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Deer Hunting in Bayfield County, Wisconsin
Bayfield County, Wisconsin hunters harvested 3,700 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.5 per square mile, 60th in the state. The county is roughly 55% public land.
Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
3,700 total deer
Antlered2,368
Antlerless1,332
Public Land
55% public — 524,179 acres
National Forest
306,022 ac
58%
Local/Metropark
174,302 ac
33%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
19,337 ac
4%
State Park/Recreation
14,116 ac
3%
Other federal
9,592 ac
2%
National Wildlife Refuge
614 ac
0%
Other state
196 ac
0%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 2,368 | 1,332 | 3,700 |
Harvest source: dnr.wisconsin.gov
Harvest figures for Bayfield 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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