Deer Hunting in Porter County, Indiana

Porter County, Indiana hunters harvested 906 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.2 per square mile, 75th in the state. The county is roughly 5% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
906 total deer
Antlered363
Antlerless543
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Density
2.2 deer / sq mi
This county2.2
Indiana avg3.6
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County Rank
#75 of 92
Most harvestLeast harvest
#74 Wells County
#75 Porter County
#76 Knox County
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Public Land
5% public — 14,030 acres
National Park/Monument
7,531 ac
54%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
4,073 ac
29%
Local/Metropark
1,868 ac
13%
State Park/Recreation
558 ac
4%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025363543906

Harvest source: in.gov

Harvest figures for Porter 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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