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Deer Hunting in Shawano County, Wisconsin

Shawano County, Wisconsin hunters harvested 9,346 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 10.5 per square mile, 6th in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
9,346 total deer
Antlered4,810
Antlerless4,536
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Density
10.5 deer / sq mi
This county10.5
Wisconsin avg6.2
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County Rank
#6 of 72
Most harvestLeast harvest
#5 Vernon County
#6 Shawano County
#7 Adams County
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Public Land
3% public — 17,200 acres
State Park/Recreation
15,564 ac
90%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
702 ac
4%
Local/Metropark
668 ac
4%
National Wildlife Refuge
214 ac
1%
Other state
40 ac
0%
Other federal
12 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20254,8104,5369,346

Harvest source: dnr.wisconsin.gov

Harvest figures for Shawano 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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