Deer Hunting in Putnam County, Ohio

Putnam County, Ohio hunters harvested 1,376 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 2.9 per square mile, 70th in the state. The county is roughly 0% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,376 total deer
Antlered529
Antlerless847
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Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
+47% since 20-21
20-2121-2222-2323-2424-2525-26
Density
2.9 deer / sq mi
This county2.9
Ohio avg5.6
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County Rank
#70 of 88
Most harvestLeast harvest
#69 Clinton County
#70 Putnam County
#71 Lucas County
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Public Land
0% public — 252 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
174 ac
69%
Local/Metropark
78 ac
31%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20265298471,376
2024-20254917511,242
2023-20245227531,275
2022-20233976861,083
2021-2022403453856
2020-2021381555936

Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov

Harvest figures for Putnam 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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