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Deer Hunting in Switzerland County, Indiana

Switzerland County, Indiana hunters harvested 1,528 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 6.9 per square mile, 3rd in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,528 total deer
Antlered722
Antlerless806
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Density
6.9 deer / sq mi
This county6.9
Indiana avg3.6
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County Rank
#3 of 92
Most harvestLeast harvest
#2 LaGrange County
#3 Switzerland County
#4 DeKalb County
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Public Land
1% public — 1,379 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,339 ac
97%
Local/Metropark
40 ac
3%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20257228061,528

Harvest source: in.gov

Harvest figures for Switzerland 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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