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Deer Hunting in Perry County, Ohio
Perry County, Ohio hunters harvested 2,989 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 7.3 per square mile, 19th in the state. The county is roughly 11% public land.
Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,989 total deer
Antlered1,188
Antlerless1,801
Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
+14% since 20-21
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Public Land
11% public — 28,733 acres
National Forest
23,115 ac
80%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
4,908 ac
17%
State Park/Recreation
568 ac
2%
Local/Metropark
142 ac
0%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 1,188 | 1,801 | 2,989 |
| 2024-2025 | 1,315 | 1,864 | 3,179 |
| 2023-2024 | 1,239 | 1,565 | 2,804 |
| 2022-2023 | 1,095 | 1,845 | 2,940 |
| 2021-2022 | 1,240 | 1,432 | 2,672 |
| 2020-2021 | 1,133 | 1,497 | 2,630 |
Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov
Harvest figures for Perry 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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