Deer Hunting in Orange County, Indiana

Orange County, Indiana hunters harvested 1,967 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.9 per square mile, 17th in the state. The county is roughly 15% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,967 total deer
Antlered925
Antlerless1,042
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Density
4.9 deer / sq mi
This county4.9
Indiana avg3.6
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County Rank
#17 of 92
Most harvestLeast harvest
#16 Owen County
#17 Orange County
#18 Putnam County
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Public Land
15% public — 37,070 acres
National Forest
36,403 ac
98%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
434 ac
1%
State Park/Recreation
196 ac
1%
Local/Metropark
37 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20259251,0421,967

Harvest source: in.gov

Harvest figures for Orange 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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