Deer Hunting in Richland County, Wisconsin

Richland County, Wisconsin hunters harvested 4,989 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 8.5 per square mile, 20th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
4,989 total deer
Antlered2,356
Antlerless2,633
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Density
8.5 deer / sq mi
This county8.5
Wisconsin avg6.2
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County Rank
#20 of 72
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Public Land
2% public — 8,745 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
6,708 ac
77%
State Park/Recreation
1,728 ac
20%
Local/Metropark
222 ac
3%
Other state
87 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,3562,6334,989

Harvest source: dnr.wisconsin.gov

Harvest figures for Richland 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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