other federal
24 ac
0%
Other state
15 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-2026344507851
2024-2025323498821
2023-2024329402731
2022-2023252383635
2021-2022233310543
2020-2021246371617

Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov

Harvest figures for Ottawa 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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