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Deer Hunting in Columbia County, Wisconsin

Columbia County, Wisconsin hunters harvested 7,026 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 9.2 per square mile, 9th in the state. The county is roughly 7% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
7,026 total deer
Antlered3,316
Antlerless3,710
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Density
9.2 deer / sq mi
This county9.2
Wisconsin avg6.2
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County Rank
#9 of 72
Most harvestLeast harvest
#8 Portage County
#9 Columbia County
#10 Pepin County
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Public Land
7% public — 33,627 acres
State Park/Recreation
22,237 ac
66%
Other federal
8,283 ac
25%
Local/Metropark
1,624 ac
5%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,483 ac
4%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20253,3163,7107,026

Harvest source: dnr.wisconsin.gov

Harvest figures for Columbia 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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