Regulations change. Always confirm with the official state fish and wildlife agency before you hunt or fish. This site is an unofficial index, not legal advice. Each fact shows its source and the date we last read it.
Indiana: 2026-27 deer seasons, resident license fees and official links
Run by: Indiana DNR, Division of Fish & Wildlife. Below are the deer season dates and resident license fees we could read on official pages (regulation year 2026-27). This state is newly added and coverage is partial.
Deer seasons
| Season type | Zone / unit | Dates (inclusive) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer reduction zone | Designated deer reduction zones | Sep 15, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | Archery equipment all period; firearms from the opening day of firearms season where local ordinances allow. |
| Youth | Statewide | Sep 26, 2026 to Sep 27, 2026 | Youth 17 and younger on the day of the hunt, with a licensed adult. |
| Archery | Statewide | Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Overlaps the firearms and muzzleloader seasons. |
| Firearms | Statewide | Nov 14, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | |
| Muzzleloader | Statewide | Dec 5, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026 |
Source: Indiana DNR: deer hunting seasons. Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Dates can vary by zone, unit or land type; check the official page for your location.
Selected resident license fees
| License (resident) | Fee | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual hunting license, resident | $20.00 | Official page | |
| Annual fishing license, resident | $23.00 | Hunting and fishing combination is $32 (same page). | Official page |
| Deer license bundle, resident | $91.00 | Per the page's footnote, the bundle covers one antlered and two antlerless deer. | Official page |
| Individual deer license (archery, firearm buck-only, muzzleloader), resident | $39.00 | Each type is $39 on the page; a separate license is needed for each deer. | Official page |
Fees are copied from the official page linked in each row, last verified Oct 17, 2026. Fees, agent fees and online fees change; confirm before you buy.
Good to know
- The statewide bag limit is one antlered deer and six antlerless deer, following each county's own antlerless limit; a separate license is needed for each deer.
Source: Indiana DNR: deer hunting seasons. Last verified Oct 17, 2026. - Hunter orange is required during firearms and muzzleloader seasons, and from the start of firearms season through the end of archery season.
Source: Indiana DNR: deer hunting seasons. Last verified Oct 17, 2026.
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