Deer Hunting in Lake County, Indiana

Lake County, Indiana hunters harvested 1,391 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.8 per square mile, 62nd in the state. The county is roughly 4% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,391 total deer
Antlered574
Antlerless817
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Density
2.8 deer / sq mi
This county2.8
Indiana avg3.6
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County Rank
#62 of 92
Most harvestLeast harvest
#61 Newton County
#62 Lake County
#63 Wayne County
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Public Land
4% public — 11,834 acres
Local/Metropark
7,607 ac
64%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,272 ac
19%
National Park/Monument
1,955 ac
17%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20255748171,391

Harvest source: in.gov

Harvest figures for Lake 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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