Deer Hunting in Lincoln County, Wisconsin

Lincoln County, Wisconsin hunters harvested 3,107 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.5 per square mile, 57th in the state. The county is roughly 22% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
3,107 total deer
Antlered1,930
Antlerless1,177
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Density
3.5 deer / sq mi
This county3.5
Wisconsin avg6.2
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County Rank
#57 of 72
Most harvestLeast harvest
#56 Dane County
#57 Lincoln County
#58 Rock County
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Public Land
22% public — 121,431 acres
Local/Metropark
105,493 ac
87%
State Park/Recreation
13,702 ac
11%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,095 ac
2%
Other state
114 ac
0%
Other federal
27 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,9301,1773,107

Harvest source: dnr.wisconsin.gov

Harvest figures for Lincoln 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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