Deer Hunting in Clay County, Indiana

Clay County, Indiana hunters harvested 1,323 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.7 per square mile, 39th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,323 total deer
Antlered658
Antlerless665
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Density
3.7 deer / sq mi
This county3.7
Indiana avg3.6
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County Rank
#39 of 92
Most harvestLeast harvest
#38 Fountain County
#39 Clay County
#40 Clark County
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Public Land
1% public — 2,608 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,137 ac
82%
State Park/Recreation
358 ac
14%
Local/Metropark
113 ac
4%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20256586651,323

Harvest source: in.gov

Harvest figures for Clay 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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