Deer Hunting in Polk County, Wisconsin

Polk County, Wisconsin hunters harvested 7,914 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 8.7 per square mile, 18th in the state. The county is roughly 9% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
7,914 total deer
Antlered3,564
Antlerless4,350
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Density
8.7 deer / sq mi
This county8.7
Wisconsin avg6.2
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County Rank
#18 of 72
Most harvestLeast harvest
#17 Door County
#18 Polk County
#19 La Crosse County
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Public Land
9% public — 49,493 acres
State Park/Recreation
25,643 ac
52%
Local/Metropark
17,073 ac
34%
Other federal
5,578 ac
11%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,090 ac
2%
Other state
69 ac
0%
National Wildlife Refuge
40 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20253,5644,3507,914

Harvest source: dnr.wisconsin.gov

Harvest figures for Polk 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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