Deer Oct 1–Jan 3. Turkey Apr 22–May 10.
Indiana hunting seasons cover 21 season dates statewide for White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Waterfowl and more. Most seasons are open to any licensed hunter within the posted dates. Use the tables below for exact opening and closing dates by species and zone.
Season data sourced from the Indiana wildlife agency. Always verify dates and regulations on the official site before hunting—regulations can change during the season.
| Zone | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Zone | Rifle | Sep 26 — Sep 27 | — | — |
| Central Zone | Archery | Oct 1 — Jan 3 | — | — |
| Central Zone | Rifle | Nov 14 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| Central Zone | Muzzleloader | Dec 5 — Dec 20 | — | — |
| North Zone | Rifle | Sep 26 — Sep 27 | — | — |
| North Zone | Archery | Oct 1 — Jan 3 | — | — |
| North Zone | Rifle | Nov 14 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| North Zone | Muzzleloader | Dec 5 — Dec 20 | — | — |
| South Zone | Rifle | Sep 26 — Sep 27 | — | — |
| South Zone | Archery | Oct 1 — Jan 3 | — | — |
| South Zone | Rifle | Nov 14 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| South Zone | Muzzleloader | Dec 5 — Dec 20 | — | — |
| Zone | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Zone | Shotgun | Apr 22 — May 10 | — | — |
| North Zone | Shotgun | Apr 22 — May 10 | — | — |
| South Zone | Shotgun | Apr 22 — May 10 | — | — |
| Zone | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Zone | Shotgun | Oct 31 — Jan 10 | — | — |
| North Zone | Shotgun | Oct 17 — Dec 13 | — | — |
| South Zone | Shotgun | Nov 7 — Jan 24 | — | — |
| Zone | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Zone | Shotgun | Sep 5 — Feb 14 | — | — |
| North Zone | Shotgun | Sep 5 — Feb 14 | — | — |
| South Zone | Shotgun | Sep 5 — Feb 14 | — | — |
Indiana hunting season currently spans Oct 1 to Jan 3 for Deer, with other species opening at different times. Dates vary by zone and weapon. This page lists 21 Indiana season dates.
Indiana offers hunting for 8 species, including White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Waterfowl and more. Each species has its own season dates, weapon rules and bag limits.
State Resource
Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:
See Zone boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for Indiana on our interactive hunting map.
Also see Indiana public land, license, and regulations.