Deer Hunting in Sawyer County, Wisconsin

Sawyer County, Wisconsin hunters harvested 2,215 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.8 per square mile, 67th in the state. The county is roughly 43% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,215 total deer
Antlered1,367
Antlerless848
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Density
1.8 deer / sq mi
This county1.8
Wisconsin avg6.2
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County Rank
#67 of 72
Most harvestLeast harvest
#66 Racine County
#67 Sawyer County
#68 Kenosha County
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Public Land
43% public — 348,983 acres
National Forest
140,022 ac
40%
Local/Metropark
119,199 ac
34%
State Park/Recreation
78,057 ac
22%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
8,691 ac
2%
Other federal
2,737 ac
1%
Other state
277 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,3678482,215

Harvest source: dnr.wisconsin.gov

Harvest figures for Sawyer 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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