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Deer Hunting in Payne County, Oklahoma

Payne County, Oklahoma hunters harvested 2,454 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.6 per square mile, 3rd in the state. The county is roughly 14% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,454 total deer
Antlered1,195
Antlerless1,259
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Density
3.6 deer / sq mi
This county3.6
Oklahoma avg1.9
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County Rank
#3 of 77
Most harvestLeast harvest
#2 Pawnee County
#3 Payne County
#4 Washington County
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Public Land
14% public — 60,733 acres
State Park/Recreation
59,989 ac
99%
Local/Metropark
654 ac
1%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
77 ac
0%
Other federal
13 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,1951,2592,454

Harvest source: wildlifedepartment.com

Harvest figures for Payne 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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