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Reserved hunt applications are up - 07/01/2014 07:59 AM
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Upcoming Hunts
State Park Deer Reduction Draw Hunt
Applications accepted online 7/1/2014 – 8/25/2014.
Applicants must possess any valid license to take a deer in Indiana at the time of application.
Applicants are allowed to apply for themselves and as many as two hunting partners.
If applicants wish to apply with (a) hunting partner(s), the primary applicant must have his or her partners’ hunting license number and date of birth when applying. Applicants must be Indiana residents (or possess a valid lifetime license to take deer in Indiana), be 18 years of age by the date of the first hunt, and must possess the proper licenses to hunt deer in order to apply. Once you have submitted your application online, you cannot change your information.
Each applicant may appear on only one application per hunt (i.e., you cannot be listed as a primary applicant AND a partner for the same hunt).
Preference will be given to those who have successfully completed a Hunter Education course. Hunter Education or International Bowhunter Education courses are required for archery hunts (Clifty Falls and Fort Harrison).
Firearm hunts include any firearm legal to take deer in Indiana. Archery hunts include any archery equipment legal to take deer in Indiana.
For successful applicants, deer harvested at a State Park Reduction Hunt are in addition to regular deer-season bag limits. You do not need to purchase additional licenses to harvest deer if participating in the reduction hunt. For questions regarding State Park Deer Reduction Hunts, please contact DNR State Parks & Reservoirs at (317) 232-4200.
Youth Firearm Deer Hunt at Muscatatuck NWR
Applications accepted online 7/1/2014 – 8/25/2014.
Youth must be 15 or younger on the date of the hunt and accompanied by a mentor, defined as a licensed hunter, 18 or older. The mentor will not be eligible to hunt or carry a firearm for this hunt.
Hunt dates will be during the 2014 special youth deer season: Sept. 27, 28.
Successful hunters will be randomly assigned to either Sept. 27 or 28.
This is designated as a special youth hunt. Youth hunters may use their Youth license, military/refuge license, firearms license, or deer license bundle to participate in this youth deer hunt. Any deer taken with a youth license or military/refuge license will not count toward the youth’s statewide bag limit. Any deer taken with a firearms license or deer license bundle will count toward the youth’s statewide bag limit.
Draw results will be posted online at least one week after the application deadline.
Military/Refuge Firearm Deer Draw Hunt
Applications accepted online 7/1/2014 – 8/25/2014.
Applicants do not have to enter their hunting partner’s information online and do not choose dates (dates are randomly assigned). Successful applicants are allowed to bring one hunting partner.
Available properties: Camp Atterbury JMTC, Muscatatuck NWR (muzzleloader only), Big Oaks NWR, Big Oaks NWR (primitive muzzleloader ONLY), Naval Support Activity, Crane (14 yrs. or older).
**Any military area deer hunt may be canceled or rescheduled on short notice. No hunt fee refunds will be given if a hunt is canceled or rescheduled.
Handguns are not permitted on any military area.
Successful applicants will receive more information regarding their hunt once the draw results are posted. There will be a link to a document with the information.
Draw results will be posted online at least one week after the deadline to apply.
Military/Refuge Archery Deer Draw Hunt
Applications accepted online 7/1/2014 – 8/25/2014.
Applicants do not have to enter their hunting partner’s information online and do not choose dates (dates are randomly assigned). Successful applicants are allowed to bring one hunting partner.
Available property: Big Oaks NWR
**Any military area deer hunt may be canceled or rescheduled on short notice. No hunt fee refunds will be given if a hunt is canceled or rescheduled.
Handguns are not permitted on any military area.
Successful applicants will receive more information regarding their hunt once the draw results are posted. There will be a link to a document with the information.
Draw results will be posted online at least one week after the deadline to apply.
Pheasant Draw Hunt
Applications accepted online 7/1/2014 to 9/29/2014.
Applicants do not choose a property, only a date. Properties are assigned to successful applicants.
Available dates for 2014: Nov. 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, and Dec. 6, 13.
Youth ONLY (17 or younger) hunt date: Nov. 28
**Pheasant draw hunts are held at Game Bird Habitat Areas, which are located in Benton, Newton and White counties.
If you are selected to hunt at a Game Bird Area, you must fill out and return the survey form supplied, even if you do not show up on the day of the hunt. If you do not return the survey form, you may jeopardize your participation in future hunts.
