Personal license fees have remained the same since 2006, and some commercial license and permit fees have not increased since the 1980s. The costs to maintain healthy habitats, provide public access, and educate the next generation of hunters and anglers continue to increase. To address this shortfall, the Indiana Natural Resources Commission approved fee increases to some licenses and permits to ensure we can continue to protect Indiana’s fish and wildlife resources for this and future generations.
These increases will allow the Division of Fish & Wildlife (DFW) and the Division of Law Enforcement (DLE) to:
- Conduct fish and wildlife research.
- Restore habitats.
- Maintain Fish & Wildlife areas and public access sites.
- Provide technical assistance to private landowners.
- Educate new hunters and anglers.
- Protect and serve the public.
How are the Division of Fish & Wildlife and Division of Law Enforcement funded?
DFW and DLE rely on the sale of hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses and permits. Funds from license sales are split between DFW and DLE to manage fish and wildlife resources and the enforcement of fish and wildlife laws. Learn more about how DFW is funded.
What fees were changed and when will they go into effect?
Commercial license and permit fee changes will go into effect for licenses/permits issued for 2022. Those sales started in October 2021.
Hunting, fishing, and trapping license and stamp fees will increase starting with the 2022 licenses that go on sale in January 2022.
You can view all the fees that were changed in the tables below.
| License category | License name | Date last updated | Previous fee | Fee change for 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combination Licenses | Hunting & Fishing | 2006 | $25 | $32 |
| Youth Consolidated Hunt/Trap | 2002 | $7 | $12 | |
| Fishing | Annual Fishing | 2006 | $17 | $23 |
| One-day Fishing (includes Trout/Salmon) | 2006 | $9 | $10 | |
| Senior Annual Fishing | 2008 | $3 | No change | |
| Senior Fish-for-Life | 2008 | $17 | $23 | |
| Hunting | Annual Hunting | 2006 | $17 | $20 |
| Deer License Bundle | 2012 | $65 | $91 | |
| Deer Archery (Archery Season) | 2002 | $24 | $39 | |
| Deer Crossbow (Archery Season) | 2002 | $24 | $39 | |
| Deer Firearm (Buck Only – Firearms Season) | 2002 | $24 | $39 | |
| Deer Military/Refuge (federal military and national wildlife refuges only) | 2002 | $24 | $39 | |
| Deer Muzzleloader (Muzzleloader Season only) | 2002 | $24 | $39 | |
| Deer Reduction Zone (Reduction Zones only) | 2002 | $24 | $39 | |
| Deer First Bonus Antlerless | 2002 | $24 | $39 | |
| Deer - Second and Additional Resident Bonus Antlerless Deer License only | 2006 | $15 | $24 | |
| Spring Turkey | 2006 | $25 | $32 | |
| Fall Turkey | 2006 | $25 | $32 | |
| Hunting Stamp Privileges | Waterfowl Stamp Privilege | 1988 | $6.75 | $11 |
| Game Bird Habitat Stamp Privilege | 1988 | $6.75 | $11 | |
| Trapping | Annual Trapping | 2006 | $17 | $20 |
| License category | License name | Date last updated | Previous fee | Fee change for 2021/22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishing | Annual Fishing | 2006 | $35 | $60 |
| One-day Fishing (includes Trout/Salmon) | 2006 | $9 | $15 | |
| Seven-day Fishing | 2006 | $20 | $35 | |
| Hunting | Annual Hunting | 2006 | $80 | $90 |
| Youth Annual Hunting | 2006 | $17 | $20 | |
| Five-day Hunting | 2006 | $31 | $50 | |
| Deer License Bundle | 2012 | $295 | $550 | |
