Deer Hunting in Vilas County, Wisconsin

Vilas County, Wisconsin hunters harvested 1,885 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.2 per square mile, 64th in the state. The county is roughly 51% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,885 total deer
Antlered1,102
Antlerless783
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Density
2.2 deer / sq mi
This county2.2
Wisconsin avg6.2
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County Rank
#64 of 72
Most harvestLeast harvest
#63 Price County
#64 Vilas County
#65 Forest County
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Public Land
51% public — 281,734 acres
State Park/Recreation
176,865 ac
63%
National Forest
57,036 ac
20%
Local/Metropark
45,980 ac
16%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,797 ac
1%
Other federal
56 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,1027831,885

Harvest source: dnr.wisconsin.gov

Harvest figures for Vilas 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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