Successful applicants may bring up to two hunting partners.
Draw results will be posted online at least one week after the application deadline.
Deer Creek FWA Deer Hunt
Applications accepted online 7/1/2014 to 8/18/2014.
Applicants must possess a license to hunt deer in order to apply.
Applicants are allowed to designate up to 3 hunting-date preferences.
Available dates: Oct. 3-6, 10-13, 17-20, 24-27, 31-Nov. 3, Nov. 9-10, 14-17, 21-22, 28-30, Dec. 6-8, 12-15, 19-21.
Successfully drawn applicants are allowed to bring one hunting partner.
This is NOT a military/reduction hunt. Normal statewide seasons/limits apply. Apply for dates that allow the equipment type you want to use. Bonus antlerless permits may NOT be used.
Draw results will be posted online at least one week after the deadline to apply.
Deer Creek FWA Rabbit and Quail Hunt
Applications accepted online 7/1/2014 to 8/18/2014.
Applicants must possess a license to hunt small game in order to apply.
Applicants are allowed to designate up to 3 hunting-date preferences.
All hunts are one-day hunts, Saturday only, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST.
Available hunt dates: Nov. 2, 15, 29, Dec. 6, 20.
Successfully drawn applicants are allowed to bring one hunting partner.
Draw results will be posted online at least one week after the deadline to apply.
Dove Draw Hunt
Applications accepted online 7/1/2014 to 7/28/2014.
Remember, hunters must possess a Game Bird Habitat Stamp when hunting doves (those who have lifetime comprehensive hunting licenses or resident youth hunt/trap licenses do not need to purchase the stamp, since it's included in those licenses).
Non-toxic shot is required at all DNR properties, including reservoir properties.
Applicants may choose the property, but dates (typically Sept. 1 or 2, except at Bluegrass FWA) will be assigned to successful applicants.
Available properties 2014: Blue Grass, J. E. Roush Lake, Jasper-Pulaski, Kankakee, Kingsbury, LaSalle, Pigeon River, Willow Slough, and Winamac FWAs, and Salamonie Lake. (Mississinewa is not in the draw this year; call Mississinewa for more information).
Successful applicants may bring one hunting partner.
Draw results will be posted online at least one week after the deadline to apply.
Upcoming Hunts
State Park Deer Reduction Draw Hunt
Applications accepted online 7/1/2014 – 8/25/2014.
Applicants must possess any valid license to take a deer in Indiana at the time of application.
Applicants are allowed to apply for themselves and as many as two hunting partners.
If applicants wish to apply with (a) hunting partner(s), the primary applicant must have his or her partners’ hunting license number and date of birth when applying. Applicants must be Indiana residents (or possess a valid lifetime license to take deer in Indiana), be 18 years of age by the date of the first hunt, and must possess the proper licenses to hunt deer in order to apply. Once you have submitted your application online, you cannot change your information.
Each applicant may appear on only one application per hunt (i.e., you cannot be listed as a primary applicant AND a partner for the same hunt).
Preference will be given to those who have successfully completed a Hunter Education course. Hunter Education or International Bowhunter Education courses are required for archery hunts (Clifty Falls and Fort Harrison).
Firearm hunts include any firearm legal to take deer in Indiana. Archery hunts include any archery equipment legal to take deer in Indiana.
For successful applicants, deer harvested at a State Park Reduction Hunt are in addition to regular deer-season bag limits. You do not need to purchase additional licenses to harvest deer if participating in the reduction hunt. For questions regarding State Park Deer Reduction Hunts, please contact DNR State Parks & Reservoirs at (317) 232-4200.
Youth Firearm Deer Hunt at Muscatatuck NWR
Applications accepted online 7/1/2014 – 8/25/2014.
Youth must be 15 or younger on the date of the hunt and accompanied by a mentor, defined as a licensed hunter, 18 or older. The mentor will not be eligible to hunt or carry a firearm for this hunt.
Hunt dates will be during the 2014 special youth deer season: Sept. 27, 28.
Successful hunters will be randomly assigned to either Sept. 27 or 28.
This is designated as a special youth hunt. Youth hunters may use their Youth license, military/refuge license, firearms license, or deer license bundle to participate in this youth deer hunt. Any deer taken with a youth license or military/refuge license will not count toward the youth’s statewide bag limit. Any deer taken with a firearms license or deer license bundle will count toward the youth’s statewide bag limit.
