Deer Hunting in Jefferson County, Wisconsin

Jefferson County, Wisconsin hunters harvested 3,745 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 6.7 per square mile, 29th in the state. The county is roughly 8% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
3,745 total deer
Antlered1,753
Antlerless1,992
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Density
6.7 deer / sq mi
This county6.7
Wisconsin avg6.2
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County Rank
#29 of 72
Most harvestLeast harvest
#28 Sheboygan County
#29 Jefferson County
#30 Marinette County
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Public Land
8% public — 27,039 acres
State Park/Recreation
20,461 ac
76%
Local/Metropark
3,237 ac
12%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,852 ac
11%
Other federal
489 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,7531,9923,745

Harvest source: dnr.wisconsin.gov

Harvest figures for Jefferson 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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