Deer Hunting in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Waukesha County, Wisconsin hunters harvested 2,806 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.1 per square mile, 45th in the state. The county is roughly 9% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,806 total deer
Antlered1,489
Antlerless1,317
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Density
5.1 deer / sq mi
This county5.1
Wisconsin avg6.2
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County Rank
#45 of 72
Most harvestLeast harvest
#44 Grant County
#45 Waukesha County
#46 Taylor County
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Public Land
9% public — 30,759 acres
State Park/Recreation
21,954 ac
71%
Local/Metropark
8,038 ac
26%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
767 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,4891,3172,806

Harvest source: dnr.wisconsin.gov

Harvest figures for Waukesha 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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