Online reserved-hunt applications available July 1

Indiana DNR Release:

Hunters may apply for a reserved hunt online by visiting www.IndianaOutdoor.IN.gov and clicking on the “Register for a Reserved Hunt” link, beginning July 1. The online method will be the only way to apply.

All applicants must possess a pertinent hunting license for the hunt for which they apply. All applications must be completed by the application deadline to be eligible for the drawing. Hunters will be selected through a random drawing. All drawing results will be posted at www.IN.gov/dnr/fishwild (or www.wildlife.IN.gov) within a week after application deadlines.

Military/Refuge Deer Hunt Draw
Online application must be completed by Aug. 28, 2009

Dove Hunt Draw
Online application must be completed by July 31, 2009

Indiana State Park Deer Reduction Hunts
Online application must be completed by Aug. 28, 2009

Pheasant Hunt Draw
Online application must be completed by: Oct. 2, 2009

Wild Turkey Hunt Draw
Online application must be completed by: March 26, 2010

*Applications for waterfowl draw hunts typically begin in late August. Pheasant put-and-take will be available Sept. 1.

Additional Military/Refuge hunts this year include a firearm hunt at Naval Support Activity Crane, and archery and firearm hunts at Newport Chemical Depot. Permit allotments and/or dates for other military and refuge areas are also being expanded. For answers to questions about military/refuge hunt opportunities, call (812) 334-3795 from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. on weekdays. Note that this is not a toll-free call.
See more information in the Hunting & Trapping Guide online.