Defiance County reported 1,887 deer last season, 4.59 per square mile.
Nearest public hunting land
- Mercer Wildlife Area Mercer Co. · 58 mi from county center · Whitetail Deer, Ducks, Canada Geese, Mourning Dove, Cottontail Rabbit
- Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area Wyandot Co. · 75 mi from county center · Whitetail Deer, Ducks, Canada Geese, Mourning Dove, Squirrel, Cottontail Rabbit
- Big Island Wildlife Area Marion Co. · 83 mi from county center · Whitetail Deer, Wild Turkey, Ducks, Canada Geese, Mourning Dove, Squirrel, Cottontail Rabbit
- Delaware Wildlife Area Delaware Co. · 97 mi from county center · Whitetail Deer, Wild Turkey, Ducks, Canada Geese, Mourning Dove, Squirrel, Cottontail Rabbit
Seasons here
Deer, turkey and ducks follow the statewide Ohio seasons. See the Ohio hub for current dates, bag limits, and the CWD map. Always confirm your county zone with the agency.