Deer Hunting in Elkhart County, Indiana

Elkhart County, Indiana hunters harvested 1,954 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.2 per square mile, 30th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,954 total deer
Antlered831
Antlerless1,123
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Density
4.2 deer / sq mi
This county4.2
Indiana avg3.6
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County Rank
#30 of 92
Most harvestLeast harvest
#29 Sullivan County
#30 Elkhart County
#31 Jennings County
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Public Land
1% public — 2,575 acres
Local/Metropark
2,277 ac
88%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
298 ac
12%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20258311,1231,954

Harvest source: in.gov

Harvest figures for Elkhart 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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