| Deer Archery (Archery Season) | 2002 | $150 | $240 | |
| Deer Crossbow (Archery Season) | 2002 | $150 | $240 | |
| Deer Firearm (Buck Only – Firearms Season) | 2002 | $150 | $240 | |
| Deer Muzzleloader (Muzzleloader Season Only) | 2002 | $150 | $240 | |
| Deer Military/Refuge (federal military and national wildlife refuges only) | 2002 | $150 | $240 | |
| Deer Reduction Zone (Reduction Zones Only) | 2002 | $150 | $240 | |
| Deer First Bonus Antlerless | 2002 | $150 | $240 | |
| Deer Hunting - Second and Additional Non-Resident Bonus Antlerless Deer License only | 2006 | $24 | $39 | |
| Youth Deer License Bundle | 2012 | $65 | $91 | |
| Deer - Second and Additional Non-Resident Bonus Antlerless Deer License only | 2006 | $24 | $39 | |
| Youth Deer Archery (Archery Season) | 2002 | $24 | $39 | |
| Youth Deer Crossbow (Archery Season) | 2002 | $24 | $39 | |
| Youth Deer Firearm (Buck Only – Firearm Season) | 2002 | $24 | $39 | |
| Youth Deer Military/Refuge (Federal military and national wildlife refuges only) | 2002 | $24 | $39 | |
| Youth Deer Muzzleloader (Muzzleloader season) | 2002 | $24 | $39 | |
| Youth Deer Reduction Zone (Reduction Zones Only) | 2002 | $24 | $39 | |
| Youth Deer First Bonus Antlerless | 2002 | $24 | $39 | |
| Spring Turkey (Age 18 and up) | 2006 | $120 | $175 | |
| Youth Spring Turkey | 2006 | $25 | $32 | |
| Fall Turkey (Age 18 and up) | 2006 | $120 | $175 | |
| Youth Fall Turkey | 2006 | $25 | $32 | |
| Private Shooting Preserve | 2006 | $17 | $20 | |
| Youth Private Shooting Preserve | 2006 | $7 | $12 | |
| Hunting Stamp Privileges | Waterfowl Stamp Privilege | 1988 | $6.75 | $11 |
| Game Bird Habitat Stamp Privilege | 1988 | $6.75 | $11 | |
| Trapping | Youth Annual Trapping | 2006 | $17 | $20 |
| License name | Date established or last updated | Previous fee | Fee change for 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquatic Vegetation Control* | 1987 | $5 | $20 |
| Aquaculture Permit | 1997 | $0 | $15 |
| Bait Dealers License (Resident) | 1969 | $10 | $20 |
| Bait Dealers License (Non-Resident) | 1969 | $50 | $75 |
| Commercial Fishing License - Inland Waters | 1989 | $4 | $40 |
| Commercial Fishing License - Ohio River | 2002 | $125 | $200 |
| Commercial Fishing License - Ohio River Extra Tags | 2002 | $15 | $20 |
| Endangered Species Propagation Permit | 2018 | $0 | $10 |
| Falconry License | 1981 | $60 for 3 years | $75 for 3 years |
| Field Trial Permit | 1990 | $10 | $20 |
| Fish Haulers and Suppliers Permit | 1990 | $0 | $15 |
| Fish Stocking Permit | 1987 | $3 | $10 |
| Fishing Guide License | 1987 | $100 | $125 |
| Game Breeder License | 1987 | $15 | $25 |
| Game Breeder License (Commercial) | 1987 | $15 | $30 |
| Hunting Guide License | 2019 | $100 | $125 |
| Importation Permit | 1981 | $5 | $20 |
| Limited Take Permit | 1997 | $0 | $10 |
| Nuisance Wild Animal Control Permit (commercial) | 1969 | $0 | $25 |
| Passenger for Hire Certificates | 1989 | $30 - $100 | $50 - $138 |
| Private Shooting Preserve License | 1969 | $100 | $150 |
| Reptile Captive Breeder's License | 1999 | $15 | $30 |
| Roe Harvester's License | 2011 | $1,000 | $1,385 |
| Roe Dealer's License | 2017 | $1,000 | $1,385 |
| Scientific Purposes License (Educational purposes) | 1987 | $10 | $20 |
| Scientific Purposes License | 1987 | $10 | $50 |
| Taxidermist License | 1987 | $15 | $30 |
| Wild Animal Possession Permit (First year only) | 1981 | $10 | $20 |
* Effective July 1, 2022
