Deer Hunting in Ripley County, Indiana

Ripley County, Indiana hunters harvested 1,333 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.0 per square mile, 59th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,333 total deer
Antlered645
Antlerless688
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Density
3.0 deer / sq mi
This county3.0
Indiana avg3.6
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County Rank
#59 of 92
Most harvestLeast harvest
#58 Fayette County
#59 Ripley County
#60 Huntington County
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Public Land
2% public — 6,018 acres
State Park/Recreation
5,536 ac
92%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
355 ac
6%
Local/Metropark
127 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20256456881,333

Harvest source: in.gov

Harvest figures for Ripley 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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