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Fish & Wildlife > Hunting & Trapping > Waterfowl & Migratory Game Birds > Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program (HIP) Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program (HIP)

If you hunt for migratory game birds in Indiana, you are required to participate in the Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program (HIP).

  • ducks
  • coots
  • doves
  • sora
  • mergansers
  • geese
  • woodcock
  • snipe

Register Online or by phone at 1-800-WETLAND.

Need to look up your HIP number?

Note: If you are exempt from purchasing a license, please register for your HIP number via the phone number above.  You will not be able to regitser online if you are exempt from purchasing a license.

Simply answer a few easy questions and you will receive a validation number to write on your license. You must have the number in possession while hunting migratory birds. It's free and it's easy. You only need to register once each season, not each time you hunt. The information you provide will help wildlife managers gather information on the migratory game bird harvest.

More information about the HIP program

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