Deer Hunting in Dane County, Wisconsin

Dane County, Wisconsin hunters harvested 4,242 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.5 per square mile, 56th in the state. The county is roughly 6% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
4,242 total deer
Antlered2,069
Antlerless2,173
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Density
3.5 deer / sq mi
This county3.5
Wisconsin avg6.2
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County Rank
#56 of 72
Most harvestLeast harvest
#55 Walworth County
#56 Dane County
#57 Lincoln County
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Public Land
6% public — 47,991 acres
Local/Metropark
18,286 ac
38%
State Park/Recreation
17,967 ac
37%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
6,667 ac
14%
Other federal
3,672 ac
8%
Other state
1,399 ac
3%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,0692,1734,242

Harvest source: dnr.wisconsin.gov

Harvest figures for Dane 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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