Deer Hunting in St. Joseph County, Indiana

St. Joseph County, Indiana hunters harvested 1,516 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.3 per square mile, 52nd in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,516 total deer
Antlered683
Antlerless833
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Density
3.3 deer / sq mi
This county3.3
Indiana avg3.6
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County Rank
#52 of 92
Most harvestLeast harvest
#51 Daviess County
#52 St. Joseph County
#53 Vanderburgh County
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Public Land
3% public — 7,304 acres
State Park/Recreation
3,587 ac
49%
Local/Metropark
3,432 ac
47%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
274 ac
4%
Other state
11 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20256838331,516

Harvest source: in.gov

Harvest figures for St. Joseph 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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