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.