Indiana Hunting and Trapping Guide

INDIANA

& TRAPPING GUIDE 2018-2019 REGULATIONS GUIDE

YEAR of theBIRD

INSIDE • 4 easy ways to buy hunting licenses • Complete waterfowl season dates • New gamebird program • 3 counties added to Fall Turkey Firearms Season

Indiana Department of Natural Resources

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ACRES85 GAMEBIRD AREAS 547 NEW ACRES OF PUBLIC LAND IN 292ACRES WABASH RIVER 2017 CONSERVATION AREA

ACRES170 FISH & WILDLIFE AREAS

Lifetime License Holders, The Nature Conservancy, Environmental License Plate Holders (IHT), Bicentennial our partners: Nature Trust, Game Bird Habitat Stamp Holders, Pheasants Forever, Quail Forever, National Wild Turkey Federation, Hunters & Shooters (WSFR) and The Conservation Fund 19 30 34 Public Lands Expand Bonus Deer Waterfowl Dates A colorful infographic details the number of Check out the new bonus antlerless deer This year’s guide, just as last year’s, includes acres the DNR acquired in 2017. quota for your county. the full waterfowl season dates.

Departments

Hunting seasons, bag limits ...... 4 Private land permission form ...... 33 Important updates ...... 6 Migratory birds, waterfowl...... 34 Keep the tradition of hunting alive ...... 6 Hunters fund conservation and recreation...... 36 License information and fees ...... 8 Game bird regulations ...... 38 Youth hunting information ...... 14 Wild turkey regulations ...... 40 Feature story ...... 16 Furbearer hunting ...... 42 Tree stand safety...... 20 Furbearer trapping ...... 43 Two new surveys for deer hunters...... 22 Gray fox...... 45 Deer regulations ...... 23 Non-native wild pigs...... 45 Deer seasons, licenses, bag limits chart ...... 28 DNR Fish & Wildlife Areas/HRI Areas map ...... 46 Bonus antlerless deer information ...... 30 State Reservoirs/State Forests map...... 46 Deer disease information ...... 31 Public shooting ranges ...... 47 Small game regulations ...... 32 DNR Law Enforcement districts ...... 47

The Hunting & Trapping Governor: This is a summary of Guide is a publication of Eric J. Holcomb Indiana hunting and the Indiana Department of trapping regulations. It is DNR Director: Natural Resources. Paid designed as a service to Cameron F. Clark advertisements that appear sportsmen and women in this guide do not imply Fish & Wildlife Director: and is not intended to endorsement by the DNR or Mark Reiter be a complete digest of by the State of Indiana for Photographers: all hunting and trapping the businesses or products Frank Oliver, John Maxwell regulations. Most advertised. The Department regulations are subject to is not responsible for Writers: change by administrative any advertising claims Geriann Albers, Steve Backs, rule. Contact the Division contained herein. Jack Basiger, Joe Caudell, of Fish & Wildlife before Julie Kempf, Travis Stoelting, Nick Werner reproducing any part of On the Cover: Project Coordinators: this booklet. A Northern bobwhite quail perches on a stump Sam Jordan and Seth Peters in Gibson County.

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2018-2019 INDIANA HUNTING & TRAPPING GUIDE 1 MESSAGES

There’s a lot of discussion about cultural diversity these days. But I’d like to talk about a different type of diversity, wildlife habitat. The existence of wildlife, whether it is hunted or not, is made possible by having a diversity of habitats for various species with differing needs. For a number of reasons, wildlife habitat diversity—especially that of Indiana grasslands and prairie—has dwindled in the past few decades. Hunters know that a dearth of grasslands and prairie means a decline in gamebirds like bobwhite quail. But it also results in a decline in songbirds and pollinators, a fact worth sharing with conservation-minded people who don’t hunt. Williamstown, MA | Birmingham, AL The DNR preserves and restores various habitats on public land, but 96 percent of Indiana land is privately owned. To make a true difference, private land needs to be involved. That’s the goal of two DNR private-land conservation initiatives that also address land access for hunters. Both are described in detail in this guide. New this year, the Grasslands for Gamebirds & Songbirds Initiative (GGS) provides financial and technical assistance to private landowners to develop grassland habitat. APPLE (Access Program Providing Land Enhancements), which is in its second year, provides for some habitat About This Guide development, but focuses on providing incentives to willing participants to allow limited public hunting opportunities on their land. If you have had to travel out of state to hunt gamebirds in prior years, this news may rival the This high-quality guide is offered to you sweet sound of any songbird you’ll hear in such grasslands. by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources through its unique partnership with J.F. Griffin Publishing, LLC. The revenue generated through ad sales significantly lowers production costs and Cameron F. Clark generates savings. These savings translate Director, Department of Natural Resources into additional funds for other important agency programs. If you have any feedback or are interested in advertising, please contact us at The DNR and the public share the responsibility of managing the Hoosier 413.884.1001 or at www.JFGriffin.com state’s fish and wildlife resources. As hunters and trappers, you probably know that a large part of what Graphic Design: we do at the Division of Fish & Wildlife involves promoting and enhanc- Jon Gulley, Dane Fay, John Corey, ing specific habitats and the species that thrive in them. Evelyn Haddad, Chris Sobolowski We need your help to fulfill that stewardship mission. It takes partner- ships to create, promote and enhance habitat. If you already play a part, thank you. If you are not involved yet, consider this an invitation to help improve and protect the resources you enjoy that are becoming far too scarce. DNR is charged with being the professional stewards of wildlife resources, but we can’t do it alone. If you are genuinely interested in wildlife resources, being a steward is your responsibility, too. The first way to get involved is individually. When meetings related to habitat issues are held in your area, attend and make sure a hunter or trapper’s voice is heard. Keep tabs on such meetings by subscribing to Wild Bulletin at wildlife.IN.gov/5704.htm. Second, there are tons of conservation groups out there. Those and other groups are powerful voices for habitat stewardship. Consider joining one or another one. Become part of this movement today. Help us create and maintain wildlife habitat. If you’re already playing a part, consider recruiting people to help us grow our population of habitat- minded people. You owe it yourself and future generations who will benefit greatly from the resources you helped preserve.

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2018-19 INDIANA HUNTING SEASONS Welcome to the DNR’s Furbearers Hunting Dates Limit Hunting & Trapping Guide Red and Gray Fox Oct. 15, 2018 - Feb. 28, 2019 No limit Welcome to the 2018-19 DNR Hunting & Trapping Regulations Guide. We hope you Coyote, Striped Skunk Oct. 15, 2018 - March 15, 2019 No limit find it helpful as you prepare for your hunting Raccoon, Opossum Nov. 8, 2018 - Jan. 31, 2019 No limit or trapping seasons. Feb. 1, 2018 - Oct. 25, 2018 Any corrections or updates to information Dog Running (Raccoon, Opossum) Not applicable published in this guide will be made to the Feb. 1, 2019 - Oct. 25, 2019 online version at wildlife.IN.gov/2343.htm The guide provides a summary of Indi- Woodland Game Hunting Dates Limit ana hunting and trapping regulations and is Wild Turkey designed as a summary of current regulations. If Youth Spring April 20-21, 2019 1 bearded or male you need complete versions of Indiana rules and regulations for hunting and trapping, they can Spring April 24 - May 12, 2019 turkey in spring be found in Indiana Code, Title 14, Article 22 Oct. 1 - Oct. 28, 2018 (iga.IN.gov) or in Indiana Administrative Code, Fall Archery (statewide) 1 bird of either sex Dec. 8, 2018 - Jan. 6, 2019 for the fall archery Title 312, Article 9, (IN.gov/legislative/iac). and firearm com- Information in the guide includes season Oct. 17 - 28, 2018 Fall Firearms bined dates, bag limits, license requirements and (see page 41 for counties) cost, legal hunting hours, approved hunting Deer equipment and more. Included this year are the full waterfowl Sept. 15, 2018 - Jan. 31, 2019 Reduction Zone * season dates that in previous years were (see page 24 for Reduction Zones) unavailable until final approval in September by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. The water- Youth Sept. 29 and 30, 2018 See page 28 for fowl dates can be found on page 34. Archery Oct. 1, 2018 - Jan. 6, 2019 deer season bag We also want to thank all hunters, anglers limits and trappers in Indiana for their continued Firearms Nov. 17, 2018 - Dec. 2, 2018 support of conservation and the funding Muzzleloader Dec. 8 - 23, 2018 stream that makes it a success. Every time you purchase an Indiana hunting Special Antlerless ** Dec. 26, 2018 - Jan. 6, 2019 or fishing license, all funds go directly back to Squirrel (gray and fox) Aug. 15, 2018 - Jan. 31, 2019 5 per day conservation. Your license funds are used for The possession limit for woodland game (except deer and turkey) is two times the daily bag limit. programs such as wildlife management and * Designated counties or portions of counties (formerly Urban Deer Zones) research, habitat management and restoration, ** Special Antlerless Season only in counties with a bonus antlerless quota of 4 or more (see page 30) land acquisition, public access, shooting ranges, fish stocking, DNR law enforcement, and more. Upland Game Hunting Dates Limit So, thank you. Finally, good luck in your 2018-19 hunting or Pheasant (cock only) Nov. 1 - Dec. 15, 2018 2 per day trapping season. We hope it’s your best one yet. Quail North of Interstate 74* Nov. 1 - Dec. 15, 2018 4 per day* South of Interstate 74** Nov. 1, 2018 - Jan. 10, 2019 8 per day** Rabbit Nov. 1, 2018 - Feb. 28, 2019 5 per day The possession limit on upland game is two times the daily bag limit. * 2 per day on North Zone fish & wildlife areas, Mississinewa Lake and Salamonie Lake ** 4 per day on South Zone fish & wildlife areas and Patoka Lake Miscellaneous Hunting Dates Limit July 1 - Aug. 15, 2018 No limit Crow Dec. 13, 2018 - March 1, 2019 Frog (bull and green only) June 15, 2018 - April 30, 2019 25 per day Game Turtles * July 1, 2018 - March 31, 2019 4 per day * Eastern snapping turtle, smooth softshell turtle, spiny softshell turtle

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River Otters Deer Surveys A person now has up to 48 hours to notify the There will be two new deer surveys available department if a river otter is killed outside the that will be used to help manage deer popula- season, during the season after the person’s tions and seek hunter input. To find out more, bag limit has been reached, after the statewide see page 22. quota has been reached, or in a county where the season is not open. Contact the DNR to Support turn in the carcass. Purple Paint=No Trespassing Hunters and trappers will need to be aware Indiana’s of a new law in Indiana Code that provides Fall Wild Turkey landowners another option for marking their Rare Wildlife Firearms Season property as “no trespassing” zones. Land- owners can now mark the perimeter of their Three new counties are now open for the Fall property where entry is denied to the public Play an active role in helping Wild Turkey Firearms season: Noble, Elkhart, with purple paint on either trees or posts. The and Kosciusko counties (a complete map of nongame and endangered purple marks must be readily visible to any per- legal counties can be found on page 41). wildlife. Donate to the Indiana son approaching the property. A purple-paint perimeter serves the same legal purpose as a Nongame Wildlife Fund to Legal Rifle Cartridges on “No Trespassing” sign. For more information, protect and manage more than Public Land see Indiana Code (IC 35-43-2-2) at iga.IN.gov. 750 species—from shorebirds and salamanders to lake sturgeon. Staying consistent with years prior, cartridges that meet the specifications listed on page 25 are still legal to use for deer hunting on public Donate on your land. These rifle cartridges, as well as some Indiana income tax additional rifles (including some higher- return, or online at powered cartridges) are legal on private land. Rifle cartridges are legal to use only during endangeredwildlife.IN.gov the deer firearms, youth, and reduction zones from Nov. 17, 2018-Jan. 31, 2019 (in zones where local ordinances allow the use of a Or, write to: Indiana Nongame firearm), and special antlerless seasons (where Wildlife Fund, 402 W. Washington St., open). For more information on legal rifle Room W273, Indianapolis, IN, 46204 cartridges and other deer hunting equipment, see page 25.

