Deer Hunting in Washburn County, Wisconsin

Washburn County, Wisconsin hunters harvested 3,017 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.8 per square mile, 54th in the state. The county is roughly 33% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
3,017 total deer
Antlered1,726
Antlerless1,291
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Density
3.8 deer / sq mi
This county3.8
Wisconsin avg6.2
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County Rank
#54 of 72
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Public Land
33% public — 167,812 acres
Local/Metropark
152,679 ac
91%
State Park/Recreation
7,467 ac
4%
Other federal
4,619 ac
3%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
3,009 ac
2%
Other state
38 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,7261,2913,017

Harvest source: dnr.wisconsin.gov

Harvest figures for Washburn 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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