Deer Hunting in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin hunters harvested 4,245 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 7.2 per square mile, 26th in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
4,245 total deer
Antlered2,077
Antlerless2,168
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Density
7.2 deer / sq mi
This county7.2
Wisconsin avg6.2
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County Rank
#26 of 72
Most harvestLeast harvest
#25 Marathon County
#26 Manitowoc County
#27 Sauk County
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Public Land
3% public — 11,298 acres
State Park/Recreation
9,735 ac
86%
Local/Metropark
896 ac
8%
Other federal
510 ac
5%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
157 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,0772,1684,245

Harvest source: dnr.wisconsin.gov

Harvest figures for Manitowoc 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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