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Deer Hunting in Portage County, Ohio
Portage County, Ohio hunters harvested 3,498 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 7.2 per square mile, 20th in the state. The county is roughly 5% public land.
Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
3,498 total deer
Antlered1,408
Antlerless2,090
Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
+40% since 20-21
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Public Land
5% public — 14,730 acres
Local/Metropark
6,750 ac
46%
State Park/Recreation
6,489 ac
44%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,491 ac
10%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 1,408 | 2,090 | 3,498 |
| 2024-2025 | 1,194 | 1,865 | 3,059 |
| 2023-2024 | 1,241 | 1,691 | 2,932 |
| 2022-2023 | 1,179 | 1,646 | 2,825 |
| 2021-2022 | 1,090 | 1,463 | 2,553 |
| 2020-2021 | 938 | 1,563 | 2,501 |
Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov
Harvest figures for Portage 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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