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Deer Hunting in Steuben County, Indiana

Steuben County, Indiana hunters harvested 3,261 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 10.6 per square mile, 1st in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
3,261 total deer
Antlered1,388
Antlerless1,873
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Density
10.6 deer / sq mi
This county10.6
Indiana avg3.6
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County Rank
#1 of 92
Most harvestLeast harvest
#1 Steuben County
#2 LaGrange County
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Public Land
3% public — 6,393 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
4,870 ac
76%
State Park/Recreation
1,247 ac
20%
Local/Metropark
229 ac
4%
Other state
47 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,3881,8733,261

Harvest source: in.gov

Harvest figures for Steuben 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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