Deer Hunting in Preble County, Ohio

Preble County, Ohio hunters harvested 1,354 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 3.2 per square mile, 65th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,354 total deer
Antlered592
Antlerless762
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Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
+26% since 20-21
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Density
3.2 deer / sq mi
This county3.2
Ohio avg5.6
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County Rank
#65 of 88
Most harvestLeast harvest
#64 Union County
#65 Preble County
#66 Butler County
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Public Land
2% public — 4,725 acres
State Park/Recreation
2,397 ac
51%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,052 ac
43%
Local/Metropark
276 ac
6%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20265927621,354
2024-20255157101,225
2023-20245265901,116
2022-20234406871,127
2021-20224925461,038
2020-20215035731,076

Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov

Harvest figures for Preble 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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