Draw results will be posted online at least one week after the application deadline.
Military/Refuge Firearm Deer Draw Hunt
Applications accepted online 7/1/2014 – 8/25/2014.
Applicants do not have to enter their hunting partner’s information online and do not choose dates (dates are randomly assigned). Successful applicants are allowed to bring one hunting partner.
Available properties: Camp Atterbury JMTC, Muscatatuck NWR (muzzleloader only), Big Oaks NWR, Big Oaks NWR (primitive muzzleloader ONLY), Naval Support Activity, Crane (14 yrs. or older).
**Any military area deer hunt may be canceled or rescheduled on short notice. No hunt fee refunds will be given if a hunt is canceled or rescheduled.
Handguns are not permitted on any military area.
Successful applicants will receive more information regarding their hunt once the draw results are posted. There will be a link to a document with the information.
Draw results will be posted online at least one week after the deadline to apply.
Military/Refuge Archery Deer Draw Hunt
Applications accepted online 7/1/2014 – 8/25/2014.
Applicants do not have to enter their hunting partner’s information online and do not choose dates (dates are randomly assigned). Successful applicants are allowed to bring one hunting partner.
Available property: Big Oaks NWR
**Any military area deer hunt may be canceled or rescheduled on short notice. No hunt fee refunds will be given if a hunt is canceled or rescheduled.
Handguns are not permitted on any military area.
Successful applicants will receive more information regarding their hunt once the draw results are posted. There will be a link to a document with the information.
Draw results will be posted online at least one week after the deadline to apply.
Pheasant Draw Hunt
Applications accepted online 7/1/2014 to 9/29/2014.
Applicants do not choose a property, only a date. Properties are assigned to successful applicants.
Available dates for 2014: Nov. 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, and Dec. 6, 13.
Youth ONLY (17 or younger) hunt date: Nov. 28
**Pheasant draw hunts are held at Game Bird Habitat Areas, which are located in Benton, Newton and White counties.
If you are selected to hunt at a Game Bird Area, you must fill out and return the survey form supplied, even if you do not show up on the day of the hunt. If you do not return the survey form, you may jeopardize your participation in future hunts.
Successful applicants may bring up to two hunting partners.
Draw results will be posted online at least one week after the application deadline.
Deer Creek FWA Deer Hunt
Applications accepted online 7/1/2014 to 8/18/2014.
Applicants must possess a license to hunt deer in order to apply.
Applicants are allowed to designate up to 3 hunting-date preferences.
Available dates: Oct. 3-6, 10-13, 17-20, 24-27, 31-Nov. 3, Nov. 9-10, 14-17, 21-22, 28-30, Dec. 6-8, 12-15, 19-21.
Successfully drawn applicants are allowed to bring one hunting partner.
This is NOT a military/reduction hunt. Normal statewide seasons/limits apply. Apply for dates that allow the equipment type you want to use. Bonus antlerless permits may NOT be used.
Draw results will be posted online at least one week after the deadline to apply.
Deer Creek FWA Rabbit and Quail Hunt
Applications accepted online 7/1/2014 to 8/18/2014.
Applicants must possess a license to hunt small game in order to apply.
Applicants are allowed to designate up to 3 hunting-date preferences.
All hunts are one-day hunts, Saturday only, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST.
Available hunt dates: Nov. 2, 15, 29, Dec. 6, 20.
Successfully drawn applicants are allowed to bring one hunting partner.
Draw results will be posted online at least one week after the deadline to apply.
Dove Draw Hunt
Applications accepted online 7/1/2014 to 7/28/2014.
Remember, hunters must possess a Game Bird Habitat Stamp when hunting doves (those who have lifetime comprehensive hunting licenses or resident youth hunt/trap licenses do not need to purchase the stamp, since it's included in those licenses).
Non-toxic shot is required at all DNR properties, including reservoir properties.
Applicants may choose the property, but dates (typically Sept. 1 or 2, except at Bluegrass FWA) will be assigned to successful applicants.
Available properties 2014: Blue Grass, J. E. Roush Lake, Jasper-Pulaski, Kankakee, Kingsbury, LaSalle, Pigeon River, Willow Slough, and Winamac FWAs, and Salamonie Lake. (Mississinewa is not in the draw this year; call Mississinewa for more information).
Successful applicants may bring one hunting partner.
Draw results will be posted online at least one week after the deadline to apply.