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Deer Hunting in Adams County, Wisconsin

Adams County, Wisconsin hunters harvested 6,531 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 10.1 per square mile, 7th in the state. The county is roughly 6% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
6,531 total deer
Antlered3,418
Antlerless3,113
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Density
10.1 deer / sq mi
This county10.1
Wisconsin avg6.2
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County Rank
#7 of 72
Most harvestLeast harvest
#6 Shawano County
#7 Adams County
#8 Portage County
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Public Land
6% public — 23,915 acres
State Park/Recreation
9,528 ac
40%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
9,334 ac
39%
Local/Metropark
3,566 ac
15%
Other federal
990 ac
4%
Other state
497 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20253,4183,1136,531

Harvest source: dnr.wisconsin.gov

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

Season Dates
Wisconsin deer season, 2025-2026

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

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