Deer Hunting in Buffalo County, Wisconsin

Buffalo County, Wisconsin hunters harvested 5,308 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 7.9 per square mile, 22nd in the state. The county is roughly 8% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
5,308 total deer
Antlered2,347
Antlerless2,961
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Density
7.9 deer / sq mi
This county7.9
Wisconsin avg6.2
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County Rank
#22 of 72
Most harvestLeast harvest
#21 Oconto County
#22 Buffalo County
#23 Washington County
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Public Land
8% public — 35,743 acres
National Wildlife Refuge
20,929 ac
59%
State Park/Recreation
13,634 ac
38%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
701 ac
2%
Local/Metropark
431 ac
1%
Other federal
48 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,3472,9615,308

Harvest source: dnr.wisconsin.gov

Harvest figures for Buffalo 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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