Deer Hunting in Putnam County, Indiana

Putnam County, Indiana hunters harvested 2,368 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.9 per square mile, 18th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,368 total deer
Antlered1,226
Antlerless1,142
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Density
4.9 deer / sq mi
This county4.9
Indiana avg3.6
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County Rank
#18 of 92
Most harvestLeast harvest
#17 Orange County
#18 Putnam County
#19 Dubois County
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Public Land
1% public — 2,262 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,533 ac
68%
State Park/Recreation
529 ac
23%
Other federal
103 ac
5%
Local/Metropark
97 ac
4%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,2261,1422,368

Harvest source: in.gov

Harvest figures for Putnam 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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