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Reserved Hunt Information

Basic information

  • What do I need to apply?
    • A valid hunting license for the species you intend to hunt for that season/equipment.
    • A valid email address for confirmation of application submission.
  • How do I know if my application is complete?
    • You will receive a confirmation email sent to the email address you provided.
    • After you have submitted your application, PRINT or SAVE your confirmation page. Once you have applied, you can double-check if the application was submitted successfully by logging back into the reserved hunt system. If a hunt choice is still in the drop-down box, you did not successfully apply. The system will not allow you to apply for the same hunt more than once. So, if the hunt shows up in your drop-down box, then you need to apply.
    • The website will have you add the hunt you apply for to the "Shopping Cart," and you will be asked to "Check Out" and "Place Order," even though there is no fee. You will need to place your order in the cart to submit your application.
  • Other important information
    • Once you have submitted your hunt application, you cannot change it. If you need to update your contact information, you may do so by logging into the reserved hunt system.
  • Results
    • Hunters will be selected through a random computerized drawing.
    • An email will be sent to applicants who are drawn, as well as those who are not drawn, once the draw has been completed.
    • Results are available within two weeks after the application period has closed.
    • To view draw hunt results, visit Indiana Fish & Wildlife Online Services and click the link to see the status of your reserved hunt registrations or login to your account and view your hunt registrations in your online dashboard. The link from the home page will only show hunts that you registered for when the date of the hunt is still upcoming. Logging in to your account online is required for you to see the full history of your past hunt registrations (previous years).

2023 Reserved Hunts

It is important to note that areas participating in reserved hunts are managed by various agencies and may have unique restrictions that each hunter must follow. Please read each area’s information packet carefully before pursuing a hunt.

  • Deer

    Hunters have the choice of applying for one hunt period at any of the participating areas. Hunt periods, area maps, and property specific restrictions are included in the hunter information PDF packets below. Informational packets for state park early deer reduction hunts will be added later.

    • Fish & Wildlife Areas (FWA) (Application period: 8/20 - 9/24/2023)
    • National Wildlife Refuges (NWR) (Application period: 07/02-08/06/2023)
    • State Park Early Deer Management (Application period: 8/20 - 9/24/2023)
      • Cave River Valley Natural Area
      • Chain O’Lakes State Park
      • Clifty Falls State Park
      • Fort Harrison State Park
      • Harmonie State Park
      • Indiana Dunes State Park
      • Lincoln State Park
      • O’Bannon Woods State Park
      • Ouabache State Park
      • Prophetstown State Park
      • Raccoon State Recreation Area
      • Shades State Park
      • Shakamak State Park
      • Spring Mill State Park
      • Tippecanoe River State Park
      • Turkey Run State Park
      • Versailles State Park
      • Whitewater Memorial State Park
    • State Park Late Deer Management (Application period: 8/20 - 9/24/2023)
      • Cave River Valley Natural Area
      • Chain O’Lakes State Park
      • Clifty Falls State Park
      • Fort Harrison State Park
      • Harmonie State Park
      • Indiana Dunes State Park
      • Lincoln State Park
      • O’Bannon Woods State Park
      • Ouabache State Park
      • Prophetstown State Park
      • Raccoon State Recreation Area
      • Shades State Park
      • Shakamak State Park
      • Spring Mill State Park
      • Tippecanoe River State Park
      • Turkey Run State Park
      • Versailles State Park
      • Whitewater Memorial State Park
  • Dove

    Hunters have the choice of applying for one hunt period at any of the participating areas. Hunt periods, area maps, and property specific restrictions are included in the hunter information PDF packets below. Informational packets for state park early deer reduction hunts will be added later.

  • Indiana Private Lands Access Program (IPLA)

    Hunters have the choice of applying for one county at any of the participating private lands. PDF information packets outlining the details of each hunt type will be available later.