FIGHTING TO As the number of licensed hunters nationwide to a wide variety of activities and multi-day continued to decrease in the early 2000s, it workshops for new and experienced hunters became clear that something needed to be and shooters of all ages. R3 also focuses on done to reverse that trend and preserve the expanding learning opportunities for experi- Keep the tradition of hunting. enced hunters as well as introducing hunting In 2009, a group of partners, including to people who do not come from a traditional the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, State fish hunting background. Tradition and wildlife agencies, and other conservation In Indiana, the DNR Division of Fish & organizations went to work. Wildlife’s Hoosier Outdoor Heritage Program The result, the National Hunting and (HOH) operates the hunting, trapping, and Shooting Sports Action Plan, was released in shooting sports R3 program. The goal of HOH of Hunting 2016. It outlines how to recruit, retain, and is to offer events and workshops that provide reactivate hunters and shooters. Within this participants the opportunity to learn how to plan, experts identified challenges facing hunt, trap and experience shooting sports. Alive new hunters and shooters. They also pointed HOH provides about 50 events and work- to the need to develop programs to provide shops a year. Single-day events, such as family workshops and events, not only for youth, but dove hunts, pair participants who are new to also for other people who might be interested hunting with seasoned mentors and provide in trying hunting, shooting or both. As the high-quality hunting opportunities. Multi-day foundation of the plan, they created a new events, like the Learn to Hunt Deer workshop, nationwide program called R3 (Recruitment, provide participants with the knowledge, Retention, and Reactivation). experience and practice they need to try deer R3 efforts focus on providing opportuni- hunting for the first time. ties to every interested person, from those More information about HOH and the wanting to learn how to hunt or shoot to those events offered is atwildlife.IN.gov/2701.htm seeking to advance their skills. These opportu- If you are interested in volunteering to be a nities have moved beyond traditional one-day hunting, trapping, or shooting sports mentor, events that are typically open only to youth, email [email protected]

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General License Regulations LICENSE PRICES • Hunting licenses: A valid hunting license Apprentice License Category License Type Resident1 Nonresident issued by the Indiana Department of Option? Natural Resources is required to hunt any Res. Youth Consolidated Hunt/Trap $7 na Y species of wild animal on both private and (See page 14 for details) public land in Indiana. License exemptions 2 can be found below. Some species also Nonres. Annual Youth Hunting na $17 Y require State and/or federal stamps. Nonres. Youth Deer Hunting na $24 Y Youth Nonres. Deer License Bundle na $65 Y • Resident licenses: To qualify for resident 6 hunting licenses, a person must have estab- Nonres. Youth Spring Turkey Hunting na $25 Y lished a true fixed and permanent home and Nonres. Youth Fall Turkey Hunting 6 na $25 Y primary residence in Indiana for 60 consecu- Nonres. Annual Youth Trapping na $17 N tive days prior to purchasing a license or Annual Hunting & Fishing 2 $25 na Y permit and not claim residency for hunting, Disabled American Veterans $2.75 na N trapping or fishing in another state or coun- Combo Hunt/Fish Annual Hunt/Fish 2 try. All other individuals are nonresidents. Disabled American Veterans 2 $27.50 na N • Licenses and stamps: A hunting license 10-Year Hunt/Fish Annual Hunting 2 $17 $80 Y (and applicable stamp privileges, federal Hunt (small game) stamps or permits, and HIP number) Five-Day Hunting 2 na $31 Y must have either an original signature in Deer Hunting 3 $24 4 $150 5 Y Deer ink and be carried with the licensee while Deer License Bundle $65 $295 Y hunting or the licensee must produce an Spring Turkey Hunting 6 $25 $120 Y electronic copy of the license while hunt- Turkey 6 ing. The license or electronic copy of the Fall Turkey Hunting $25 $120 Y Game Bird Habitat Stamp Privilege 6 $6.75 $6.75 N license must be produced upon the request Stamps of an Indiana Conservation Officer or other Waterfowl Stamp Privilege 7 $6.75 $6.75 N authorized law enforcement officer. Trapping Annual Trapping $17 $140 N • Hunter education: Anyone born after Annual Fishing $17 $35 N Dec. 31, 1986 must successfully complete Trout/Salmon Stamp Privilege $11 $11 N a DNR-offered hunter education class to One-Day Fishing $9 $9 N purchase an Indiana hunting license (see Fishing (includes trout/salmon) pages 10–11 for Disability and Apprentice Seven-Day Fishing na $20 N License exceptions). Senior Annual Fishing $3 na N • License reprints: Lost or damaged licenses Senior Fish for Life $17 na N can be reprinted online at no cost to the 1 - See resident description located at the left of this chart. customer. Reprints at retail locations may 2 - Does not include deer or turkey. come with a $3 service charge. 3 - Deer Hunting includes either Reduction Zone, firearms, archery, crossbow, muzzleloader or bonus antlerless licenses. 4 - The second and any additional resident bonus antlerless deer hunting licenses: $15 each. The first bonus antlerless • License revoked: DNR-issued licenses may license must be purchased at a cost of $24 prior to purchasing the second and any additional bonus antlerless licenses at be revoked at the discretion of a court upon the discounted rate. conviction of fish and wildlife law viola- 5 - The second and any additional nonresident bonus antlerless deer hunting licenses: $24 each. The first bonus antlerless license must be purchased at a cost of $150 prior to purchasing the second and any additional bonus antlerless licenses tions, or at the discretion of the Depart- at the discounted rate. ment, for non-compliance with conditions 6 - Gamebird habitat stamp required to hunt turkey, dove, quail and pheasant. under which licenses are issued. 7 - Migratory waterfowl stamp required when hunting migratory waterfowl (page 34). • License refunds: Licenses are non-trans- ferable and non-refundable. American Express (include number, expira- • Height, weight, color of hair and color of eyes tion date) to: 4. By Phone … How to Purchase a Hunting Licenses Call 317-232-4200 DNR Customer Service Center or Trapping License 402 W. Washington St., W160 1. Online … Indianapolis, IN, 46204 License Exemptions Go to . A service fee applies. The following are exempt from license INHuntFish.com Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. Include the fol- Online license purchases have a $1 per license requirements: lowing information: fee for system support maintenance, and an • Residents or nonresidents participating in a additional $1 plus 2 percent credit card com- • Specify the license(s) and season (e.g., deer DNR-licensed field trial. pany fee on each transaction. muzzleloader) • Resident owners of Indiana farmland or 2. In Person … • Name, date of birth, Indiana Driver’s resident lessees of Indiana farmland who Visit one of more than 525 retailers statewide License number and Social Security num- farm that land, their spouses and children listed at or visit the DNR ber (required by IC 14-22-11-3) INHuntFish.com living with them, while hunting, fishing Customer Service Center. Hours are 8:30 a.m. • Hunter education certificate number if or trapping on the farmland they own or to 4:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. born after Dec. 31, 1986 lease. There is no acreage requirement to 3. 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shareholders, partners, members or owners Indiana allows non-resident landowners, Nonresidents who lease land in Indiana are are comprised solely of the members of an including their spouse and children living with not exempt and must purchase nonresident immediate family and farm that land. them, to hunt, fish or trap on their own farm- licenses. Farmland means agricultural land that is land in Indiana without a hunting license only devoted or best adaptable to the production if the following conditions are met: of crops, fruits, timber or the raising of live- Nonresident Private 1. The nonresident’s state allows the same stock, or is assessed as agricultural land for exemption for the same species for Indiana Shooting Preserve property tax purposes. There is no acreage residents who own farmland in that state*; Nonresidents must purchase a nonresident requirement to qualify for this exemption. shooting preserve license and any applicable 2. While hunting, fishing, or trapping on the • Trustees and named trust beneficiaries com- stamp privilege requirements for species they farmland, the nonresident must keep proof prised solely of the members of an immediate are hunting at a private shooting preserve. of ownership (for example, a tax receipt family when hunting on the trust property The nonresident private shooting preserve identifying the nonresident as owner) in a (as defined in Indiana Code 30-4-1-2). license expires April 30, immediately fol- place where the proof is readily accessible lowing the date the license is effective. The • Residents of Indiana engaged in full-time by the nonresident. nonresident shooting preserve license is $17 military service and who are carrying their * For example, if a nonresident is from state X and the nonresident youth shooting preserve leave orders and a valid Indiana driver’s that only allows Indiana residents who own license is $7. license or Indiana voter registration card. land in that state an exemption to hunt small • Youth participating in free youth hunting game on land they own without a license, then weekends. the same exemption would apply in Indiana Persons with Disabilities for a nonresident who owns Indiana farmland Individuals with a disability that prevents The following nonresidents can hunt with a and is hunting small game on that farmland. them from being able to hunt wild animals resident license: If state X does not include other species under regular hunting regulations may • A nonresident younger than 18 years old (e.g., deer, turkey) in the exemption, then request a special permit from the DNR. may hunt, trap or fish with a resident the nonresident must have and carry a valid Special permits may allow those who can- license if a parent, grandparent or legal nonresident license and any applicable stamp not walk or have serious walking limitations guardian is an Indiana resident. privileges to hunt those species in Indiana. to hunt from a vehicle or gain special vehicle This exemption does not apply to land owned access on public property. • Nonresident military personnel on active by a business, corporation or partnership unless For rules or application forms, contact the duty and stationed in Indiana may hunt or the shareholders, partners, members or owners Division of Fish & Wildlife, 402 W. Washing- fish with a resident license. are comprised solely of the members of an ton St., W273, Indianapolis, IN 46204; immediate family and farm that land. 317-232-4102 or at wildlife.IN.gov/2371.htm

