Deer Hunting in Douglas County, Wisconsin

Douglas County, Wisconsin hunters harvested 3,132 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.4 per square mile, 62nd in the state. The county is roughly 43% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
3,132 total deer
Antlered2,146
Antlerless986
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Density
2.4 deer / sq mi
This county2.4
Wisconsin avg6.2
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County Rank
#62 of 72
Most harvestLeast harvest
#61 Oneida County
#62 Douglas County
#63 Price County
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Public Land
43% public — 357,634 acres
Local/Metropark
294,766 ac
82%
State Park/Recreation
60,118 ac
17%
Other federal
1,491 ac
0%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
762 ac
0%
Other state
497 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,1469863,132

Harvest source: dnr.wisconsin.gov

Harvest figures for Douglas 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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