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Deer Hunting in Vernon County, Wisconsin

Vernon County, Wisconsin hunters harvested 8,785 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 11.1 per square mile, 5th in the state. The county is roughly 4% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
8,785 total deer
Antlered3,746
Antlerless5,039
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Density
11.1 deer / sq mi
This county11.1
Wisconsin avg6.2
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County Rank
#5 of 72
Most harvestLeast harvest
#4 Green Lake County
#5 Vernon County
#6 Shawano County
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Public Land
4% public — 22,291 acres
National Wildlife Refuge
13,770 ac
62%
State Park/Recreation
5,597 ac
25%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,466 ac
7%
Local/Metropark
1,458 ac
7%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20253,7465,0398,785

Harvest source: dnr.wisconsin.gov

Harvest figures for Vernon 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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