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10 Individuals with certain permanent devel- The apprentice resident youth hunt/ opmental disabilities as defined in State law trap license includes the same licenses and may apply for a conditional hunter education stamps as the regular resident youth hunt/ card. The individual must first take the hunter trap license; it only exempts the license holder education class. Call DNR Law Enforcement from needing to take a hunter education class. at 317-232-4080 for more information. Landowners or lessees of farmland and A disability is defined as a physical impair- their children living with them who meet the ment resulting from injury or disease, excluding requirements for license exemptions listed on impairment due to the normal aging process. pages 8-10 also are exempt from needing an To find out where to hunt on a State apprentice hunting license. property with a disability permit, contact the property manager. A special disability permit is not required Hunter Education to hunt deer with a crossbow; however, a valid Anyone born after Dec. 31, 1986 must success- license is required. fully complete a DNR-offered hunter education class to purchase a hunting license. See apprentice license exception. Hunters certified Apprentice Licenses in another state or Canada can also present A resident or nonresident can buy an appren- a card or certificate and purchase an Indiana tice hunting license without having to take a hunting license. hunter education class. An individual can pur- The DNR offers hunter education courses chase up to three apprentice licenses, of any in counties throughout the state. The program combination, in his/her lifetime before having takes approximately 10 hours to complete. For to take a DNR-offered hunter education class. information on classes in your area, see While hunting, the apprentice hunter at all register-ed.com/programs/indiana/ times must be in close proximity to and able to agency:25? or contact the nearest hunter communicate with a hunterN owhor ist hat least C 18a roeducationlina office: Hunting Regulation 2018 years old and has a valid hunting license (unless • Hunter Education North, 317-605-1028; exempt from needing a hunting license). The email individual who accompanies the apprentice [email protected] hunter cannot accompany more than two • Hunter Education South, 812-482-3093; apprentice hunters at one time while afield. email [email protected]

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assistant property manager, or wildlife biologist Bag and Possession Limits (wildlife.IN.gov/2716.htm) may issue a permit Red Dot Sights It is illegal to take more than the daily bag to an individual to possess the dead animal. Red dot sights are legal for all hunting. limit of a wild animal in a calendar day. An Indiana Conservation Officer or a The possession limit is two times the daily person designated by the Conservation Officer bag limit for species other than migratory birds also may issue a permit to possess one of these Hunting from a (including waterfowl), deer, and wild turkey, animals if it is found dead from another cause. Vehicle or Boat beginning the second day of the season. Mammals and birds may not be taken or The possession limit does not apply to a chased from, by the use of, or with the aid wild animal that is processed and stored at Disturbing Nests or Dens of any motor-driven conveyance (including an individual’s primary residence, except for It is illegal to disturb the den or house of a boats), except: waterfowl and migratory birds. wild animal by shooting, digging, cutting, or It is illegal to carry, transport or ship out- chipping into the nest, hole, burrow, den, or • By an individual authorized to hunt from a side Indiana, in open season, in one day, a wild other home of a wild animal with the aid of stationary vehicle with a Persons with Dis- animal that the individual has taken in open smoke, fire, fumes, chemicals, a ferret or other abilities Hunting Permit. season in excess of the possession limit. small animal, or with any mechanical device • To check traps that are lawfully set and A harvested wild animal that is left unat- (other than a lawfully set trap) introduced into maintained. tended while in the field, not in the immediate the hole, burrow, tree or den where the animal vicinity of the individual who took the animal is hidden or sheltered. • To hunt waterfowl or squirrels from a motor- while in the field, or gifted to another person A person must not wear or use a device boat if the boat is beached, resting at anchor, must have a tag attached or be in a container or to climb poles or trees, or possess an ax or tied to a stationary object, or otherwise with- bag that has the following information: the name saw while in the field at night for the purpose out motion, except as provided by wind, water and address of the person who took the animal, of dislodging a wild animal from a location current or hand-operated oars or paddles. total number and species of wild animals taken, where the animal has hidden itself for security It is illegal to hunt furbearers from any boat. the date the wild animals were taken, and the or protection, or in which the animal main- It is illegal to ride an off-road vehicle with a signature of the person who killed the animal(s). tains a nest or den. loaded firearm (unless it’s a handgun and you You cannot transport a harvested wild are on private property in accordance with animal for another person that is in excess of Indiana Code 14-16-1-23). your bag limit unless the animal is tagged as Trespassing described above. It is illegal to hunt, trap, chase or retrieve game You may carry the carcass of a wild animal on private land without the consent of the Wanton Waste for another person while in the field or trans- landowner or tenant. It is illegal to kill or cripple any wild animal porting from the field as long as the person Always ask permission before entering without making a reasonable effort to retrieve who killed the animal is present with you. private property. A sample private landowner the animal to include in your daily bag limit. When transporting pheasant, the head permission form is on page 33. It is illegal, however, to enter private property and head plumage of the bird must remain without permission to retrieve downed game. attached until processing. Use of Drones Before hunting, individuals should make sure they have permission to track game on land State law prohibits the use of unmanned aerial adjoining their hunting area. Legal Hunting Hours vehicles (drones) to search for, scout, locate, Turkey: One-half hour before sunrise to sun- or detect a wild animal as an aid to take that set (hours may differ on state-owned property animal during the hunting season and for 14 Handguns — see page 41). days prior to the hunting season for that ani- While hunting, an individual may carry mal. There are a few exceptions for purposes One-half hour before sunrise to one- a handgun without a handgun license in Deer: such as agricultural production, nuisance wild half hour after sunset. accordance with Indiana Code 35-47-2-1 at animal control, and scientific research. . It is not legal to take a deer with a Hunting/Running: noon of sea- An “unmanned aerial vehicle” means an iga.IN.gov Furbearer: handgun except during the firearms and spe- son’s first day to noon of last day. aircraft that (a) does not carry a human opera- cial antlerless seasons, and during the muzzle- tor, and (b) is capable of flight under remote No hunting hours, except for loader season with a muzzleloading handgun, Small Game: control or autonomous programming. rabbits on designated DNR properties in and in compliance with DNR regulations. February (see page 32). Waterfowl (ducks and geese): One-half hour Party Hunting Shooting Across before sunrise to sunset. Shooting hours may Party hunting is illegal. In a party hunting differ on state-owned property — see page 34. arrangement, a hunter not only shoots to fill his/ Roads or Waters her license but also shoots additional game to fill It is illegal to hunt, shoot at or kill any animal 8 a.m. of season’s first day to noon Trapping: the licenses of other hunting party members. or to shoot at any object from within, into, of last day. upon or across any public road. It is illegal to shoot across a body of water, except in the Wild Animals Found Dead Spotlighting lawful pursuit of wildlife. It is illegal to shine a spotlight, searchlight or If a deer, wild turkey, river otter, fox squir- other artificial light for the purpose of taking, rel, gray squirrel, Eastern cottontail rabbit, attempting to take or assisting another person Harassment of bobwhite quail, ring-necked pheasant, or fur- to take a deer, or to shine such a light while in bearer (e.g., beaver, coyote, fox, mink, muskrat, Hunters, Trappers possession of a firearm, bow or crossbow. opossum, raccoon, skunk, long-tailed weasel) It is illegal to intentionally interfere with the It also is illegal for a person to deliberately dies after a collision with a motor vehicle, an legal taking of a game animal by another per- cast a spotlight or other artificial light from Indiana Conservation Officer or other law son on public land, or on private land without a motor vehicle if in possession of a firearm, enforcement officer, DNR property manager or permission of the landowner. bow or crossbow.

12 2018-2019 INDIANA HUNTING & TRAPPING GUIDE Selling of Wild Game Protected or regulated wild animals, live, dead, Hunter Orange Requirements or the meat therefrom, cannot be sold, traded To meet fluorescent orange (or “hunter Fluorescent orange must be worn when or bartered. (Exceptions: lawfully taken fur- orange”) clothing requirements, hunters hunting: must wear one or more of the following bearers, river otters, squirrel tails, deer hides, • Deer (See page 23) antlers, hooves, and cured gamebird feathers items that is solid fluorescent orange in color and exposed at all times as an outer • Rabbit may be sold). garment: vest, coat, jacket, coveralls, • Pheasant hat or cap. Minimal logos or patches are • Quail DNR, Federal Property Rules allowed. • Turkey (when fall turkey season overlaps Camouflage-patterned fluorescent orange a deer firearms season. See page 41 for Hunting and trapping regulations may vary details) on some State or federal properties. Please garments do not satisfy the requirement. • Woodcock check with the property manager for current regulations before hunting or trapping on • Squirrel (Nov. 1 through Jan. 31, 2019) State or federal areas. Violation Penalties A violation of a fish and wildlife law or regulation is a Class C infraction. If it is Where to Hunt Trapper Education done with knowledge or intent, it is a Class C The DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife manages 334 The DNR offers trapper education courses misdemeanor. sites in Indiana covering almost 165,300 acres. that describe basic methods for trapping fur- Any person who takes a deer or wild turkey These properties include Fish & Wildlife bearers, handling the catch, and the respon- in violation of any regulation will be penalized Areas, Wetland Conservation Areas, Wildlife sibilities of the trapper. The course takes $500 in addition to any other penalty under Management Areas, and other satellite loca- approximately six hours to complete. the law and can be charged with a Class B tions. Reservoir properties and State Forests To find information on classes in your misdemeanor or Class A misdemeanor (with a add another 200,000-plus acres. area, go to prior conviction). Equipment such as guns and www.register-ed.com/programs/ The combination provides various hunting vehicles used in intentional violation of fish indiana/agency:25? opportunities for the public. To find a hunting and wildlife laws may be seized for evidence spot near you, visit and, upon conviction, confiscated at the dis- wildlife.IN.gov/5427.htm cretion of the court.

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In Indiana, youth hunters have a number of Free Hunting Days special opportunities to help them get outdoors. Youth free hunting days for 2018 are Sept. 8-9 The list starts with a low-cost hunting license and Nov. 24-25. and special hunting dates set aside for them. Any resident age 17 or younger on the date The resident youth hunt/trap license is $7 of the hunt can take any legal game in season for any Indiana resident age 17 or younger. It during these youth free hunting days. To par- includes all hunting and trapping licenses and ticipate, the youth must be accompanied by an stamp privileges, including small game, deer, adult who is at least 18 years of age. wild turkey, and waterfowl. No additional The youth hunter does not have to possess a licenses are needed, unless a federal duck hunting license, Harvest Information Program stamp is required (age 16 and older). (HIP) number or any state stamp, but must The license also is available to nonresident comply with all other hunting regulations. youth (age 17 or younger) who have a par- To hunt waterfowl, a federal duck stamp is ent, grandparent or legal guardian who is an required for all persons 16 years or older. Indiana resident. The youth’s adult partner must be in close Nonresident youth who don’t qualify for the enough proximity to monitor and be able to $7 license can buy the appropriate nonresident communicate with the youth hunter at all youth license — annual hunting, deer, turkey, times. The adult may help the youth hunter or trapping — at the same rate as a resident with calling game but may not carry a firearm, adult license, which is less than nonresident crossbow, or bow and arrow, except for a adult licenses. handgun carried lawfully. The adult must pos- There also are special hunt dates for youth sess a valid hunting license, unless exempted age 17 and younger, and many DNR-managed from needing a license. properties offer youth hunting events as part of their outreach programs. For more details, check wildlife.IN.gov/2701.htm.

