Deer Hunting in Summit County, Ohio

Summit County, Ohio hunters harvested 1,922 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 4.7 per square mile, 46th in the state. The county is roughly 13% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,922 total deer
Antlered769
Antlerless1,153
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Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
+11% since 20-21
20-2121-2222-2323-2424-2525-26
Density
4.7 deer / sq mi
This county4.7
Ohio avg5.6
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County Rank
#46 of 88
Most harvestLeast harvest
#45 Fairfield County
#46 Summit County
#47 Erie County
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Public Land
13% public — 33,163 acres
National Park/Monument
17,936 ac
54%
Local/Metropark
14,001 ac
42%
State Park/Recreation
1,006 ac
3%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
220 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20267691,1531,922
2024-20257121,1111,823
2023-20247589871,745
2022-20237981,0911,889
2021-20227369021,638
2020-20217181,0141,732

Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov

Harvest figures for Summit 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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