Deer Hunting in Jefferson County, Indiana

Jefferson County, Indiana hunters harvested 1,573 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.4 per square mile, 25th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,573 total deer
Antlered744
Antlerless829
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Density
4.4 deer / sq mi
This county4.4
Indiana avg3.6
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County Rank
#25 of 92
Most harvestLeast harvest
#24 Pike County
#25 Jefferson County
#26 Franklin County
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Public Land
2% public — 3,576 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,542 ac
43%
State Park/Recreation
1,446 ac
40%
Local/Metropark
588 ac
16%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20257448291,573

Harvest source: in.gov

Harvest figures for Jefferson 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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