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Indiana Hunting Resources
Updated: September 22, 2026
Source: Indiana Department of Natural Resources
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- Deer — Reduction Zonethru Jan 31
- Squirrel — Gray & Foxthru Jan 31
- Dove — Statewidethru Dec 31
- Snipe — Statewidethru Dec 16
- Sora Rail — Statewidethru Nov 9
- Goose — North Zonethru Feb 14
- Goose — Central Zonethru Feb 14
- Goose — South Zonethru Feb 14
- Squirrel — Regularthru Jan 31
Opening Soon
- Deer — Archeryopens Oct 1
- Turkey — Fall Archeryopens Oct 1
- Turkey — Fall-Archeryopens Oct 1
- Woodcock — Statewideopens Oct 15
- Coyote / Striped Skunk — Regularopens Oct 15
- Waterfowl — Youth & Veteran Northopens Oct 17
- Turkey — Fall Firearmsopens Oct 21
- Turkey — Fall-Firearmsopens Oct 21
- Ducks, Coots, Mergansers — North Zone (Split 1)opens Oct 24
- Canada geese, Light geese, & Brant — North Zone (Split 2)opens Oct 24
- Ducks, Coots, Mergansers — North Zoneopens Oct 24
- Waterfowl — Youth & Veteran Centralopens Oct 24
- Duck — North Zoneopens Oct 24
- Ducks, Coots, Mergansers — Central Zone (Split 1)opens Oct 31
- Canada geese, Light geese, & Brant — Central Zone (Split 2)opens Oct 31
- Ducks, Coots, Mergansers — Central Zoneopens Oct 31
- Waterfowl — Youth & Veteran Southopens Oct 31
- Duck — Central Zoneopens Oct 31
- Pheasant — Statewideopens Nov 1
- Quail — North of I-74opens Nov 1
- Quail — South of I-74opens Nov 1
- Rabbit — Statewideopens Nov 1
- Pheasant — Statewide-cock onlyopens Nov 1
- Quail — North Zoneopens Nov 1
- Quail — South Zoneopens Nov 1
- Pheasant — Regularopens Nov 1
- Rabbit — Regularopens Nov 1
- Ducks, Coots, Mergansers — South Zone (Split 1)opens Nov 7
- Ducks, Coots, Mergansers — South Zoneopens Nov 7
- Duck — South Zoneopens Nov 7
Ending Soon
Nothing closing in the next 14 days.
Deer
Reduction ZoneIn designated locations only.
Sep 15, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027Youth1 deer of either sex.
Sep 26, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026ArcheryCrossbows included.
Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027FirearmsStatewide.
Nov 14, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026MuzzleloaderEither sex.
Dec 5, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026Turkey
Youth (Spring)Source: [Guide to Indiana Hunting Seasons 2026 | HuntWise](https://huntwise.com/field-guide/state-hunting-guide/the-guide-to-Indiana-hunting-seasons-2024)
Apr 18, 2026 – Apr 19, 2026Spring SeasonSource: [Guide to Indiana Hunting Seasons 2026 | HuntWise](https://huntwise.com/field-guide/state-hunting-guide/the-guide-to-Indiana-hunting-seasons-2024)
Apr 22, 2026 – May 10, 2026Youth SpringSource: [Indiana 2026-2027 Hunting & Trapping Seasons - IN.gov](https://www.in.gov/dA/2c17f1f4d5/fw-hunting_trapping_seasons.pdf?language_id=1)
Apr 18, 2026 – Apr 19, 2026Spring1 bearded or male.
Apr 21, 2027 – May 9, 2027Fall ArcherySplit season: Oct 1 - Nov 1 and Dec 5 - Jan 3.
Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027Fall FirearmsSelect counties only.
Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026Youth
Apr 18, 2026 – Apr 19, 2026Fall-ArcherySplit season: second segment Dec 5, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027
Oct 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026Fall-Firearms
Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026Spring Youth1 bearded or male.
Apr 17, 2027 – Apr 18, 2027Early Teal
FirearmsBag limit 6. Source: [Indiana 2026-2027 Hunting & Trapping Seasons](https://www.in.gov/dA/2c17f1f4d5/fw-hunting_trapping_seasons.pdf?language_id=1)
Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026StatewideNo teal hunting on Kankakee FWA.
Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026Ducks, Coots, Mergansers
North Zone (Split 1)Source: [Indiana 2026-2027 Hunting & Trapping Seasons](https://www.in.gov/dA/2c17f1f4d5/fw-hunting_trapping_seasons.pdf?language_id=1)
Oct 24, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026North Zone (Split 2)Source: [Indiana 2026-2027 Hunting & Trapping Seasons](https://www.in.gov/dA/2c17f1f4d5/fw-hunting_trapping_seasons.pdf?language_id=1)
Dec 19, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026Central Zone (Split 1)Source: [Indiana 2026-2027 Hunting & Trapping Seasons](https://www.in.gov/dA/2c17f1f4d5/fw-hunting_trapping_seasons.pdf?language_id=1)
Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026Central Zone (Split 2)Source: [Indiana 2026-2027 Hunting & Trapping Seasons](https://www.in.gov/dA/2c17f1f4d5/fw-hunting_trapping_seasons.pdf?language_id=1)
Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027South Zone (Split 1)Source: [Indiana 2026-2027 Hunting & Trapping Seasons](https://www.in.gov/dA/2c17f1f4d5/fw-hunting_trapping_seasons.pdf?language_id=1)
Nov 7, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026South Zone (Split 2)Source: [Indiana 2026-2027 Hunting & Trapping Seasons](https://www.in.gov/dA/2c17f1f4d5/fw-hunting_trapping_seasons.pdf?language_id=1)
Nov 28, 2026 – Jan 24, 2027North ZoneSplit season: second segment Dec 19 - 27, 2026
Oct 24, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026Central ZoneSplit season: second segment Nov 21, 2026 - Jan 10, 2027
Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026South ZoneSplit season: second segment Nov 28, 2026 - Jan 24, 2027
Nov 7, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026Canada geese, Light geese, & Brant
North Zone (Split 1)Source: [Indiana 2026-2027 Hunting & Trapping Seasons](https://www.in.gov/dA/2c17f1f4d5/fw-hunting_trapping_seasons.pdf?language_id=1)
Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026North Zone (Split 2)Source: [Indiana 2026-2027 Hunting & Trapping Seasons](https://www.in.gov/dA/2c17f1f4d5/fw-hunting_trapping_seasons.pdf?language_id=1)
Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026North Zone (Split 3)Source: [Indiana 2026-2027 Hunting & Trapping Seasons](https://www.in.gov/dA/2c17f1f4d5/fw-hunting_trapping_seasons.pdf?language_id=1)
Nov 21, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027Central Zone (Split 1)Source: [Indiana 2026-2027 Hunting & Trapping Seasons](https://www.in.gov/dA/2c17f1f4d5/fw-hunting_trapping_seasons.pdf?language_id=1)
Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026Central Zone (Split 2)Source: [Indiana 2026-2027 Hunting & Trapping Seasons](https://www.in.gov/dA/2c17f1f4d5/fw-hunting_trapping_seasons.pdf?language_id=1)
Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026Central Zone (Split 3)Source: [Indiana 2026-2027 Hunting & Trapping Seasons](https://www.in.gov/dA/2c17f1f4d5/fw-hunting_trapping_seasons.pdf?language_id=1)
Nov 21, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027White-fronted Geese
North Zone
Nov 21, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027Central Zone
Nov 21, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027South Zone
Nov 21, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027StatewideAll zones.
Nov 21, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027Squirrel
Gray & Fox
Aug 15, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027RegularGray & Fox Squirrel.
Aug 15, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027Pheasant
StatewideCock only. Source: [Indiana 2026-2027 Hunting & Trapping Seasons - IN.gov](https://www.in.gov/dA/2c17f1f4d5/fw-hunting_trapping_seasons.pdf?language_id=1)
Nov 1, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026Statewide-cock only
Nov 1, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026RegularCock only.
Nov 1, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026Quail
North of I-74
Nov 1, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026South of I-74
Nov 1, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027North ZoneNorth of I-74.
Nov 1, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026South ZoneSouth of I-74.
Nov 1, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027Rabbit
Statewide
Nov 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027RegularBag limit 5.
Nov 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027Crow
StatewideSplit season: second segment Dec 13, 2026 - Mar 1, 2027
Jul 1, 2026 – Aug 15, 2026Dove
StatewideSplit season: Sept 1-Oct 18, Nov 1-29, Dec 19-31.
Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026Snipe
StatewideBag limit 8.
Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026Woodcock
StatewideBag limit 3.
Oct 15, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026Sora Rail
StatewideBag limit 25.
Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026Canada Geese, Light Geese, Brant
North ZoneSplit season: second segment Oct 24 - Nov 1, 2026; third segment Nov 21, 2026 - Feb 14, 2027
Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026Central ZoneSplit season: second segment Oct 31 - Nov 8, 2026; third segment Nov 21, 2026 - Feb 14, 2027
Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026South ZoneSplit season: second segment Nov 7 - 11, 2026; third segment Nov 21, 2026 - Feb 14, 2027
Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026Waterfowl
Youth & Veteran NorthSource: [Waterfowl & Migratory Bird Regulations - Indiana](https://www.eregulations.com/indiana/hunting/waterfowl-migratory-bird-regulations)
Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026Youth & Veteran CentralSource: [Waterfowl & Migratory Bird Regulations - Indiana](https://www.eregulations.com/indiana/hunting/waterfowl-migratory-bird-regulations)
Oct 24, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026Youth & Veteran SouthSource: [Waterfowl & Migratory Bird Regulations - Indiana](https://www.eregulations.com/indiana/hunting/waterfowl-migratory-bird-regulations)
Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026Duck
North ZoneSplit season: Oct 24-Dec 13 and Dec 19-27.
Oct 24, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026Central ZoneSplit season: Oct 31-Nov 8 and Nov 21-Jan 10.
Oct 31, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027South ZoneSplit season: Nov 7-8 and Nov 28-Jan 24.
Nov 7, 2026 – Jan 24, 2027Goose
North ZoneCanada, light geese & brant. Split season: Sept 5-13, Oct 24-Nov 1, Nov 21-Feb 14.
Sep 5, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027Central ZoneCanada, light geese & brant. Split season: Sept 5-13, Oct 31-Nov 8, Nov 21-Feb 14.
Sep 5, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027South ZoneCanada, light geese & brant. Split season: Sept 1-13, Nov 7-11, Nov 21-Feb 14.
Sep 1, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027Coyote / Striped Skunk
RegularNo limit.
Oct 15, 2026 – Mar 15, 2027Free Membership
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