Deer Hunting in Oconto County, Wisconsin

Oconto County, Wisconsin hunters harvested 8,151 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 8.2 per square mile, 21st in the state. The county is roughly 38% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
8,151 total deer
Antlered4,100
Antlerless4,051
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Density
8.2 deer / sq mi
This county8.2
Wisconsin avg6.2
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County Rank
#21 of 72
Most harvestLeast harvest
#20 Richland County
#21 Oconto County
#22 Buffalo County
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Public Land
38% public — 243,225 acres
National Forest
190,290 ac
78%
Local/Metropark
44,734 ac
18%
State Park/Recreation
7,620 ac
3%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
282 ac
0%
National Wildlife Refuge
278 ac
0%
Other federal
21 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20254,1004,0518,151

Harvest source: dnr.wisconsin.gov

Harvest figures for Oconto 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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