Deer Hunting in Monroe County, Indiana

Monroe County, Indiana hunters harvested 1,397 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.5 per square mile, 45th in the state. The county is roughly 17% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,397 total deer
Antlered682
Antlerless715
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Density
3.5 deer / sq mi
This county3.5
Indiana avg3.6
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County Rank
#45 of 92
Most harvestLeast harvest
#44 Whitley County
#45 Monroe County
#46 Blackford County
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Public Land
17% public — 42,667 acres
National Forest
19,814 ac
46%
State Park/Recreation
19,132 ac
45%
Local/Metropark
2,473 ac
6%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
862 ac
2%
Other state
231 ac
1%
National Wildlife Refuge
155 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20256827151,397

Harvest source: in.gov

Harvest figures for Monroe 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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