License: resident $8.75 · nonresident $60.75. Species tags and permits are extra — see each section below.
White-tailed Deer Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Reduction Zone (select counties) | Sep 15 | Jan 31 | OTC |
| Archery | Oct 1 | Jan 4 | License |
| Firearms | Nov 15 | Nov 30 | License |
| Muzzleloader | Dec 6 | Dec 21 | License |
Pheasant Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Fall Archery | Oct 1 | Oct 26 | License |
| Fall Archery (Late) | Dec 6 | Jan 4 | License |
| Fall Firearms | Oct 15 | Oct 26 | License |
| Spring Gobbler | Apr 22 | May 10 | License |
| Regular Season | Nov 1 | Dec 31 | License |
Mourning Dove Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Early Season | Sep 1 | Nov 14 | HIP |
| Late Season | Dec 12 | Jan 12 | HIP |
Pheasant Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Regular Season | Oct 15 | Dec 15 | OTC |
Cottontail Rabbit Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Regular Season | Nov 1 | Feb 28 | License |
Squirrel Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Regular Season | Aug 15 | Jan 31 | License |
Duck & Goose Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Early Canada Goose | Sep 1 | Sep 25 | Stamp |
| Duck Season | Oct 25 | Jan 25 | Stamp |
| Canada Goose Regular | Oct 26 | Jan 25 | Stamp |
Verify before you hunt.
These dates are compiled for planning and can change between when they're published and
when the season opens — and many states vary dates by unit, zone, or WMU. Always
confirm with IN Dept of Natural Resources (IDNR) before heading out. Nothing here is legal advice.