Deer Hunting in Van Wert County, Ohio

Van Wert County, Ohio hunters harvested 968 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 2.4 per square mile, 78th in the state. The county is roughly 0% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
968 total deer
Antlered417
Antlerless551
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Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
+55% since 20-21
20-2121-2222-2323-2424-2525-26
Density
2.4 deer / sq mi
This county2.4
Ohio avg5.6
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County Rank
#78 of 88
Most harvestLeast harvest
#77 Clark County
#78 Van Wert County
#79 Wood County
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Public Land
0% public — 402 acres
Local/Metropark
402 ac
100%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-2026417551968
2024-2025395558953
2023-2024371427798
2022-2023349382731
2021-2022294293587
2020-2021294329623

Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov

Harvest figures for Van Wert 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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