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Deer Hunting in Waushara County, Wisconsin

Waushara County, Wisconsin hunters harvested 8,017 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 12.8 per square mile, 3rd in the state. The county is roughly 5% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
8,017 total deer
Antlered3,975
Antlerless4,042
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Density
12.8 deer / sq mi
This county12.8
Wisconsin avg6.2
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County Rank
#3 of 72
Most harvestLeast harvest
#2 Waupaca County
#3 Waushara County
#4 Green Lake County
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Public Land
5% public — 21,095 acres
State Park/Recreation
19,230 ac
91%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
860 ac
4%
Other federal
532 ac
3%
Local/Metropark
437 ac
2%
Other state
36 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20253,9754,0428,017

Harvest source: dnr.wisconsin.gov

Harvest figures for Waushara 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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