Indiana Hunting Seasons, 2023-2024

Indiana hunting seasons include a selection of small game and several deer seasons. Turkey, squirrel, grouse and other woodland game round out the hunting opportunities. Indiana also offers trapping seasons for fox, coyote, raccoon and other fur bearing animals.

Indiana offers several beneficial programs for hunters. CheckIN Game is a free, online check-in system for registering bagged game. The Hunters Helping Farmers programs pairs hunters with landowners who would like to remove antlerless deer from their property. Hunters can apply for the program between July and August, annually.

Hunting and trapping license fees range between $2 and $25 for Indiana residents, and $7 and $300 for non-residents, depending on animal, season and special standings. Apprentice and youth hunting licenses are also available. Licenses are valid April 1 to March 31 of the following year.

Indiana Deer Seasons

Reduction Zone Hunt	Sept. 15-Jan. 31
Youth Hunt	Sept. 23-24
Archery	Oct. 1-Jan. 7
Firearms	Nov. 18-Dec. 3
Muzzleloader	Dec. 9-24

Deer bag limits vary by region, season and license Licenses for deer harvest are required. Be sure to visit the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to obtain a license and additional information before heading into the woods.

Indiana Turkey Seasons

Fall Firearms	Oct. 18-29
Fall Archery	Oct. 1-29 Dec. 9-Jan. 7
Spring General Season	TBD
Spring Youth Season	TBD

Indiana Small Game Seasons

Gray and Fox Squirrel	Aug. 15-Jan. 31
Pheasant	Nov. 1-Dec. 15
Quail	Nov. 1-Jan. 10**
Rabbit	Nov. 1-Feb. 28
Crow	July 1-Aug. 15 Dec. 13-March 1
Green Frog and Bullfrog	June 15-April 30
Eastern Snapping Turtle, Smooth & Spiny Softshell Turtle	July 1-March 31

**Season dates vary by zone

Bag limits, special seasons and hunting regulations for Indiana hunting seasons do vary based on animal and seasons. For more information on obtaining licenses, permits and regulations, visit the Indiana Department of Natural Resources website.