Deer harvest
by state.
980,903 deer reported so far across the 18 states that publish a running count, pulled from each state wildlife agency every day.
Last updated November 10, 2026
| State | Season to date | Last 7 days | vs last season | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MinnesotaMinnesota DNR · Registration, as of Nov 10 | 121,91571,083 antlered | — | — | |
| South CarolinaSouth Carolina DNR · Check-in, as of Nov 10 | 106,88965,497 antlered | — | ▲ 10%97,539 | |
| GeorgiaGeorgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division · Check-in, as of Nov 10 | 95,30846,779 antlered | — | ▲ 2%93,231 | |
| MichiganMichigan DNR · Self-reported, as of Nov 10 | 94,65354,030 antlered | — | — | |
| WisconsinWisconsin DNR · Registration, as of Nov 10 | 88,94555,141 antlered | — | — | |
| ArkansasArkansas Game and Fish Commission · Check-in, as of Nov 10 | 69,80936,758 antlered | — | ▼ 16%82,940 | |
| MissouriMissouri Department of Conservation · Check-in, as of Nov 10 | 62,98030,209 antlered | — | — | |
| North CarolinaNC Wildlife Resources Commission · Check-in, as of Nov 10 | 54,67230,879 antlered | — | ▼ 8%59,348 | |
| OhioOhio DNR Division of Wildlife · Weekly report, as of Nov 3 | 52,96725,533 antlered | — | ▲ 1%52,234 | |
| OklahomaOklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation · Check-in, as of Nov 10 | 43,95825,617 antlered | — | ▲ 13%39,064 | |
| TennesseeTennessee Wildlife Resources Agency · Check-in, as of Nov 10 | 37,88420,552 antlered | — | ▲ 19%31,959 | |
| KentuckyKentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources · Check-in, as of Nov 10 | 35,14015,817 antlered | — | ▼ 45%64,243 | |
| IndianaIndiana DNR · Check-in, as of Nov 9 | 34,588 | — | ▲ 4%33,360 | |
| MaineMaine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife · Registration, as of Nov 10 | 22,425 | — | — | |
| IowaIowa DNR · Registration, as of Nov 10 | 19,87711,481 antlered | — | — | |
| MarylandMaryland DNR · Press release, as of Oct 31 | 19,5059,376 antlered | — | ▲ 3%18,930 | |
| FloridaFlorida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission · Check-in, as of Nov 10 | 18,77012,703 antlered | — | ▼ 17%22,576 | |
| ArizonaArizona Game and Fish Department · Check-in, as of Nov 10Over-the-counter archery hunts only | 618618 antlered | — | — |
Preliminary counts from each agency, as they publish them. Totals include every hunt and weapon the agency counts unless noted. “Last 7 days” compares with our snapshot from a week earlier; “vs last season” is the same point in the 2025–26 season where the agency or our own history provides it.
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The other states
In-season numbers, not daily
- Illinois Press release after each firearm segment (first 2026 weekend: Nov 20–22).
- Connecticut Updates one PDF a few times late in the season, usually after the firearms opener.
- West Virginia Press release with county totals after the buck firearms season (Nov 23–Dec 6).
- Montana Weekly regional check-station counts in news releases; no statewide total.
No running count published
These agencies publish harvest after the season, usually from hunter surveys or final reports, or don't publish it: Alabama, Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming.
Frequently asked questions
Which states report deer harvest numbers during the season?
18 state wildlife agencies publish a running season-to-date count that we pull every day: Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Wisconsin. Illinois, Connecticut, West Virginia, Montana publish in-season numbers in press releases, PDFs or regional check-station reports. Most other states, including Pennsylvania, New York, Texas and Virginia, publish harvest only after the season ends.
Which state has the highest deer harvest so far this season?
Minnesota leads the states we track with 121,915 deer reported through Nov 10. Big firearm openers move the order quickly, so check back after each weekend.
Are these deer harvest numbers final?
No. Every agency labels in-season numbers preliminary. They count deer as hunters check them in, register them or self-report them, and agencies correct the totals after the season. Michigan's figures are hunter self-reports, and its final estimate usually comes out higher.
Why is a state behind last year's pace?
Usually the calendar. When a firearm opener falls later than last year, the same-date comparison looks low until the opening weekend is counted. Weather on opening weekend, antlerless quotas and disease rules also move the numbers.
How often is this page updated?
Every day. We record each agency's published total once a day in the evening. Ohio publishes a weekly report and Maryland posts totals after each season segment, so those two change less often.
Season dates
Hunting this week? See every state's dates on the deer season by state page, or what's open right now.