Deer Hunting in Sauk County, Wisconsin

Sauk County, Wisconsin hunters harvested 5,639 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 6.8 per square mile, 27th in the state. The county is roughly 7% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
5,639 total deer
Antlered2,933
Antlerless2,706
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Density
6.8 deer / sq mi
This county6.8
Wisconsin avg6.2
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County Rank
#27 of 72
Most harvestLeast harvest
#26 Manitowoc County
#27 Sauk County
#28 Sheboygan County
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Public Land
7% public — 36,099 acres
State Park/Recreation
23,467 ac
65%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
8,620 ac
24%
Other state
2,166 ac
6%
Local/Metropark
1,267 ac
4%
Other federal
579 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,9332,7065,639

Harvest source: dnr.wisconsin.gov

Harvest figures for Sauk 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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