Deer Hunting in Bartholomew County, Indiana

Bartholomew County, Indiana hunters harvested 1,055 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.6 per square mile, 66th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,055 total deer
Antlered495
Antlerless560
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Density
2.6 deer / sq mi
This county2.6
Indiana avg3.6
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County Rank
#66 of 92
Most harvestLeast harvest
#65 Gibson County
#66 Bartholomew County
#67 Grant County
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Public Land
1% public — 1,388 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
703 ac
51%
Local/Metropark
521 ac
38%
State Park/Recreation
164 ac
12%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20254955601,055

Harvest source: in.gov

Harvest figures for Bartholomew County are compiled from the state wildlife agency's published county reports and can be revised.

Season Dates
Indiana deer season, 2025-2026

Indiana deer and turkey season dates are listed on the Indiana season page. Harvest figures reflect the 2025-2026 season published by the Indiana wildlife agency and can be revised — always verify current regulations before you hunt.

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