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14 The youth hunter must comply with all can participate, but must be accompanied Youth Deer Season other deer hunting regulations. by an adult who is at least 18 years of age. A Youth deer season is Sept. 29-30, 2018. Youth federal duck stamp is required for all persons age 17 or younger on the date of the hunt can 16 years of age or older. A State migratory participate but must be accompanied by an Youth Turkey Season waterfowl stamp is not required to hunt adult who is at least 18 years of age. The youth wild turkey season is April 20-21, 2019. waterfowl or other migratory birds for resident The youth hunter may harvest both antlered Youth age 17 or younger on the date of the youth hunting or nonresident youth hunting and antlerless deer. The antlered deer counts hunt can participate but must be accompanied license holders. toward the statewide bag limit of one antlered by an adult who is at least 18 years of age. deer. The number of antlerless deer harvested is The youth hunter must possess a valid determined by the bonus anterless quota for the license for hunting wild turkey (youth hunt/ National Refuge Hunts county hunted. A youth hunter can take only trap or other). The adult partner must pos- Big Oaks and Muscatatuck National Wild- one antlerless deer in a county with a bonus sess a turkey hunting license and game bird life Refuges will have special deer hunts in antlerless quota of “A” during the special youth habitat stamp if participating in the hunt 2018 and special turkey hunts in 2019 for deer season. (e.g., calling turkeys) unless exempt from youth hunters. The youth hunter must possess a valid license license requirements (see page 8). The deer hunt dates are Sept. 29-30, 2018 at for hunting deer (youth hunt/trap or other) The youth hunter may take only one Muscatatuck and Nov. 3, 2018 at Big Oaks. while in the field unless exempt from needing a bearded or male wild turkey during spring, The turkey hunt dates are April 20-21, 2019 license. The youth’s adult partner must possess which includes both the youth and regular at Muscatatuck and April 21, 2019 at Big Oaks. a valid hunting license of any type that is not an spring turkey seasons. The youth must com- Both Big Oaks hunts include an optional apprentice license. ply with all other turkey hunting regulations. workshop and luncheon the day before. The youth hunter and adult partner must The youth hunter may use any legal shot- To apply for either Big Oaks hunt, send wear hunter orange. gun, bow and arrow, or crossbow. The youth’s a postcard that includes the youth’s name, The youth hunter may use a legal firearm, adult partner must not possess a firearm, bow address and phone number to Big Oaks NWR, bow and arrow, or crossbow to take a deer. and arrow, or crossbow while in the field, 1661 W. JPG Niblo Road, Madison, IN 47250. The adult partner cannot take a deer and except for a handgun carried lawfully. The deadline is Oct. 1, 2018 for the deer hunt may not possess a firearm, muzzleloader, bow and April 1, 2019 for the turkey hunt. and arrow, or crossbow while in the field with To apply for the Muscatatuck hunts, go to the youth hunter, except for a handgun car- Youth Waterfowl Season wildlife.IN.gov/5834.htm ried lawfully. Youth waterfowl season dates are Oct. 13-14, Only one antlerless deer may be taken on 2018 (North Zone), Oct. 20-21, 2018 (Central DNR-managed Fish & Wildlife Areas and Zone), and Oct. 27-28, 2018 (South Zone). some other DNR properties. Youth 17 or younger on the date of the hunt

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Restoring grasslands is important because into APPLE for some additional funding after the habitat type is a treasure trove of the habitat has been created,” Wade said. biodiversity. APPLE began in 2017 with two landowners. The process involves planting up to 40 types The program, which is funded through sales of On Point Indiana gamebird habitat stamps, continues to of native grasses and wildflowers. And all that plant diversity leads to wildlife diversity, accept applications. too—and increased opportunities for hunting, Biologists have had to battle misconcep- wildlife watching and nature study. tions about what it allows, said Erin Basiger, Two new DNR programs Furthermore, the planting of native grasses south region landscape biologist. and wildflowers will improve soil health and “When we talk with landowners, they benefit grassland habitat water quality. worry their land is going to be open to the And while pollinators might not be part public at all times,” Basiger said. “But it’s not. and hunting access of the program’s name, they are also an It is limited hunting. We work with landown- essential element. ers on days that they are OK with having By Nick Werner, DNR staff The loss of pollinating insects and the people out there. We can provide them a list of plants they depend on is a growing concern. names for who is going hunting so they know Pollinators are important not only for wild- who to expect.” life, but also for human health. Estimates Biologists also work with landowners to suggest that one in three bites of food people set daily bag limits for each property. Fur- consume, worldwide, are directly linked to thermore, public hunting on APPLE land is pollination from insects. limited to pheasants, quail and woodcock, To be eligible for either program, land- although the landowner is still permitted to owners must own ground in one of five focal hunt all permitted species. regions. Biologists developed the regions to All APPLE hunters must be licensed. They direct resources to locations where they would are selected by random draw through the have the best chance for success. They are: DNR online reserve system. APPLE helps expand upland hunting • Focal Region 1 (west-central Indiana): opportunities beyond what’s currently avail- Sullivan and Daviess counties, Greene able at DNR Fish & Wildlife Areas. County west of U.S. 231, Clay County south The state relies on a lottery-style system to of U.S. 40 administer upland bird hunting opportunities • Focal Region 2 (southwest Indiana): Gib- on FWAs. For example, 3,444 people applied for son, Pike, Warrick, and Spencer counties. 333 reserved DNR wild pheasant hunts in 2015. “A lot of people from Indiana drive out • Ripley Focal Region 3 (southeast Indiana): west,” Basiger said. “They’d love to hunt here, and Scott counties, Jackson and Jennings The Indiana State Wildlife Action Plan identi- but if they don’t get drawn, their choices are counties south of U.S. 50. fies the loss of grasslands as the single greatest limited.”Landowners interested in GGS or threat to the state’s wildlife. • Focal Region 4 (northwest Indiana): Ben- APPLE in Focal Regions 1, 2 and 3 should The loss, due to changes in land use, has ton and White counties, Jasper and Newton call Basiger, 765-276-3047, or email him at hurt populations of grassland gamebirds, counties south of S.R. 10, Warren County [email protected] songbirds and pollinating insects. Affected north of S.R. 28 Those in regions 4 and 5 should contact species include the Northern bobwhite Wade, 260-468-2515, [email protected]. • quail, ring-necked pheasant, state-endan- Focal Region 5 (northeast Indiana): For more information, see the DNR website All of LaGrange, Steuben, Noble and gered Henslow’s sparrow and loggerhead at wildlife.IN.gov/9467.htm Dekalb counties. shrike, monarch butterflies, native bees and honeybees. GGS is funded through 2021 with a three- While the DNR manages Fish & Wild- year budget of $2 million. Most funding for life Areas to provide this type of habitat, 96 GGS comes from a grant from USDA Natural What If You Don’t percent of land in Indiana is privately owned. Resources Conservation Service’s Regional Improving grassland habitat on Indiana’s Conservation Partnership Program. DNR Fish Own Eligible Land? landscape requires an approach that includes & Wildlife contributed funding, too, as did 32 You can still help by donating money to private tracts. partners and more than 50 financial sponsors. GGS. Donations are tax-deductible. Two new private-land conservation initia- Partners include Soil & Water Conserva- 1. Online. Make an immediate donation tives through DNR Fish & Wildlife are aimed tion Districts, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, through the Indiana Natural Resources at mitigating the problem of habitat loss, while Pheasants Forever/Quail Forever, Audubon Foundation website. More information also addressing land access for hunters. They Society, National Wild Turkey Federation, is at wildlife.IN.gov/9467.htm. are the Grasslands for Gamebirds & Songbirds Ducks Unlimited, Izaak Walton League, DNR Initiative (GGS) and Access Program Provid- Forestry, Indiana Wildlife Federation, private 2. Mail. Send a check or money order, ing Land Enhancements (APPLE). companies and seed vendors. made payable to Indiana Natural Resources Foundation. Denote GGS in GGS provides financial incentives and The DNR will begin accepting applications the memo for proper routing. Address: technical assistance for landowners to develop for GGS this fall. grassland habitat with help from a DNR biolo- APPLE also provides some incentives for Grasslands for Gamebirds and Songbirds gist, according to Jason Wade, north region habitat development, but the main focus is 402 W. Washington St, W273 landscape biologist with DNR Fish & Wildlife. to encourage participants through financial Indianapolis, IN 46204 “This could be an old field that you’ve incentives to allow limited public hunting For more information, contact Josh Grif- been mowing,” Wade said. “Maybe it’s an old opportunities on their land. fin, [email protected] or 317-234-9737. pasture that’s starting to grow up or corners “The idea is that someone will sign up for of fields that are unproductive. That’s what we and receive funding for a habitat project using are targeting.” GGS, then enroll some or all of those acres

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Sometime this hunting season, a hunter will fall out of a tree stand. Perhaps he will survive; perhaps not. Most assuredly, he or she will suffer injuries. It’s inevitable. The sad thing is it’s also avoidable. “Wearing your safety harness in a tree stand is comparable to wearing your life jacket around water,” said Lt. Larry Morrison of the DNR Law Enforcement division. “When the accident hap- pens, it’s going to save your life. “When you leave the ground, you should be secured to the tree with a full-body safety harness.” Of the 177 hunting accident reports filed by the DNR Division of Law Enforcement over the past five years, 109 involved falls from tree stands. Most of the victims were not wearing any form of fall arrest device, which could have prevented serious injury. National studies show that one of every ‒‒ Clear debris from the base of the tree to • Make sure broadheads are covered before two tree stand users wears a fall arrest device minimize injury from a fall and to ensure raising or lowering a bow with a haul line. and that as many as 30 percent of hunters a safe base if using a ladder stand. • If you fall, stay calm. By planning ahead, who hunt from an elevated stand will have an During the hunt you can avoid additional problems. incident sometime in their hunting career. The National Bowhunter Education Foun- • Wear a full-body harness (FBH). Simply • Have emergency equipment, such as a dation (www.nbef.org) states on its website: owning a FBH does not make you safe. You knife, cell phone, flashlight, and/or whistle “Some will not live to tell their story; others must wear it. on your person. will tell it from a hospital bed or wheelchair. • Make sure your FBH is attached to the tree • Practice the three Rs: recover, relief and Many accident victims will never hunt again.” as soon as you begin to climb. rescue. Attempt to recover and return to The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service offers the your stand. If this is not possible, exercise following tree stand safety tips: • In the case of ladder stands, attach the FBH your legs by pushing against the tree, using before securing the platform to the tree or Before the hunt another form of motion or your suspension stepping onto it. relief device until help arrives. • Know your equipment. • When climbing a ladder, keep three points The best tip of all? ‒‒ Read and understand manufacturer’s of contact with the ladder at all times. Both Don’t take chances. instructions and warning before using hands and a foot or both of your feet and Don’t be a thud! your tree stand and full-body harness one hand should be used to support your (FBH). body weight when using a ladder. ‒‒ Check stands (including straps and • When using a platform stand, climb higher chains) every season and before each than the stand and then step down onto the TREE-STAND ACCIDENTS use for signs of wear, fatigue, cracks, and platform. Slowly put your weight onto your IN INDIANA 2013-2017 loose or missing nuts and bolts. Replace stand to be sure of your balance. as necessary. • Use boots with non-slip soles to avoid slip- Total % of Total Treestand ‒‒ Practice at ground level with your tree ping, especially in wet weather. Year Hunting Due to Falls stand and FBH with another person In the stand Incidents Falls present. • Properly adjust your FBH. Whether stand- ‒‒ Learn how to properly use your FBH 2017 37 28 76.0 ing or sitting, keep the tether-line distance with a suspension release device. between you and the tree as short as pos- 2016 47 25 53.2 • Select the right tree for your stand. sible with no slack in the tether while in a seated position. This will minimize the ‒‒ Find a healthy, straight tree that is the 2015 37 20 54.1 distance in the case of a fall. right size for your tree stand. • Use a haul line. Always raise and lower your ‒‒ Check the tree for insect nests or 2014 23 18 78.3 firearm, bow or other equipment with a animal dens. haul line. 2013 33 18 54.5 ‒‒ Avoid using climbing stands on smooth • Make sure firearms are unloaded before barked trees, especially during icy or wet attaching to a haul line and don’t attach the Total 182 109 59.9 conditions. haul line near the trigger or trigger guard.

