Deer Hunting in Shelby County, Ohio

Shelby County, Ohio hunters harvested 1,562 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 3.8 per square mile, 56th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,562 total deer
Antlered633
Antlerless929
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Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
+43% since 20-21
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Density
3.8 deer / sq mi
This county3.8
Ohio avg5.6
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County Rank
#56 of 88
Most harvestLeast harvest
#55 Auglaize County
#56 Shelby County
#57 Lawrence County
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Public Land
1% public — 2,432 acres
State Park/Recreation
1,449 ac
60%
Local/Metropark
833 ac
34%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
150 ac
6%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20266339291,562
2024-20256308551,485
2023-20245807791,359
2022-20235058501,355
2021-20224286461,074
2020-20214236671,090

Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov

Harvest figures for Shelby 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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