Deer Hunting in Marathon County, Wisconsin

Marathon County, Wisconsin hunters harvested 11,580 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 7.5 per square mile, 25th in the state. The county is roughly 7% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
11,580 total deer
Antlered5,899
Antlerless5,681
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Density
7.5 deer / sq mi
This county7.5
Wisconsin avg6.2
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County Rank
#25 of 72
Most harvestLeast harvest
#24 Wood County
#25 Marathon County
#26 Manitowoc County
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Public Land
7% public — 68,788 acres
Local/Metropark
33,635 ac
49%
State Park/Recreation
30,283 ac
44%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
4,870 ac
7%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20255,8995,68111,580

Harvest source: dnr.wisconsin.gov

Harvest figures for Marathon 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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