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More hunters and other Indiana residents after harvesting and checking in their deer. Hunters are asked about the number of deer who have an interest in deer management seen, how many were seen but not shot, and their opinion about the number and quality of can now make their opinions known to the deer seen. Hunters are also asked for specific information about their deer, including the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife (DFW) more location of harvest, age, lactation and antler characteristics, as well as opinion data about frequently because of the DFW’s increased the hunting experience. The goal is to have 50 to 100 hunters fill online resources. out this survey for each county (depending upon the level of harvest in that county) to ensure that the data are representative for The DNR has been incorporating opinions license should make a special effort to create each county. There is no maximum number of of hunters and landowners into management an online account with the DNR to ensure hunters who can participate in the survey in decisions through surveys since the early they receive the various surveys, as should each county. Having more hunters participate 1990s. However, in past years, only a random any Indiana residents or hunters hunting on in the survey in each county will ensure that selection of hunters and landowners could be various exemptions. This can be done at the the data collected for the county are more surveyed because of the high cost and logistics secure link at INHuntFish.com, where you representative of the county’s deer popula- of paper surveys. Many hunters complained can verify or correct your existing contact tion. Results for each county that achieves they never received a survey and felt their information, including email address, or open the minimum sample sizes will be reported opinion was not being heard. Now, anyone an account. each year on a county-by-county basis in the with a DNR account can provide input on a The DFW has also incorporated a second annual White-tailed Deer Report. regular basis through the new Indiana Deer survey into deer management—the After This partnership between DFW and Management Survey. Hunt Survey. This survey was tested during Indiana hunters will provide DFW with large Hunters and anglers who purchase licenses the 2017-2018 hunting season to collect bio- amounts of data that should allow for more on a regular basis will be emailed an invita- logical data about deer and sociological data accurate management of the deer herd and tion to complete the survey. Hunters who about deer hunters regarding a single hunt. help hunters understand more about the deer use a landowner exemption or have a lifetime Hunters complete the survey immediately herd where they hunt.

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Legal Hunting Hours Deer Regulations Legal hunting hours for all deer seasons are License Requirements from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half Unless exempt (see pages 8 and 10), an hour after sunset. individual must have a signed or digital deer Hunter Orange Requirements hunting, resident youth hunt/trap, lifetime Hunters, including those using archery comprehensive hunting, or lifetime compre- equipment, must meet hunter orange require- hensive hunting/fishing license when hunt- ments while hunting for deer during fire- ing deer on public or private land. Except arms (Nov. 17-Dec. 2, 2018), muzzleloader for the deer license bundle and resident (Dec. 8-23, 2018) and special antlerless fire- youth hunting & trapping license, only one arms (Dec. 26, 2018-Jan. 6, 2019) seasons. deer can be taken per deer hunting license. Hunter orange must be worn during the See the table on page 28 for a summary special youth deer season (Sept. 29-30, 2018). of deer seasons, licenses, bag limits and See page 13 for a description of hunter equipment requirements. orange requirements. • Archery Season: an archery, deer license An occupied ground blind must display bundle, bonus antlerless, resident youth hunter orange of at least 144 square inches on hunt/trap, lifetime comprehensive hunting, each side so that it is visible from any direction or lifetime comprehensive hunting/fishing while deer hunting during any deer season license is required. To use a crossbow dur- in which a hunter is already required to wear ing the archery season, an individual must hunter orange. have a crossbow license, deer license bundle, Hunter orange is required only on ground bonus antlerless, resident youth hunt/trap, blinds constructed of man-made or synthetic lifetime comprehensive hunting, or lifetime materials and placed on or within 4 feet of the comprehensive hunting/fishing license. ground that conceals a hunter so the hunter orange is visible from one or more directions, • a deer firearms, deer Firearms Season: and is required on public and private land. A license bundle, bonus antlerless, resident flag placed on top of a blind does not satisfy youth hunt/trap, lifetime comprehensive this hunter orange requirement. hunting, or lifetime comprehensive hunting/fishing license is required. (Note: a Infrared Sensors/Electronic Calls muzzleloader license is not valid during The use of infrared sensors or electronic deer the deer firearms season). A deer firearms calls to locate or take deer is illegal. license is only valid for the harvest of one It is also illegal to hunt or to retrieve deer with antlered deer during the firearms season. the aid of an infrared sensor or to hunt deer while possessing an electronic deer call. • Muzzleloader Season: a muzzleloader, deer license bundle, bonus antlerless, Antlered Deer resident youth hunt/trap, lifetime compre- An antlered deer must have at least one antler hensive hunting, or lifetime comprehensive that is at least 3 inches long. hunting/fishing license is required. (Note: a Tree Stands firearms license is not valid during the deer Tree stands may be used for hunting deer muzzleloader season). during all deer hunting seasons. It is illegal to Deer License Bundle erect or hunt from a permanent tree blind on The deer license bundle is valid for all deer State-owned or State-leased lands. Portable seasons except for the Reduction Zone Season. tree stands may be used on State-owned or The deer license bundle allows an individ- State-leased lands, U.S. Forest Service lands ual to harvest up to three deer (two antlerless and lands of the Muscatatuck, Patoka River and one of either sex) with only one license. and Big Oaks national wildlife refuges and An antlered deer harvested with the deer may be left overnight only from noon Sept. 15 license bundle counts toward an individual’s through Jan. 10. one antlered deer limit for statewide seasons. Fasteners that penetrate a tree more than The bundle can be used to take a deer with 1/2 inch are prohibited on these lands. equipment legal during the archery (this A tree stand placed on public land must be includes crossbows), firearm, and muzzle- legibly marked in English with the owner’s loader seasons, and in counties open to the name, address and telephone number, or DNR special anterless-only season. Customer Identification Number. Antlerless deer harvested with the deer Fair Chase license bundle can be used toward the bag limit It is illegal to use bait, salt, snares, dogs or for bonus antlerless deer in that county as well other domesticated animals to take deer. as the archery, muzzleloader, and special antler- Bait is considered any product that is trans- less-only bag limits. If used toward the bonus ported into a hunting area and placed there antlerless deer county quota, the county quota for animal consumption. Baits can be in the applies. See page 26 for bonus county quotas. form of salt, mineral blocks, prepared solid The bundle may not be used toward the or liquid, or piles of apples or other food that bag limit for bonus antlerless deer on DNR is intended for the animal to eat. An area is properties where the bonus antlerless license considered to be baited for 10 days after the cannot be used. Contact the property or go to removal of the bait and any affected soil. wildlife.IN.gov for details.

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Dogs may be used while on a leash only to valid when working toward the Reduction and is carrying the required information. A track or trail wounded deer. Zone bag limit. A valid license is required for hunter must maintain immediate custody of Artificial deer decoys are legal for deer each deer taken. and visual contact with the deer carcass unless hunting. The season does not override any local the completed temporary transportation tag is Deer Reduction Zones ordinances restricting shooting of firearms attached. The tag must be attached to the deer and bows. before the hunter leaves the deer or loads the In addition to statewide bag limits, deer reduc- Where allowed by local ordinances, firearms deer in a vehicle. tion zones, previously called urban deer zones, legal for deer hunting can be used in Reduction give hunters opportunities to harvest deer in Zones from Nov. 17, 2018 to Jan. 31, 2019. defined urban areas with high deer densities. Hunter orange clothing requirements Reporting Requirements The Reduction Zone season is must be followed to hunt deer with a firearm Hunters are required to register their har- Sept. 15, 2018 through Jan. 31, 2019. The bag in a Reduction Zone. Hunters must obtain vested deer within 48 hours of the kill. This limit for the Reduction Zones is 10 deer, of permission from landowners to hunt on their can be done one of three ways: which only one can be antlered. Individuals property. (For a private land permission form, hunting in a designated Reduction Zone who • Self reporting online through the DNR’s see page 33.) are attempting to satisfy the Reduction Zone CheckIN Game system (CheckINGame. Reduction Zone licenses are not permitted bag limit must harvest an antlerless deer before dnr.IN.gov) on Division of Fish & Wildlife properties. harvesting an antlered deer (a.k.a. earn-a-buck). Deer Reduction Zones may be altered • Calling 800-419-1326 (a $3 fee applies) The earn-a-buck requirement only applies to annually at the DNR director’s discretion the Reduction Zone bag limit. The Reduction • Finding a check station, or license retailer based on deer population management needs. Zone bag limit is in addition to all other bag who will enter the information for you Please visit to see a limits. (See page 28 for deer bag limits.) wildlife.IN.gov/8534.htm through CheckIN Game. current map and zone descriptions. A Reduction Zone license has been estab- Once the deer is registered with the lished to replace previous requirements to CheckIN Game system, a confirmation possess a regular archery, extra archery or Tagging Requirements number will be generated. The number must bonus antlerless license. The Reduction Zone Immediately upon killing a deer, the hunter be recorded on a temporary transportation tag license allows an individual to harvest one must complete a temporary tag on paper that and kept with the deer until processing begins. deer per license in a defined Reduction Zone. states the hunter’s name, address, sex of the The deer head must remain attached to Hunters attempting to satisfy the Reduc- deer, license number (if applicable) of the the carcass until the deer is registered with tion Zone bag limits must have a Reduction individual who took the deer, and the day and CheckIN Game and a confirmation number Zone, resident youth hunt/trap, lifetime month of the kill. A hunter is not required to is issued. comprehensive hunting, or lifetime compre- place the tag on the deer while dragging it out hensive hunting/fishing license, or meet a of the field as long as the hunter has filled out license exemption. The bundle license is not

