- County antlerless bag limits (CABL) reduced in 7 counties for 2025-2026
As of Sept. 26, 2025, a significant epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) event is affecting Bartholomew, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Martin, Scott and Switzerland counties. Jennings County’s antlerless bag limit will be reduced from four antlerless deer to two antlerless deer for the upcoming hunting season. Jackson, Scott, and Jefferson counties’ antlerless bag limit will be reduced from four antlerless deer to three antlerless deer per county for the upcoming hunting season. Bartholomew, Martin, and Switzerland counties’ antlerless bag limit will be reduced from three antlerless deer to two antlerless deer per county for the upcoming hunting season. More information.
How to buy a license
Online
Use the Activity Hub.
There is a $3 tech fee per license and a credit card processing fee to purchase a license online. Fees are subject to change, and the credit card processing fee is non-refundable.
In Person
Hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses are available from license retailers, most DNR properties, and the DNR Customer Service Center. Find an authorized license retailer near you. The DNR Customer Service Center is located in:
Indiana Government Center South,
402 W. Washington St., Room W160
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Customer Service Center hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET, call 317-232-4200, Monday through Friday. Closed state holidays. No cash accepted. Debit/credit/check/money order only.
By mail
Send your order with the following:
- Name
- Date of birth
- Include a copy of hunter education certificate or card if born after Dec. 31, 1986
- Complete address, city, state, zip, phone number
- Height, weight, color of hair, and color of eyes
- The last four digits of the Social Security number (this is mandatory)
- Specify the licenses including the season (i.e. deer for muzzleloader)
Send check or money order (payable to Indiana DNR), or credit card information (include number, CVV, and expiration date) to Indiana DNR:
Licenses
DNR Customer Service Center
402 W. Washington St., Rm. W160
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2739
Be sure to include the $1 tech fee for each license. Please allow two weeks for delivery. For more information, call the Indiana DNR Customer Service Center at 317-232-4200. All licenses issued by the DNR are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Other license information
- How to link friends and family to your account (PDF) (Video)
- Licenses and Permits for Hunters and Anglers with Disabilities
- License Reprint
- HIP Registration
- Reserved Hunt Information
- Gift Certificates