Deer Hunting in Jackson County, Wisconsin

Jackson County, Wisconsin hunters harvested 5,715 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.8 per square mile, 41st in the state. The county is roughly 34% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
5,715 total deer
Antlered2,940
Antlerless2,775
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Density
5.8 deer / sq mi
This county5.8
Wisconsin avg6.2
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County Rank
#41 of 72
Most harvestLeast harvest
#40 Dodge County
#41 Jackson County
#42 St. Croix County
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Public Land
34% public — 214,344 acres
Local/Metropark
132,548 ac
62%
State Park/Recreation
77,303 ac
36%
Other federal
3,550 ac
2%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
943 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,9402,7755,715

Harvest source: dnr.wisconsin.gov

Harvest figures for Jackson 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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