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Deer Hunting in Ross County, Ohio
Ross County, Ohio hunters harvested 3,402 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 4.9 per square mile, 40th in the state. The county is roughly 8% public land.
Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
3,402 total deer
Antlered1,625
Antlerless1,777
Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
+11% since 20-21
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Public Land
8% public — 33,085 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
16,463 ac
50%
State Park/Recreation
12,178 ac
37%
Other federal
4,039 ac
12%
Local/Metropark
405 ac
1%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 1,625 | 1,777 | 3,402 |
| 2024-2025 | 1,593 | 1,745 | 3,338 |
| 2023-2024 | 1,350 | 1,399 | 2,749 |
| 2022-2023 | 1,342 | 1,610 | 2,952 |
| 2021-2022 | 1,421 | 1,571 | 2,992 |
| 2020-2021 | 1,419 | 1,652 | 3,071 |
Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov
Harvest figures for Ross 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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