Deer Hunting in Taylor County, Wisconsin

Taylor County, Wisconsin hunters harvested 4,567 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.7 per square mile, 46th in the state. The county is roughly 27% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
4,567 total deer
Antlered2,618
Antlerless1,949
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Density
4.7 deer / sq mi
This county4.7
Wisconsin avg6.2
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County Rank
#46 of 72
Most harvestLeast harvest
#45 Waukesha County
#46 Taylor County
#47 Burnett County
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Public Land
27% public — 167,021 acres
National Forest
139,460 ac
83%
Local/Metropark
18,165 ac
11%
State Park/Recreation
9,116 ac
5%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
280 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,6181,9494,567

Harvest source: dnr.wisconsin.gov

Harvest figures for Taylor 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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