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Deer Hunting in Starke County, Indiana

Starke County, Indiana hunters harvested 1,812 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.9 per square mile, 7th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,812 total deer
Antlered857
Antlerless955
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Density
5.9 deer / sq mi
This county5.9
Indiana avg3.6
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County Rank
#7 of 92
Most harvestLeast harvest
#6 Noble County
#7 Starke County
#8 Dearborn County
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Public Land
2% public — 3,671 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
3,568 ac
97%
Local/Metropark
63 ac
2%
State Park/Recreation
26 ac
1%
Other state
14 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20258579551,812

Harvest source: in.gov

Harvest figures for Starke 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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