Indiana delivers solid white-tailed deer and wild turkey hunting across its rolling farmland, hardwood ridges, and river bottoms, with growing public land access through state forests and wildlife areas.
| GMU | 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 | — | — |
+ 6 more Deer seasons
| GMU | 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 | — | — |
| GMU | 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 | — | — |
| GMU | 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 | — | — |
Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:
Indiana Official Hunting Regulations →See GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for Indiana on our interactive hunting map.
Hunting in Canada? Explore Crown Land Maps, Hunting Seasons, Licence Guide, and Regulations for Canadian provinces.