Whitetail Deer

As we enter 2026, the 2025-2026 whitetail deer hunting season is in full swing across many states, blending preliminary data with final reports from the prior year. Wildlife agency insights reveal key trends in harvests, population management, and hunter success. While some states share early numbers for the current season, others benchmark against the complete 2024-2025 data. Below, we detail reports from selected states, emphasizing total harvests, buck/doe ratios, and nota