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Deer Hunting in Crawford County, Indiana

Crawford County, Indiana hunters harvested 2,001 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 6.5 per square mile, 5th in the state. The county is roughly 18% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,001 total deer
Antlered1,001
Antlerless1,000
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Density
6.5 deer / sq mi
This county6.5
Indiana avg3.6
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County Rank
#5 of 92
Most harvestLeast harvest
#4 DeKalb County
#5 Crawford County
#6 Noble County
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Public Land
18% public — 35,497 acres
National Forest
25,453 ac
72%
State Park/Recreation
8,279 ac
23%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,765 ac
5%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,0011,0002,001

Harvest source: in.gov

Harvest figures for Crawford 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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