Deer Hunting in Burnett County, Wisconsin

Burnett County, Wisconsin hunters harvested 3,799 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.6 per square mile, 47th in the state. The county is roughly 17% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
3,799 total deer
Antlered2,239
Antlerless1,560
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Density
4.6 deer / sq mi
This county4.6
Wisconsin avg6.2
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County Rank
#47 of 72
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Public Land
17% public — 88,940 acres
State Park/Recreation
74,849 ac
84%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
6,935 ac
8%
Other federal
6,065 ac
7%
Local/Metropark
892 ac
1%
Other state
199 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,2391,5603,799

Harvest source: dnr.wisconsin.gov

Harvest figures for Burnett 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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