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Deer Hunting in Cherokee County, Oklahoma

Cherokee County, Oklahoma hunters harvested 2,225 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.0 per square mile, 10th in the state. The county is roughly 9% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,225 total deer
Antlered1,106
Antlerless1,119
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Density
3.0 deer / sq mi
This county3.0
Oklahoma avg1.9
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County Rank
#10 of 77
Most harvestLeast harvest
#9 Pontotoc County
#10 Cherokee County
#11 Lincoln County
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Public Land
9% public — 41,566 acres
State Park/Recreation
31,069 ac
75%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
10,047 ac
24%
National Wildlife Refuge
377 ac
1%
Other state
37 ac
0%
Local/Metropark
36 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,1061,1192,225

Harvest source: wildlifedepartment.com

Harvest figures for Cherokee County are compiled from the state wildlife agency's published county reports and can be revised.

Season Dates
Oklahoma deer season, 2025-2026

Oklahoma deer and turkey season dates are listed on the Oklahoma season page. Harvest figures reflect the 2025-2026 season published by the Oklahoma wildlife agency and can be revised — always verify current regulations before you hunt.

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