Deer Hunting in Jay County, Indiana

Jay County, Indiana hunters harvested 1,335 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.5 per square mile, 47th in the state. The county is roughly 0% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,335 total deer
Antlered635
Antlerless700
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Density
3.5 deer / sq mi
This county3.5
Indiana avg3.6
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County Rank
#47 of 92
Most harvestLeast harvest
#46 Blackford County
#47 Jay County
#48 LaPorte County
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Public Land
0% public — 143 acres
Local/Metropark
129 ac
90%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
14 ac
10%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20256357001,335

Harvest source: in.gov

Harvest figures for Jay 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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