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Clark County, Indiana

Game found here
White-tailed DeerWild Turkey
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Unit info

Game species
White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey
Group
Southern Indiana
Area
N/A
Public land
N/A
White-tailed Deer — season & harvest
Reported harvest
1,375

Draw odds for White-tailed Deeraren't on file for this unit yet. Check your state wildlife agency website for current draw statistics.

Season & harvest data is published for White-tailed Deer so far. Wild Turkey also occur here — that data can be added as the community contributes.

About this unit

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Clark County in southeastern Indiana offers some of the most rewarding public-land deer and turkey hunting in the state, anchored by Clark State Forest and the dramatic terrain of the Knobstone Escarpment. The hilly hardwood forest, abundant public acreage, and proximity to the Ohio River create diverse habitat that holds strong deer and turkey populations. Hunting pressure is elevated near the Louisville metro but the sheer volume of public land absorbs it well.

Terrain & elevation

Hilly to rugged topography in the Knobstone Escarpment region; oak-hickory and mixed hardwood forest covering steep ridges and hollows; creek drainages and river bottomland along Silver Creek and the Ohio River

Hunting pressure

Moderate to high — proximity to Louisville metro drives consistent access to public lands; weekends during firearms season see notable crowding

Tags & permits

Indiana statewide OTC license system; antler restrictions apply statewide; antlerless permits available

Species & seasons

Wild turkeys are prominent throughout the state forest; Clark State Forest ranks among Indiana best public turkey hunting destinations with strong gobbler populations

Highlights

Clark State Forest provides one of Indiana largest contiguous public hunting blocks; Knobstone Escarpment terrain filters foot traffic and rewards hunters willing to work steep ground

Questions, tips & discussion

Ask anything about Clark County— or drop a tip or trick: access points, where game holds, glassing spots, conditions, crowding, gear that worked. This is where the unit's species-specific intel gets built, hunter by hunter.

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Be the first — ask a question (“Best public access on the north end?”) or share a tip (“Glass the burn scars off the main ridge at first light”).

Boundaries: IDNR county-based deer management units. Community info last updated 15d ago.