Deer Hunting in Union County, Ohio

Union County, Ohio hunters harvested 1,401 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 3.2 per square mile, 64th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,401 total deer
Antlered584
Antlerless817
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Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
+25% since 20-21
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Density
3.2 deer / sq mi
This county3.2
Ohio avg5.6
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County Rank
#64 of 88
Most harvestLeast harvest
#63 Ottawa County
#64 Union County
#65 Preble County
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Public Land
1% public — 2,279 acres
Local/Metropark
2,113 ac
93%
State Park/Recreation
166 ac
7%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20265848171,401
2024-20255927801,372
2023-20245796491,228
2022-20234786361,114
2021-20225036031,106
2020-20214796381,117

Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov

Harvest figures for Union 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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