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Franklin County, Indiana

Game found here
White-tailed DeerWild Turkey
Central IndianaSee on map →0 questions

Unit info

Game species
White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey
Group
Central Indiana
Area
N/A
Public land
N/A
White-tailed Deer — season & harvest
Reported harvest
1,667

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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Franklin County in southeast Indiana is anchored by Brookville Reservoir, one of the largest Corps of Engineers lakes in the state, surrounded by thousands of acres of publicly accessible hunting land. The rolling terrain of the Whitewater River watershed supports mature hardwood forest, creek drainages, and agricultural fields that combine to create excellent habitat for both deer and turkey. Public land access makes Franklin one of the more accessible counties in southeast Indiana for hunters without private connections.

Terrain & elevation

Rolling hills and mature hardwood forest in the Whitewater River watershed; Brookville Reservoir impounds significant river valley; agricultural fields on higher ground.

Hunting pressure

Moderate — public land availability draws hunters but large tract size distributes pressure effectively.

Tags & permits

OTC Indiana deer license.

Species & seasons

Turkey hunting is a highlight given forested terrain and strong population; waterfowl hunting along reservoir margins.

Highlights

Brookville Reservoir Corps of Engineers public land; quality turkey hunting in mature hardwoods.

Questions, tips & discussion

Ask anything about Franklin 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.

Nothing posted yet about Franklin County.

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.