Deer Hunting in Pike County, Ohio

Pike County, Ohio hunters harvested 2,156 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 4.9 per square mile, 41st in the state. The county is roughly 4% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,156 total deer
Antlered990
Antlerless1,166
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Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
+22% since 20-21
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Density
4.9 deer / sq mi
This county4.9
Ohio avg5.6
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County Rank
#41 of 88
Most harvestLeast harvest
#40 Ross County
#41 Pike County
#42 Monroe County
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Public Land
4% public — 12,399 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
11,485 ac
93%
State Park/Recreation
584 ac
5%
Other state
213 ac
2%
Local/Metropark
117 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20269901,1662,156
2024-20251,0611,1322,193
2023-20248499291,778
2022-20239621,1432,105
2021-20229169231,839
2020-20218009631,763

Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov

Harvest figures for Pike 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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