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Deer Hunting in Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Waupaca County, Wisconsin hunters harvested 10,244 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 13.7 per square mile, 2nd in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
10,244 total deer
Antlered5,190
Antlerless5,054
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Density
13.7 deer / sq mi
This county13.7
Wisconsin avg6.2
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County Rank
#2 of 72
Most harvestLeast harvest
#1 Marquette County
#2 Waupaca County
#3 Waushara County
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Public Land
2% public — 11,501 acres
State Park/Recreation
9,152 ac
80%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,188 ac
10%
Local/Metropark
1,077 ac
9%
Other state
84 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20255,1905,05410,244

Harvest source: dnr.wisconsin.gov

Harvest figures for Waupaca 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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