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Deer Hunting in Wayne County, Ohio
Wayne County, Ohio hunters harvested 3,562 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 6.4 per square mile, 27th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.
Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
3,562 total deer
Antlered1,353
Antlerless2,209
Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
+36% since 20-21
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Public Land
2% public — 6,768 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
6,014 ac
89%
Local/Metropark
754 ac
11%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 1,353 | 2,209 | 3,562 |
| 2024-2025 | 1,238 | 2,121 | 3,359 |
| 2023-2024 | 1,188 | 1,798 | 2,986 |
| 2022-2023 | 1,068 | 1,643 | 2,711 |
| 2021-2022 | 1,084 | 1,475 | 2,559 |
| 2020-2021 | 972 | 1,654 | 2,626 |
Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov
Harvest figures for Wayne 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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