Deer Hunting in Paulding County, Ohio

Paulding County, Ohio hunters harvested 1,286 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 3.1 per square mile, 68th in the state. The county is roughly 0% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,286 total deer
Antlered516
Antlerless770
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Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
-4% since 20-21
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Density
3.1 deer / sq mi
This county3.1
Ohio avg5.6
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County Rank
#68 of 88
Most harvestLeast harvest
#67 Mercer County
#68 Paulding County
#69 Clinton County
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Public Land
0% public — 264 acres
Local/Metropark
221 ac
84%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
26 ac
10%
State Park/Recreation
17 ac
6%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20265167701,286
2024-20254066561,062
2023-20246348631,497
2022-20235638121,375
2021-20225127311,243
2020-20214888481,336

Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov

Harvest figures for Paulding 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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