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Disclaimer: Season dates are gathered on a best-effort basis and may contain errors or be outdated. Always verify dates, bag limits, and regulations directly with Indiana DNR before hunting.

Deer

White-tailed Deer

Reduction Zone

Upcoming

175d

Sept. 15, 2026 — Jan. 31, 2027

Zone: Reduction Zone (designated locations only)

White-tailed Deer

Muzzleloader

Upcoming

256d

Dec. 5, 2026 — Dec. 20, 2026

White-tailed Deer

Firearms

Upcoming

235d

Nov. 14, 2026 — Nov. 29, 2026

White-tailed Deer

Archery

Upcoming

191d

Oct. 1, 2026 — Jan. 3, 2027

White-tailed Deer

Youth

Upcoming

186d

Sept. 26 & 27, 2026 — Sept. 27, 2026

Turkey

Wild Turkey

Youth

Upcoming

25d

April 18 & 19, 2026 — April 19, 2026

Wild Turkey

Fall Archery

Upcoming

256d

Dec. 5, 2026 — Jan. 3, 2027

Wild Turkey

Fall Archery

Upcoming

191d

Oct. 1, 2026 — Nov. 1, 2026

Wild Turkey

Spring

Upcoming

29d

April 22, 2026 — May 10, 2026

Wild Turkey

Fall Firearms

Upcoming

211d

Oct. 21, 2026 — Nov. 1, 2026

Pheasant

Pheasant (cock only)

Hunting

Upcoming

222d

Nov. 1, 2026 — Dec. 15, 2026

Zone: Statewide

Quail

Hunting

Upcoming

222d

Nov. 1, 2026 — Dec. 15, 2026

Zone: North of I-74

Quail

Hunting

Upcoming

222d

Nov. 1, 2026 — Jan. 10, 2027

Zone: South of I-74

Grouse

Ruffed Grouse

Hunting

Closed

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Rabbit

Hunting

Upcoming

222d

Nov. 1, 2026 — Feb. 28, 2027

Squirrel

Gray & Fox Squirrel

Hunting

Upcoming

144d

Aug. 15, 2026 — Jan. 31, 2027

Furbearer

Beaver

Hunting

Upcoming

236d

Nov. 15, 2026 — March 15, 2027

Beaver

Trapping

Upcoming

236d

Nov. 15, 2026 — March 15, 2027

Bobcat

Trapping

Upcoming

229d

Nov. 8, 2026 — Jan. 31, 2027

Mink, Muskrat & Long-Tailed Weasel

Trapping

Upcoming

236d

Nov. 15, 2026 — Jan. 31, 2027

Mink, Muskrat & Long-Tailed Weasel

Hunting

Upcoming

236d

Nov. 15, 2026 — Jan. 31, 2027

Raccoon & Opossum

Hunting

Upcoming

229d

Nov. 8, 2026 — Jan. 31, 2027

Raccoon & Opossum

Trapping

Upcoming

229d

Nov. 8, 2026 — Jan. 31, 2027

Raccoon & Opossum (Dog Running - Chasing Only)

Chasing (No Hunting)

Open

OPEN

Feb. 1, 2026 — Oct. 25, 2026

Red & Gray Fox

Trapping

Upcoming

205d

Oct. 15, 2026 — Jan. 31, 2027

Red & Gray Fox

Hunting

Upcoming

205d

Oct. 15, 2026 — Feb. 28, 2027

River Otter

Trapping

Upcoming

236d

Nov. 15, 2026 — March 15, 2027

Coyote

Coyote & Striped Skunk

Hunting

Upcoming

205d

Oct. 15, 2026 — March 15, 2027

Coyote & Striped Skunk

Trapping

Upcoming

205d

Oct. 15, 2026 — March 15, 2027

Other

Crow

Hunting

Upcoming

264d

Dec. 13, 2026 — March 1, 2027

Crow

Hunting

Upcoming

99d

July 1, 2026 — Aug. 15, 2026

Eastern Snapping Turtle, Smooth & Spiny Softshell Turtles

Hunting/Trapping

Upcoming

99d

July 1, 2026 — March 31, 2027

Green Frog & Bullfrog

Hunting/Trapping

Upcoming

83d

June 15, 2026 — April 30, 2027