Deer Hunting in Jackson County, Indiana

Jackson County, Indiana hunters harvested 1,719 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.4 per square mile, 50th in the state. The county is roughly 13% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,719 total deer
Antlered816
Antlerless903
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Density
3.4 deer / sq mi
This county3.4
Indiana avg3.6
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County Rank
#50 of 92
Most harvestLeast harvest
#49 Posey County
#50 Jackson County
#51 Daviess County
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Public Land
13% public — 40,761 acres
National Forest
23,819 ac
58%
National Wildlife Refuge
9,380 ac
23%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
6,913 ac
17%
State Park/Recreation
585 ac
1%
Local/Metropark
64 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20258169031,719

Harvest source: in.gov

Harvest figures for Jackson 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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