Deer Hunting in Ashland County, Wisconsin

Ashland County, Wisconsin hunters harvested 1,084 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.0 per square mile, 69th in the state. The county is roughly 43% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,084 total deer
Antlered944
Antlerless140
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Density
1.0 deer / sq mi
This county1.0
Wisconsin avg6.2
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County Rank
#69 of 72
Most harvestLeast harvest
#68 Kenosha County
#69 Ashland County
#70 Iron County
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Public Land
43% public — 288,096 acres
National Forest
195,882 ac
68%
Local/Metropark
41,510 ac
14%
Other federal
35,409 ac
12%
State Park/Recreation
15,074 ac
5%
Other state
180 ac
0%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
41 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20259441401,084

Harvest source: dnr.wisconsin.gov

Harvest figures for Ashland 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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