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24 Magnum, .44 Special, .44-.40 Winchester, Handguns, other than muzzleloading hand- Hunting Equipment .45 Colt, .454 Casull, .458 SOCOM, .475 Line- guns, must have a barrel at least 4 inches long Legal Firearms baugh, .480 Ruger, .50 Action Express, .500 and must fire a bullet of .243-inch diameter or Shotguns, handguns, rifles with legal S&W, .460 Smith & Wesson, .450 Bushmaster, larger. The handgun cartridge case, without cartridges, muzzleloading long guns and and .50 Beowulf. Full metal jacketed bullets the bullet, must be at least 1.16 inches long. muzzleloading handguns are legal during the are illegal. There is no maximum cartridge length for firearms and special antlerless seasons. Only A State law that allowed certain rifle car- those used in handguns. Full metal-jacketed muzzleloading firearms are legal during the tridges to be used for deer hunting on private bullets are not permitted. The handgun muzzleloader season. land was amended earlier this year to clarify must not be a rifle that has a barrel less than Hunters may carry more than one type of requirements. During the firearms, reduc- 18 inches. (A rifle with a barrel less than 18 legal firearm when hunting during the fire- tion zone from Nov. 17, 2018-Jan. 31, 2019 (in inches is not considered a handgun.) arms, youth, reduction zone (in zones where zones where local ordinances allow the use of Handguns are not permitted for hunting on local ordinances allow the use of a firearm), firearms) youth seasons, and special antlerless any military areas. and special antlerless seasons only. season (where open), rifles that fire cartridges Some handgun cartridges that are legal Shotguns meeting the following requirements may be for deer hunting include .357 Magnum, .41 used to hunt deer on private land only: Magnum, .44 Magnum, .44 Special, .45 Colt, Shotguns must be 10-, 12-, 16-, 20- or .45 Long Colt, .45 Winchester Magnum, .35 28-gauge or .410 bore loaded with slugs or • The cartridge must have a minimum case Remington and .357 Herrett. saboted bullets. Rifled slug barrels are permit- length of 1.16 inches and a maximum case State law also legalizes a handgun that ted. Combination rifle-shotguns are allowed. length of 3 inches. fires the 10mm Auto and 40 Smith & Wesson Rifles • The cartridge must fire a bullet with a mini- cartridge. Rifles chambered for cartridges that fire a mum diameter of .243 inches (same as 6 mm). Some handgun cartridges that are illegal bullet of .357-inch diameter or larger, have a for deer hunting are .38 Special, .38 Smith • A hunter must not possess more than 10 of minimum case length of 1.16 inches, and have a and Wesson, .38 Colt New Police, .38/200, .38 these cartridges while hunting deer. maximum case length of 1.8 inches are legal to Long Colt, .38 Super, .38 ACP, .38 Colt Auto, use only during the deer firearms, youth, reduc- • Full metal jacketed bullets are illegal. .45 ACP, .45 Automatic and .45 Auto Rim. All tion zones from Nov. 17-Jan. 31 (in zones where Handguns .25/.20, .32/.20 and .30 carbine ammunition is local ordinances allow the use of a firearm), and prohibited. Legal handguns can be used to hunt deer special antlerless seasons. These rifle cartridges during the firearms, reduction zone from Nov. Muzzleloaders can be used on public and private land. 17, 2018 - Jan. 31, 2019 (in zones where local Legal muzzleloaders can be used to hunt deer Some cartridges legal for deer hunt- ordinances allow the use of a firearm), and during the firearms, youth, reduction zone (in ing include the .357 Magnum, .38-.40 special antlerless seasons. zones where local ordinances allow the use of Winchester, .41 Magnum, .41 Special, .44 a firearm), muzzleloader, and special antlerless “Celebrate the deer hunting tradition by attending a

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seasons. Only muzzleloading firearms (includ- Airbows do not meet the definition of legal way to monitor many species across the state. ing muzzleloading handguns) are legal during archery equipment. If you plan to bowhunt for deer between the muzzleloader season. The bow must have a pull of at least Oct. 1 and Nov. 16 and want to participate Muzzleloading firearms must be .44 caliber 35 pounds. in the survey, call 812-334-1137 or email a or larger, loaded with a single bullet of at least Arrows must be tipped with broadheads note to [email protected] and provide your .357 caliber. Saboted bullets are allowed, that are metal, metal-edged, or napped flint, name and mailing address, and mention the provided the bullet is .357 caliber or larger. chert or obsidian. Poisoned or exploding Archer’s Index. A muzzleloading firearm must be capable of arrows are illegal.

being loaded from only the muzzle. Multiple- Bows drawn, held or released by means other The deadline to register is Sept. 15, 2018. If you’ve previously participated, there is no barrel muzzleloading long guns are allowed. than by hand or hand-held releases may be used. need to resend your contact information. Send Muzzleloading handguns are allowed. The No portion of the bow’s riser or any track, corrections or changes to the email or phone muzzleloading handgun must be single shot, trough, channel, arrow rest or other device that number listed above. .50 caliber or larger, loaded with bullets at least attaches to the bow’s riser can guide the arrow .44 caliber and have a barrel at least 12 inches from a point back beyond the bow’s brace height. long, measured from the base of the breech plug The common overdraw is still allowed as Disposition of Carcasses excluding tangs and other projections to the long as it does not extend beyond the string Carcasses of deer and other wild animals end of the barrel, including the muzzle crown. when the bow is relaxed. that are lawfully taken cannot be dumped in Crossbows are legal hunting equipment Carrying Handguns streams or other bodies of water or left in the during the archery deer season and in Deer While hunting, an individual may carry a hand- open for scavengers and others to see without Reduction Zones. gun without a handgun license in accordance permission from the landowner. Dumping A crossbow means a device for propelling an with Indiana Code 35-47-2-1 at dead deer and other wild animals in a water- iga.IN.gov. arrow by means of limbs mounted on a stock Deer can be taken with a handgun when in way is considered littering and is a criminal and a string and having a working safety that compliance with DNR regulations and only offense punishable by a fine. Rotting carcasses may be drawn, held, and released by a mechani- during the firearms and special antlerless sea- in a waterway can also affect water quality for cal device. It has to have a mechanical safety sons, and with muzzleloading handguns only in those downstream. and a pull of at least 125 pounds. the muzzleloader seasons, or in deer reduction zones when and where local ordinances allow. Legal Archery Equipment Archer Survey Deer Hotline If you have questions about deer hunting regu- Legal equipment includes long bows, com- Since the early 1990s, bowhunters have teamed lations, call 812-334-3795, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. pound bows or recurve bows and arrows. with DNR biologists to record wildlife obser- ET, Monday through Friday. This is not a toll- vations during the archery deer season. This free call. See for annual tally of wildlife sightings is a valuable wildlife.IN.gov/7389.htm Tomlinson’s Deer Hunting FAQs. Shooting Supplies THE PLOTTERS’ CHOICE New & Used Riﬂ es, Shotguns & Handguns For Quality Food Plots, you need Quality PlanƟng Equipment. BUY ~ SELL ~ TRADE The Kasco PloƩers’ Choice is the Right Choice. We have the LARGEST inventory of reloading supplies AND optics in NE Indiana! Rugged enough for the OVER 650 FIREARMS IN STOCK! toughest terrain, with 8475 E. US 33, Suite G • Churubusco, IN precision seed meters 260-693-2830 for use with a wider variety of seeds, The Plotters’ Choice is the most versatile food plot seeder on the market.

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* Youth Season – Sept. 29 and 30, 2018 1 antlered deer AND the number of bonus antlerless deer per county quota (see page 30) Resident Youth Hunt/Trap License • • • • • Nonresident Youth Deer License (incl. Deer License Bundle) • • • • • Reduction Zone Season – Sept 15, 2018- Jan. 31, 2019 1 antlered deer (see “earn-a-buck” req. page 24) AND 9 antlerless deer OR 10 antlerless deer Reduction Deer Zone License • • • • • • • Lifetime Comprehensive Hunting License • • • • • • • Lifetime Comprehensive Hunting/Fishing License • • • • • • • Youth License • • • • • • • * Archery Season – Oct. 1, 2018- Jan. 6, 2019 2 antlerless deer OR 1 antlered and 1 antlerless deer (AND bonus antlerless county quota) Archery License • Crossbow License • Lifetime Comprehensive Hunting License • • Lifetime Comprehensive Hunting/Fishing License • • Deer License Bundle • • Bonus Antlerless License • • Youth License • • * Firearms Season – Nov. 17, 2018 - Dec. 2, 2018 1 antlered deer (AND bonus antlerless county quota) Firearms License (antlered deer only) • • • • • Lifetime Comprehensive Hunting License • • • • • Lifetime Comprehensive Hunting/Fishing License • • • • • Deer License Bundle • • • • • Bonus Antlerless License • • • • • Youth License • • • • • * Muzzleloader Season – Dec. 8 - 23, 2018 1 antlered deer OR 1 antlerless deer (AND bonus antlerless county quota) Muzzleloader License • • Lifetime Comprehensive Hunting License • • Lifetime Comprehensive Hunting/Fishing License • • Deer License Bundle • • Bonus Antlerless License • • Youth License • • Special Antlerless Firearms Season – Dec 26, 2018 - Jan. 6, 2019 the number of bonus antlerless deer per county with a quota of 4 or more (see page 30) Lifetime Comprehensive Hunting License • • • • • Lifetime Comprehensive Hunting/Fishing License • • • • • Deer License Bundle • • • • • Bonus Antlerless Deer License • • • • • Youth License • • • • • Orange Text — Hunter Orange clothing is required for the entire season (see page 13). * Statewide Season — Only one antlered deer per hunter may be taken during the special youth, archery, firearms, and muzzleloader seasons combined. • An antlered deer must have at least one antler that is at least 3 inches long. • If allowed by local ordinances, firearms may be used to hunt deer in designated Reduction Zones from Nov. 17, 2018 - Jan. 31, 2019. Additional opportunities: Bonus Antlerless Deer — 1 antlerless deer per license not to exceed the bonus antlerless county quota (see page 30) Military/Refuge Properties (by reserved hunt drawing or invitation only) — 1 deer of either sex per Mil/Ref Deer License State Park (must be drawn in online reserved hunts at wildlife.IN.gov/5834.htm) — 3 antlerless deer or 2 antlerless deer and 1 antlered deer NOTE: The Bonus Antlerless License (and bonus county deer under the Deer License Bundle) may not be used on all DNR properties. Contact the property for details.

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he target shooting and hunting community prides itself on being safe • Make it a point to know the Tand responsible with firearms in all regulations and rules related to situations—from using them outdoors to storing shooting in areas experiencing dry them safely at home. Sometimes, however, and hot conditions, whether on public unusual conditions such as extremely dry or private land or at shooting ranges. environments require an extra level of awareness Many national forests, for example, do and safety on the part of shooters. not allow recreational shooting when Wildfires have many possible causes. The National fire restrictions are in effect. Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association • Consider the type of ammunition and for the firearms and ammunition industry, reminds targets you are using. Minimize the all shooters that during dry and hot weather risk of fires by not using steel-jacketed conditions their use of certain ammunition and ammunition, ammunition with steel-core targets could accidentally ignite a wildfire. NSSF components, tracer rounds or exploding reminds all target shooters and hunters, as well targets in fire-prone areas. as other outdoor enthusiasts, to consider the potential consequences of their activities in fire- • Remember that equipment, such as prone environments. cars and ATVs, can have extremely hot exhaust systems that could ignite dry vegetation, so park only in designated areas. • Extinguish and dispose of smoking materials safely. • Follow guidelines to extinguish campfires. • Warn others of potential dangers and behaviors for starting wildfires. • Report any wildfire you see to authorities. • Spread this message to other target shooters, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts.

