Deer Hunting in Scioto County, Ohio

Scioto County, Ohio hunters harvested 2,576 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 4.2 per square mile, 54th in the state. The county is roughly 20% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,576 total deer
Antlered1,223
Antlerless1,353
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Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
+22% since 20-21
20-2121-2222-2323-2424-2525-26
Density
4.2 deer / sq mi
This county4.2
Ohio avg5.6
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County Rank
#54 of 88
Most harvestLeast harvest
#53 Delaware County
#54 Scioto County
#55 Auglaize County
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Public Land
20% public — 76,965 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
63,367 ac
82%
National Forest
12,194 ac
16%
State Park/Recreation
1,279 ac
2%
Local/Metropark
125 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20261,2231,3532,576
2024-20251,1931,3192,512
2023-20241,0091,1862,195
2022-20231,0571,3962,453
2021-20229751,0942,069
2020-20219461,1642,110

Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov

Harvest figures for Scioto 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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