The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has announced new deer hunting limits for the 2025 - 2026 season following a significant outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease, or EHD, in Southern Indiana. However, in some years, like 2025, Indiana DNR says they see wider, more severe impacts. Indiana Lowers Deer Bag Limits After EHD OutbreakIn response, DNR has lowered the County Antlerless Bag Limits in the hardest-hit areas to help the deer population recover. The updated limits impact even Indiana countiesGet our free mobile appCounties Impacted by New Hunting LimitsBartholomew County: 2 antlerless deer (reduced from 3)Jackson County: 3 antlerless deer (reduced from 4)Jefferson County: 3 antlerless deer (reduced from 4)Jennings County: 2 antlerless deer (reduced from 4)Martin County: 2 antlerless deer (reduced from 3)Scott County: 3 antlerless deer (reduced from 4)Switzerland County: 2 antlerless deer (reduced from 3)Statewide Regulations and Next Steps for HuntersStatewide, the antlerless bag limit remains at 6. To learn more about EHD, as well as full details on bag limit changes, visit Indiana DNR Online.