Deer Hunting in Wells County, Indiana

Wells County, Indiana hunters harvested 814 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.2 per square mile, 74th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
814 total deer
Antlered420
Antlerless394
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Density
2.2 deer / sq mi
This county2.2
Indiana avg3.6
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County Rank
#74 of 92
Most harvestLeast harvest
#73 White County
#74 Wells County
#75 Porter County
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Public Land
1% public — 2,523 acres
Other federal
1,287 ac
51%
State Park/Recreation
1,057 ac
42%
Local/Metropark
141 ac
6%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
38 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025420394814

Harvest source: in.gov

Harvest figures for Wells 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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