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Deer Hunting in Richland County, Ohio
Richland County, Ohio hunters harvested 5,151 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 10.4 per square mile, 8th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.
Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
5,151 total deer
Antlered2,063
Antlerless3,088
Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
+31% since 20-21
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Public Land
1% public — 1,689 acres
State Park/Recreation
936 ac
55%
Local/Metropark
484 ac
29%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
269 ac
16%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 2,063 | 3,088 | 5,151 |
| 2024-2025 | 1,921 | 3,107 | 5,028 |
| 2023-2024 | 1,693 | 2,476 | 4,169 |
| 2022-2023 | 1,555 | 2,382 | 3,937 |
| 2021-2022 | 1,540 | 2,135 | 3,675 |
| 2020-2021 | 1,517 | 2,420 | 3,937 |
Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov
Harvest figures for Richland 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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