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2018-2019 County Bonus Antlerless Quotas Bonus Antlerless Deer ST. JOSEPH LAGRANGE STEUBEN ELKHART LAPORTE Antlerless Deer Bag Limit PORTER LAKE ST. JOSEPH 3 LAGRANGE 1STEUBEN 1 ELKHART LAPORTE 3 3 To maintain a healthy and thriving deer PORTER 3 1 LAKE 3 3 1 NOBLE DEKALB population in Indiana, strategic herd manage- 3 3 MARSHALL 3 STARKE 2 ment is done on a county basis. The primary 2018-20193 KOSCIUSKONOBLE 3DEKALB 2 strategy in counties where deer populations MARSHALL3 County Bonus STARKE 3 WHITLEY 2 need to be reduced is increased harvest of KOSCIUSKO 3 ALLEN 2018-2019 JASPER Antlerless Quotas PULASKI2 FULTON female deer. The bonus antlerless county quo- NEWTON 3 1 County Bonus 3 WHITLEY 2 tas are set to allow hunters the opportunity to 3 ALLEN JASPER 3 2 2 PULASKI FULTON WABASH HUNTING- actively participate in deer herd managementAntlerless Quotas NEWTON 1 TON CASS 2 WELLS ADAMS by harvesting additional antlerless deer. 3 3 WHITE 2 MIAMI 2 2 WABASH HUNTING- 2 Bonus antlerless county quotas have been set 2 2 TON A 1 BENTON for the 2018-19 Indiana deer hunting season. 3 WELLS ADAMS WHITE CASS CARROLLMIAMI 2 Quotas GRANT Bonus antlerless quotas are determined A 2 BLACK- 2 HOWARD A JAY based on a variety of factors — hunter harvest 2 2 FORD1 A BENTON 3 TIPPECANOE 2 2 CARROLL 1 trend data, crop damage reports, deer-vehicle WARREN CLINTON 1 Quotas TIPTONGRANT collisions, and landowner and hunter surveys 1 A 2 2 HOWARD BLACK-DELAWARE 2 2 A JAY RANDOLPH that measure individual satisfaction level withA MADISONFORD 2 TIPPECANOE 2 2 1 WARREN FOUNTAIN MONT- 2 deer populations in each county. CLINTON BOONETIPTON HAMILTON 2 1 1 1 V GOMERY In addition to the basic bag limits for the 3 2 E 2 2 DELAWARE A 2 HENRY R 2 2 MADISON RANDOLPH license that was purchased, hunters can M 2 WAYNE 2 4 FOUNTAIN I 2 purchase bonus antlerless licenses if they wish MONT- HENDRICKS HANCOCK 2 L BOONE HAMILTON MARION2 1 to take additional antlerless deer. No more V LGOMERYPARKE 3 3 8 E 2 I PUTNAM 1 O 4 32 3 than one deer can be taken per bonus antler- R 4 2 HENRY RUSH FAYETTE UNION M N 2 WAYNE less license. Bonus antlerless licenses can be 4 SHELBY I 4 HANCOCKJOHNSON 1 3 2 L HENDRICKS MARIONMORGAN 2 used in any season, except the Reduction Zone PARKE VIGO L 2 3 FRANKLIN Season and prior to Nov. 29 for counties des- 8 I PUTNAM CLAY 3 13 O 4 3 OWEN 3 ignated as “A,” and using the equipment that is 4 3 RUSH DECATURFAYETTE UNION 4 N 3 SHELBYBARTHOLOMEW 3 legal at that time. 4 4 MONROEJOHNSON BROWN 1 3 2 MORGAN RIPLEY Bonus licenses may be used in any county, VIGO SULLIVAN DEARBORN 4 FRANKLIN CLAY 4 2 but you may not take more than the county GREENE 43 JENNINGS 4 OWEN 3 4 quota for bonus antlerless deer in any specific 3 3 DECATUR 4 3 3 4 JACKSON 4 OHIO county. The map on the right indicates county LAWRENCEBARTHOLOMEW 3 4 MONROE BROWN JEFFERSON SWITZERLAND quotas for bonus antlerless deer. Bonus antler- 4 RIPLEY SULLIVAN MARTIN 4 4DEARBORN3 less licenses may not be used on DNR-managed KNOX DAVIESS 4 GREENE 4 SCOTT 4 WASHINGTONJENNINGS 4 Fish & Wildlife Areas but may be used on some 4 4 4 3 2 1 ORANGE other DNR properties and on some Healthy OHIO3 4 JACKSON 4 4 CLARK LAWRENCE 4 Rivers Initiative sites. Contact the property or PIKE JEFFERSON SWITZERLAND DUBOIS 4 8 go to wildlife.IN.gov/8367.htm for details. 4 FLOYD 4 GIBSON MARTIN CRAWFORD 3 County quotas range from A to 8. For KNOX DAVIESS 2 3 SCOTT 2 WASHINGTON4 8 counties designated as an A, a bonus antler- HARRISON4 1 4 ORANGE less license can be used to take one antlerless 2 WARRICK PERRY POSEY VANDER- 4 8CLARK ¯ deer from Nov. 29, 2018 through Jan. 6, 2019 BURGH SPENCER4 PIKE 2 2 4 Indiana DNR (the last four days of regular firearms season, 1 DUBOIS 3 8 Div of Fish & Wildlife FLOYD plus muzzleloader season and the remainder GIBSON CRAWFORD 2 3 of archery season). Bonus antlerless licenses 2 4 8 cannot be used in A counties prior to Nov. 29, HARRISON WARRICK PERRY 2018. For counties designated 1 to 8, hunters POSEY VANDER- 8 ¯ BURGH SPENCER may take additional antlerless deer but cannot 2 4 Indiana DNR 2 3 exceed the county quota. Only counties with a 1 Div of Fish & Wildlife quota of 4 or above are eligible for the special antlerless season (Dec. 26, 2018 - Jan. 6, 2019). Antlerless deer harvested with the deer license bundle must be used toward the bag limit for bonus antlerless deer in that county as well as the archery, muzzleloader, and special antlerless-only bag limits. For example, with a bonus antlerless deer quota of 4 or the special antlerless firearms season and have during archery season the third antlerless deer more (shaded counties on map). The special one license for each additional deer. harvested counts towards the bonus antlerless antlerless firearms season gives hunters addi- county quota; in firearms season any antler- Youth/Lifetime License Holders tional opportunities to harvest antlerless deer less deer harvested must count toward the Comprehensive lifetime hunting/fishing and in those participating counties. Hunters may antlerless quota; and during muzzleloader sea- resident youth hunt/trap license holders are use the deer license bundle to fulfill bag limits son, the second antlerless deer counts towards not required to purchase bonus antlerless during the special antlerless season but must the county quota. deer licenses since they are included in those purchase additional antlerless licenses after license types. Lifetime/youth license hunters Special Antlerless Firearms Season bag limits have been reached. Hunters who must follow the bonus antlerless bag limits The special antlerless deer firearms season is do not have a bundle license must purchase and all other deer regulations. from Dec. 26, 2018 to Jan. 6, 2019 in counties a separate bonus antlerless license to hunt in

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boah.IN.gov, or mail a request to: Board ‒‒ A commercial deer processor registered Bovine Tuberculosis of Animal Health, Discovery Hall, Suite with the DNR for processing. Indiana DNR and the Board of Animal Health 100 1202, East 38th St., Indianapolis, IN (BOAH) are monitoring Indiana’s deer herd ‒‒ A taxidermist licensed by the DNR. 46205-2898. for bovine tuberculosis (TB) after detect- • Antlers, including antlers attached to skull ing the disease at a captive cervid facility in caps, if the skull cap is cleaned of all brain Franklin County, cattle farms in Dearborn Chronic Wasting Disease and muscle tissue. and Franklin counties, and in a wild white- tailed deer and two wild raccoons that were and Out-of-State Deer, Elk • Hides. infected on cattle farms in Franklin County. and Moose • Upper canine teeth, also known as In 2017, with support from hunters, Indiana Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a neuro- “buglers,” “whistlers,” or “ivories.” DNR tested approximately 500 deer from logical disease found in deer, elk and moose. within the bovine TB surveillance zone. • Finished taxidermist mounts. CWD has been confirmed in approximately Microscopic diagnostic results were negative. half of the states in the United States, Canada, A person licensed as a disposal plant or col- Preliminary results suggest the prevalence Europe and Asia. It is spreading geographi- lection service under State law (Indiana Code of bovine TB in wild deer was very low in cally, and prevalence in some areas is quite 15-2.1-16) may move carcasses and parts into Franklin and Fayette counties, if it was present high, but it has not been confirmed in Indiana. the state if the carcasses and parts are moved in the wild deer at all. More information about The disease is caused by a misfolded protein directly to a licensed disposal plant. bovine TB testing during the hunting season called a prion. Prions are shed from infected Indiana DNR has conducted surveillance is at wildlife.IN.gov/9320.htm deer through secretions, feces, urine, saliva for CWD in wild deer across the state for You can assist the effort to protect Indiana’s and diseased carcasses. Prions persist in the more than 10 years without any detection domestic and wild animal populations from environment indefinitely. Research shows that of infection. DNR will continue its efforts to bovine TB by inspecting your harvested deer. plants uptake prions, and that prions can be detect this disease in Indiana in the coming The following procedures provide guidance in transmitted to animals through ingestion of years. For more information on CWD, see the event you harvest a deer that you suspect parts of such plants. might be diseased. wildlife.IN.gov/9650.htm CWD-affected deer may appear normal and look healthy, but are still capable of Inspect Your Deer spreading the disease. Affected animals even- EHD tually experience weight loss, decreased body Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) has 1. While field dressing a deer, look for white, condition and changes in behavior. They may been present in the United States for more tan or red blister-like lesions on internal stand with legs wide apart, stagger, salivate than 50 years. EHD is caused by infection of organs or inside of the carcass. Lesions excessively, hold their head and ears low, have viruses from the genus Orbivirus that are only may be found on the lungs, inside the rib subtle head tremors, and drink water exces- transmitted by biting midges. cage, on the liver, on lymph nodes or occa- sively. Infection with CWD is always fatal in Not all deer that contract EHD die as a sionally on other organs inside the carcass. deer species. result of EHD. Many recover and develop 2. In the unlikely event you find lesions, According to the Centers for Disease EHD immunity. While deer mortality due to discontinue processing until the carcass Control and Prevention (CDC), “there have EHD may be high in a small area, large-scale, has been examined by an Indiana BOAH been no reported cases of CWD infection in long-term, regional deer population decreases veterinarian. Refrigerate (or ice down) the people.” However, animal studies suggest that due to EHD have not been observed. carcass, if possible. CWD poses risk to some monkey species that The variability of the disease is affected by eat meat or other tissues from CWD-infected many factors, including the number of insect 3. Keep the animal, including the head, intact deer. In areas where CWD is known to be vectors, virus serotype, previous host immunity until examined. present, the CDC recommends that hunters and host genetics, and deer population density. To contact a BOAH veterinarian, call 877- strongly consider having deer and elk tested The onset of freezing temperatures often 747-3038 (toll free). This number is answered before eating the meat. The CDC recommends brings an end to outbreaks. Infected deer 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. that not eating meat from an animal that tests develop a fever and often seek comfort in or Messages left on weekends or holidays will be positive for CWD. around water. Other signs include blue tongue, returned as soon as possible. For more information about precautions ulcers on the tongue, or an eroded dental pad. A BOAH veterinarian will advise, free of you can take to decrease the risk of exposure There is no cure for EHD. charge, about the appropriate use of the ani- to CWD, see cdc.gov/prions/cwd/prevention. If you suspect an outbreak, contact your mal and may collect tissue samples for further html. For questions related to human health, local DNR wildlife biologist. A directory is at testing. Reporting any suspicious lesion helps you may also call the Indiana State Depart- wildlife.IN.gov/2716.htm protect the health status of Indiana’s white- ment of Health at 317-233-1325. Humans are not at risk for contracting EHD. tailed deer population. BOAH strictly limits the movement of If a veterinarian asks a hunter to submit cervid carcass and body parts into Indiana to a deer for further testing, the DNR will the following: replace the hunter’s deer tag and revalidate an • Commercially processed meat, which may existing license. contain bone. When field dressing or handling any car- SUBSCRIBE TO cass or other raw meat, consider wearing dis- • Carcasses or parts of carcasses if no portion posable gloves and wash your hands with soap of the head, spinal cord or small intestine is and water afterward. Hand washing removes attached or otherwise included. disease-causing bacteria, including bovine • Carcasses or parts of carcasses that include The state’s premier magazine. TB. It is wise to follow this practice even if the the head, spinal cord or small intestine, if animal appears healthy. they are delivered within 72 hours after For more information on Indiana’s deer entry to one of the following: bovine TB surveillance program, contact (317) 233-3046 or OutdoorIndiana.org BOAH, toll free, at 877-747-3038, email ‒‒ A meat processor inspected by BOAH [email protected] or see for processing.

