Deer Hunting in Sandusky County, Ohio

Sandusky County, Ohio hunters harvested 1,485 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 3.6 per square mile, 60th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,485 total deer
Antlered606
Antlerless879
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Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
+29% since 20-21
20-2121-2222-2323-2424-2525-26
Density
3.6 deer / sq mi
This county3.6
Ohio avg5.6
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County Rank
#60 of 88
Most harvestLeast harvest
#59 Morgan County
#60 Sandusky County
#61 Warren County
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Public Land
2% public — 5,280 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
3,781 ac
72%
Local/Metropark
1,381 ac
26%
State Park/Recreation
118 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20266068791,485
2024-20255338311,364
2023-20245196621,181
2022-20234726511,123
2021-2022427549976
2020-20214527021,154

Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov

Harvest figures for Sandusky 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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