Hunting in Indiana
Everything you need to hunt legally in Indiana. Access shooting hours calculators, season dates, bag limits, license costs, and hunter education requirements all in one place.
Quick Facts
Digital License
Accepted in field
License Year
April 1 - March 31
Wildlife Agency
IN DNR
Updated: January 2026
Indiana Hunting Tools
Free calculators and lookup tools to help you hunt legally in Indiana.
Shooting Hours Calculator
30 minutes before sunrise
Calculate legal shooting times in Indiana based on your exact location and date. Know exactly when you can start and stop hunting.
Season Dates Finder
3 species tracked
Find all Indiana hunting season dates by species and method. Deer, turkey, waterfowl, and more with archery, rifle, and muzzleloader dates.
License Cost Calculator
From $20 resident
Compare Indiana hunting license prices for residents and non-residents. Find the best value licenses and required permits.
Bag Limits Lookup
14 species covered
Indiana bag limits by species. Daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for deer, turkey, waterfowl, and small game.
Hunter Education Requirements
Online courses accepted
Indiana hunter education requirements. Find out if you need certification, available exemptions, and approved course providers.
Complete License Guide
All license types & pricing
Detailed guide to all Indiana hunting and fishing licenses, draw systems, official app info, and state-specific requirements.
Indiana License Costs
Compare resident and non-resident hunting license prices for 2026.
| License Type | Resident | Non-Res |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Hunting | $20.00 | $90.00 |
| Resident Fishing | $23.00 | $60.00 |
| Combo Bundle | $32.00 | N/A |
| Deer Bundle | $39.00 | $240.00 |
Indiana Hunting Seasons
Upcoming and current hunting seasons in Indiana.
Deer
Archery
Oct 1
to Jan 5
Deer
Rifle
Nov 15
to Nov 30
Deer
Muzzleloader
Dec 6
to Dec 22
Turkey
Apr 22
to May 17
Waterfowl
Shotgun
Oct 19
to Jan 12
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
IN DNR
Digital License Info: Digital licenses available through IN DNR CheckIN Game system.
Hunter Education
Indiana requirements
Neighboring States
Hunting resources for states near Indiana.
Store Your Indiana License in Hunter Passport
Keep your IN hunting and fishing licenses alongside all your other states. Works completely offline, displays instantly to game wardens.