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Deer Hunting in Portage County, Wisconsin
Portage County, Wisconsin hunters harvested 7,546 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 9.4 per square mile, 8th in the state. The county is roughly 7% public land.
Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
7,546 total deer
Antlered3,617
Antlerless3,929
Public Land
7% public — 37,980 acres
State Park/Recreation
34,255 ac
90%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,701 ac
4%
Local/Metropark
1,613 ac
4%
Other state
366 ac
1%
Other federal
45 ac
0%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 3,617 | 3,929 | 7,546 |
Harvest source: dnr.wisconsin.gov
Harvest figures for Portage 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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