Are you looking to buy an Indiana hunting, trapping or fishing license? Purchase your Indiana license.
License and permit applications may be downloaded to your computer, printed, filled out, and mailed to Fish & Wildlife (see address below) or saved and submitted electronically. If there is no fee, permit applications and reports may also be emailed to: wildlifepermits@dnr.IN.gov.
Applications may be mailed with a check or money order payable to the Indiana DNR (if there is a fee) and annual report (if applicable), or upload the form(s) and pay online by credit card or PayPal. Please note that there is an additional fee of $0.40 plus 1.96% (Visa, MC, Discover) or 2.06% (AMEX) for the credit card fee to pay online.
| License or Permit | Application | Fee | Regulations | Report Form | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquaculture Permit (including grass carp) | $15 | N/A | View | ||
| Aquaculture Pre-Entry Permit (BOAH) | N/A | N/A | View | ||
| Aquatic Vegetation Control Permit | $20 | Form | |||
| Bait Dealer's License |
$20 resident, $75 nonresident | ||||
| Commercial Fishing Licenses |
$40 inland, $200 Ohio River, plus $20 fee for extra tags | N/A | |||
| Deer Processing (Commercial) | N/A | ||||
| Disabled Hunter Permit | N/A | N/A | |||
| Dog Training Ground Permit | N/A | N/A | |||
| Falconry License | $75 | N/A | |||
| Field Trial Permit | $20 | N/A | PDF, PDF | ||
| Fish Hauler & Supplier Permit | $15 | ||||
| Fish Importation Permit | $20 | N/A | |||
| Fish Stocking Permit | PDF Word | $10 | View | ||
| Fishing Tournament Permit (State Park & Reservoir Properties) | Application | View | |||
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Fishing Tournament Permit on Public Waters: Lake Wawasee/Syracuse and Sylvan Lake | Online | N/A | View | ||
| Fishing Guide License | $125 | Lake Michigan Fishing Guide Monthly Report Inland Fishing Guide Monthly Report | |||
| Fur Buyer’s License |
$75 resident, $125 non-resident | ||||
| Game Breeder's License |
$25 personal use, $30 commercial | ||||
| Hunting Guide License | $125 | ||||
| Magnet Fishing Permit | N/A | None | 312 IAC 8-2-10 (DNR managed properties only) | N/A | View |
| Nuisance Wild Animal Control Permit | $25 commercial only | ||||
| Passenger-for-Hire Watercraft | $50-138 | ||||
| Special Purpose Salvage Permit | N/A | ||||
| Scientific Purposes License | $20 | View | |||
| Shooting Preserve License | $150 | ||||
| Special Purpose Educational Permit | N/A | ||||
| Taxidermy License | $30 | N/A | |||
| Wild Animal Possession Permit | $20 | ||||
| Wild Animal Rehabilitation Permit | N/A |
Other permits and licenses
- Licensed Fishing Guides
- Wildlife Rehabilitators
- Licensed Taxidermists
- Fur Buyers
- Commercial Deer Processors
- Permits Required by the Division of Water
If you have any questions about these forms, please call 317-232-4102. After printing and filling out the application form, mail it with any applicable fees to:
Division of Fish & Wildlife
Permit Coordinator
402 W. Washington St., W273
Indianapolis, IN 46204