Deer Hunting in Wood County, Wisconsin

Wood County, Wisconsin hunters harvested 5,963 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 7.5 per square mile, 24th in the state. The county is roughly 12% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
5,963 total deer
Antlered2,951
Antlerless3,012
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Density
7.5 deer / sq mi
This county7.5
Wisconsin avg6.2
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County Rank
#24 of 72
Most harvestLeast harvest
#23 Washington County
#24 Wood County
#25 Marathon County
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Public Land
12% public — 60,556 acres
Local/Metropark
39,043 ac
64%
State Park/Recreation
15,962 ac
26%
Other federal
4,765 ac
8%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
772 ac
1%
National Wildlife Refuge
14 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,9513,0125,963

Harvest source: dnr.wisconsin.gov

Harvest figures for Wood 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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