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Deer Hunting in Washington County, Ohio
Washington County, Ohio hunters harvested 783 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 1.2 per square mile, 88th in the state. The county is roughly 11% public land.
Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
783 total deer
Antlered451
Antlerless332
Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
-76% since 20-21
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County Rank
#88 of 88
Most harvestLeast harvest
#87 Franklin County
See the full state ranking →#88 Washington County
Public Land
11% public — 42,975 acres
National Forest
41,814 ac
97%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
809 ac
2%
Local/Metropark
220 ac
1%
State Park/Recreation
132 ac
0%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 451 | 332 | 783 |
| 2024-2025 | 1,933 | 2,559 | 4,492 |
| 2023-2024 | 1,783 | 2,014 | 3,797 |
| 2022-2023 | 1,868 | 2,103 | 3,971 |
| 2021-2022 | 1,668 | 1,660 | 3,328 |
| 2020-2021 | 1,483 | 1,750 | 3,233 |
Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov
Harvest figures for Washington 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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