Deer season in Indiana runs Oct 1 – Sep 27 across 3 Zones.
| Zone | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Zone | Youth | Sep 26 — Sep 27 | — | — | — |
| Central Zone | Firearms | Nov 14 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| North Zone | Youth | Sep 26 — Sep 27 | — | — | — |
| North Zone | Firearms | Nov 14 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| South Zone | Youth | Sep 26 — Sep 27 | — | — | — |
| South Zone | Firearms | Nov 14 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| Zone | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Zone | Archery | Oct 1 — Jan 3 | — | — | — |
| North Zone | Archery | Oct 1 — Jan 3 | — | — | — |
| South Zone | Archery | Oct 1 — Jan 3 | — | — | — |
| Zone | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Zone | Muzzleloader | Dec 5 — Dec 20 | — | — | — |
| North Zone | Muzzleloader | Dec 5 — Dec 20 | — | — | — |
| South Zone | Muzzleloader | Dec 5 — Dec 20 | — | — | — |
Deer season in Indiana currently runs Oct 1 to Sep 27, across 12 season rows and 3 Zones, split by weapon (Rifle, Archery, Muzzleloader).
The best Zones for deer in Indiana depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per Zone above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.
View Zone boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
Also see Indiana seasons, public land, and license.