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Ohio Sees Record Deer Harvest: 238,137 Checked!

2/5/2025

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Ohio's 2024-25 hunting season saw an impressive 238,137 white-tailed deer checked, marking the highest tally since 2010-11 and the fourth-highest ever recorded. This bounty translates to a staggering 12 million pounds of venison. Crossbows emerged as the weapon of choice for 33% of hunters during the season, which spanned from September 14, 2024, to February 2, 2025.

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Ohio's 2024-25 hunting season saw an impressive 238,137 white-tailed deer checked, marking the highest tally since 2010-11 and the fourth-highest ever recorded. This bounty translates to a staggering 12 million pounds of venison. Crossbows emerged as the weapon of choice for 33% of hunters during the season, which spanned from September 14, 2024, to February 2, 2025.