    Deer Archery (Application period: 07/02 - 08/06/2023)

    Participating private lands by county:

    • LaPorte (1 property)
    • Cass (1 property)
    • Sullivan (3 properties)
    • Scott (3 properties)
    • Ripley (1 property)
    • Harrison (1 property)
    • Bartholomew (3 properties)

    Squirrel (Application period: 07/02 - 08/06/2023)

    Participating private lands by county:

    • Bartholomew (1 property)
    • Harrison (1 property)
    • Ripley (1 property)
    • Scott (3 properties)
    • Sullivan (1 property)

    Teal and Early Goose (Application period: 07/02/2023 - 08/06/2023)

    Participating private lands by county:

    • DeKalb (1 property)
    • Sullivan (2 properties)

    Youth Deer (Application period: 07/02 - 08/06/2023)

    Participating private lands by county:

    • LaPorte (1 property)
    • Cass (1 property)
    • Greene (1 property)
    • Sullivan (3 properties)
    • Scott (3 properties)
    • Ripley (1 property)
    • Harrison (1 property)
    • Bartholomew (3 properties)

    Deer Firearms (Application period: 8/20 - 9/24/2023)

    Participating private lands by county:

    • LaPorte (1 property)
    • Cass (1 property)
    • Sullivan (3 properties)
    • Scott (3 properties)
    • Ripley (1 property)
    • Harrison (1 property)
    • Bartholomew (3 properties)

    Early Season Waterfowl (Application period: 8/20 - 9/24/2023)

    Participating private lands by county:

    • DeKalb (1 property)
    • Sullivan (2 properties)
    • Bartholomew (1 property)

    Youth Waterfowl (Application period: 8/20 - 9/24/2023)

    Participating private lands by county:

    • DeKalb (1 property)
    • Sullivan (2 properties)
    • Bartholomew (1 property)

    Pheasant, Quail, and Woodcock (Application period: 8/20 - 9/24/2023)

    Participating private lands by county:

    • Jasper (1 property)
    • Noble (1 property)
    • Steuben (2 properties)
    • DeKalb (1 property)
    • Gibson (1 property)
    • Greene (2 properties)
    • Pike (1 property)
    • Ripley (1 property)
    • Scott (1 property)
    • Sullivan (8 properties)

    Goose Only (Application period: 10/1 – 10/29/2023)

    Participating private lands by county:

    • DeKalb (1 property)
    • Sullivan (2 properties)
    • Bartholomew (1 property)

    Late season Deer Archery/Muzzleloader (Application period: 10/1 – 10/29/2023)

    Participating private lands by county:

    • LaPorte (1 property)
    • Cass (1 property)
    • Sullivan (3 properties)
    • Scott (3 properties)
    • Ripley (1 property)
    • Harrison (1 property)
    • Bartholomew (3 properties)

    Late Season Waterfowl (Application period: 10/1 – 10/29/2023)

    Participating private lands by county:

    • DeKalb (1 property)
    • Sullivan (2 properties)
    • Bartholomew (1 property)

    Late Season Rabbit and Squirrel (Application period: 10/1 – 10/29/2023)

    Participating private lands by county:

    • Bartholomew (1 property)
    • Harrison (1 property)
    • Ripley (1 property)
    • Scott (3 properties)
    • Sullivan (4 properties)
  • Spring Turkey

    Hunters have the choice of applying for one hunt period at any of the participating areas. Hunt periods, area maps, and property specific restrictions are included in the hunter information PDF packets below.

    EXPIRED

    Fish & Wildlife Areas (FWA) (Application period: 2/19 - 3/19/23)

    EXPIRED

    Wetland Conservation Areas (Application period: 2/19 - 3/19/23)

    EXPIRED

    State Parks (Application period: 2/19/23 - 3/19/23)

    EXPIRED

    National Wildlife Refuges (NWR) (Application period: 2/19/23 - 3/19/23)

  • Waterfowl

    Hunters have the choice of applying for five hunt periods at any of the participating areas. Hunt periods, area maps, and property specific restrictions are included in the hunter information PDF packets below.

  • Youth Only
    Deer

    National Wildlife Refuges (NWR)  (Application period: 07/02-08/06/2023)

    Indiana Private Lands Access program (IPLA) (Application period: 07/02-08/06/2023)

    Participating private lands by county:

    • LaPorte (1 property)
    • Cass (1 property)
    • Greene (1 property)
    • Sullivan (3 properties)
    • Scott (4 properties)
    • Ripley (1 property)
    • Harrison (1 property)
    • Bartholomew (3 properties)

    Waterfowl

    Indiana Private Lands Access program (IPLA) (Application period: 8/20 - 9/24/2023)

    Participating private lands by county:

    • DeKalb (1 property)
    • Sullivan (2 properties)
    • Bartholomew (1 property)

    Spring Turkey
    EXPIRED

    National Wildlife Refuges (NWR)  (Application period: 2/15 - 3/12/23)

Past hunt draw results

Frequently asked questions

For help with further questions, please contact DNR Customer Service at 317-232-4200 or toll-free at 877-463-6367 or email INHuntFish@dnr.IN.gov.

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