Deer Hunting in Wood County, Ohio

Wood County, Ohio hunters harvested 1,434 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 2.3 per square mile, 79th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,434 total deer
Antlered687
Antlerless747
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Harvest Trend
6-season total harvest
+26% since 20-21
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Density
2.3 deer / sq mi
This county2.3
Ohio avg5.6
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County Rank
#79 of 88
Most harvestLeast harvest
#78 Van Wert County
#79 Wood County
#80 Pickaway County
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Public Land
1% public — 2,398 acres
Local/Metropark
1,647 ac
69%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
638 ac
27%
Other state
64 ac
3%
State Park/Recreation
49 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20266877471,434
2024-20256177371,354
2023-20246006251,225
2022-20235316081,139
2021-2022469494963
2020-20215256171,142

Harvest source: ohiodnr.gov

Harvest figures for Wood 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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