Deer Hunting in Forest County, Wisconsin

Forest County, Wisconsin hunters harvested 2,109 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.1 per square mile, 65th in the state. The county is roughly 61% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,109 total deer
Antlered1,336
Antlerless773
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Density
2.1 deer / sq mi
This county2.1
Wisconsin avg6.2
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County Rank
#65 of 72
Most harvestLeast harvest
#64 Vilas County
#65 Forest County
#66 Racine County
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Public Land
61% public — 394,079 acres
National Forest
375,324 ac
95%
Local/Metropark
12,936 ac
3%
State Park/Recreation
5,513 ac
1%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
306 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,3367732,109

Harvest source: dnr.wisconsin.gov

Harvest figures for Forest 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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