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Rabbit RESIDENT HUNTING LICENSE REQUIREMENTS FOR Cottontail rabbit season is from Nov. 1, 2018 SMALL GAME, GAME BIRDS, MIGRATORY BIRDS through Feb. 28, 2019. Hunting hours for rabbits in February on Animal License Required FWAs and at Mississinewa, Patoka and Sala- Small Game monie lakes are from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour before sunset. Rabbit, Squirrel* Hunting There are no equipment or ammunition Frog, Turtle Hunting or Fishing restrictions for rabbit hunting. A 12- or 20-gauge shotgun loaded with 6- to 7 1/2-size Game Birds shot is recommended. Pheasant, Quail Hunting and Game Bird Habitat Stamp It is illegal to remove a rabbit from a hole, Crow Hunting den or tree hollow with the aid of a ferret or other small animal or other means. Hunter Wild Turkey** Turkey and Game Bird Habitat Stamp orange clothing requirements must be met Migratory Birds while hunting rabbits (see page 13). Hunting, Indiana Waterfowl Stamp, HIP Validation Waterfowl It is illegal to hunt, take or possess swamp Number and, if you are 16 or older, a Federal Duck (Duck and Goose) rabbits, which are an endangered species Stamp. in Indiana. Hunting, HIP Validation Number Rabbits can be chased with a dog year- Mourning Dove and Game Bird Habitat Stamp round with a hunting license. Certain restrictions apply on DNR-managed properties. Woodcock Hunting, HIP Validation Number Orange Text – Hunter Orange is required for the entire season (see page 13). * Hunter Orange is required from Nov. 1, 2018 through Jan. 31, 2019. Squirrel ** Hunter Orange is required from Dec. 8-23, 2018, and from Dec. 26-Jan. 6, 2019. Gray and fox squirrel season is from Aug. 15, 2018 through Jan. 31, 2019. Hunter orange clothing requirements (see page 13) must be met while hunting squirrels from Nov. 1, 2018 through Jan. 31, 2019. REPTILE/AMPHIBIAN SEASONS AND LIMITS There are no equipment or ammunition restrictions for squirrel hunting. A 20-gauge Species Season Daily Bag Limit Possession Limit or smaller shotgun loaded with 6- to 7 1/2-size shot or a .22-caliber rimfire rifle eastern snapping turtle is recommended. July 1 to Game Turtles smooth softshell turtle 4* 8* Shooting into or disturbing leaf nests or March 31 squirrel dens is illegal at all times. spiny softshell turtle It is illegal to hunt flying squirrels, which are protected species in Indiana. They cannot Turtle traps may be used but may not have an opening below the water surface. 12-inch Restrictions be possessed without a special permit. minimum carapace length. Gray and fox squirrels can be chased with June. 15 to Game Frogs bullfrog and green frog 25* 50* dogs year-round, with a hunting license. April 30 Certain restrictions apply on DNR-managed properties. Frogs may be taken with the following: a gig or spear with a head not more than 3 inches in width and a single row of tines; long bow and arrow; club; hands alone; hand Restrictions line with not more than one hook or artificial lure attached; .22-caliber firearm loaded Reptile/Amphibian with bird shot only; or an air rifle that fires a lead pellet (.177 diameter minimum) at least 500 feet per second. All reptiles and amphibians native to Indiana are regulated species. * Singly or in aggregate, which means the catch limit includes any combination of the species. Species of frogs, lizards, salamanders, snakes, toads, or turtles on the state- or federal-endangered species list may not be taken at any time. Eastern box turtles also are protected and cannot be collected from the the turtle’s neck to a central point on the back a DNR property where hunting or fishing is wild at any time. edge directly above the turtle’s tail. authorized. Air rifles and firearms cannot be The collection limit for native nongame A license is required to take a reptile or used at state parks. amphibians and reptiles is two per day and amphibian from the wild (see table above). Other species of reptiles and amphibians four per year (from April 1 through March 31 Indiana residents older than 17 must pos- may not be taken from any DNR property (see of the following year) for any one species. The sess a valid hunting or fishing license while wildlife.IN.gov/3328.htm). possession limit is four per species. collecting species of reptiles and amphibians The daily bag limit is 25 for game frog Eastern snapping, smooth softshell, and from the wild. All nonresident adults and species and four for game turtle species. The spiny softshell turtles can be taken only nonresident youth must possess a nonresident possession limit is twice the daily bag limit. between July 1 and March 31 of the follow- annual hunting license while collecting rep- Reptiles and amphibians collected from the ing year and must be at least 12 inches in tiles and amphibians from the wild. wild in Indiana may not be sold. Only legally carapace length. License holders must obey season dates and collected amphibians or reptiles held for fewer Carapace length is the straight-line mea- bag limits, and use legal methods. An indi- than 30 days may be released at their original sure along the top surface of the shell from the vidual with a valid hunting or fishing license capture site if they have never been housed central point of the front edge directly behind may take game frog and turtle species from with another animal.

32 2018-2019 INDIANA HUNTING & TRAPPING GUIDE Permission to hunt of private land form Permission To Hunt On Private Land Form

TOBERETAINED BYTHE HUNTER According to IC 14-22-10-1, a person may not hunt on privately owned land without consent of the owner or tenant of the land. According to IC 34-31-9, natural resource-based ac v es, including hun ng and ﬁshing, are considered agritourism ac vi es. An agritourism provider is a person who provides the opportunity for agritourism ac vi es whether or not the pays to par cipate in the ac WARNING - Under Indiana law, an agritourism provider is not liable for an injury to or the death of a in agritourism es at this loca on if the death or injury results from the inherent risks of agritourism ac Inherent risks of agritourism ac es include risks of injury inherent to land, equipment, and animals as well as the poten for you to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to your injury or death, or for other to act in a manner that may cause you injury or cause your death. You are assuming the risk of in this agritourism ity.

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Cut on dashed line TOBE RETAINED BY THE LA NDOWNER/TENANT Under IC 34-31-9, you are not liable for the injury or death of someone ng in natural resource- based es on your property if the death or injury results from the inherent risks of such ity. Inherent risks include risks of injury inherent to land, equipment, and animals as well as the poten al for the par cipant to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to their injury or death, or for other to act in a manner that may cause their injury or death. The par cipant assumes the risk of in natural resource-based es on your property. The law does not prevent or limit the liability of an agritourism provider who has knowledge or reasonably should have known of a dangerous c on the land and does not make the danger known to the par cipant, in injury, damage, or death to the ipant; or who commits an act or omission that willful or wanton disregard for the safety of the ipant; or who inten onally injures the par

Name Signature Date Address City State ZIP Code Home Phone Cell Phone Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Vehicle Color Vehicle License Plate No. ed Ac Hun Fishing Trapping Other Restric WATERFOWL/ MIGRATORY BIRDS

WATERFOWL SEASON DATES State/Federal Regulation Reminders • In order to hunt ducks and geese in Indiana, all individuals must Regular Bag Poss. have an Indiana hunting license, an Indiana waterfowl stamp 2018-2019 Season Dates Seasons Limits Limits privilege and a free Harvest Information Program (HIP) validation Mourning Doves number. Additionally, all persons 16 years or older must have a signed federal duck stamp to hunt waterfowl. Federal duck stamps Sep. 1 Oct. 14 15 * 45 * are available at most post offices and atfws.gov/duckstamps . State Statewide Nov. 1 Nov. 18 waterfowl stamp privileges are available from hunting and fishing Dec. 8 Jan. 4, 2019 license vendors and online at INHuntFish.com Sora Rails • Indiana enforces all federal migratory bird laws. Violating any pro- vision of a state law regarding federally protected migratory birds is Statewide Sep. 1 Nov. 9 25 75 also a violation of federal law. American Woodcock • Migratory game birds may be hunted from a motorboat provided it Statewide Oct. 15 Nov. 28 3 9 is beached, resting at anchor, tied to a stationary object, or without Common Snipe motion other than that imparted by wind and current acting upon the hull, or due to hand-operated oars or paddles. Statewide Sep. 1 Dec. 16 8 24 • Hunters may retrieve dead or injured birds by hand or from a Special Teal motorboat under power but may NOT shoot from a boat under Statewide ** Sep. 8 Sep. 23 6 18 power or in motion due to motor power. Ducks, Coots, and Mergansers • Migratory game birds in a hunter’s possession must have one fully Oct. 20 Dec. 9 *** *** feathered wing or head attached to the carcass for identification North Zone when the hunter is in the field or traveling from the field to home. Dec. 22 Dec. 30 Oct. 27 Nov. 4 • All migratory game birds killed or crippled shall be retrieved, if Central Zone possible, and retained in the custody of the hunter in the field. Nov. 24 Jan. 13, 2019 • No person shall give, put or leave any migratory game birds at Nov. 3 Nov. 11 South Zone any place or in the custody of another person unless the birds are Dec. 1 Jan. 20, 2019 tagged by the hunter with the following information: Geese ‒‒ The hunter’s signature. Sep. 8 Sep. 16 **** **** ‒‒ The hunter’s address. ‒‒ The total number of birds involved, by species. North Zone Oct. 20 Nov. 25 ‒‒ The dates such birds were killed. Dec. 15 Feb. 10, 2019 • No person or business shall receive or have in custody any migra- Sep. 8 Sep. 16 tory game birds belonging to another person unless such birds are Central Zone Oct. 27 Nov. 11 properly tagged. Nov. 24 Feb. 10, 2019 Sep. 8 Sep. 16 Harvest Information Program (HIP) South Zone Nov. 3 Nov. 25 HIP is a joint effort of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and state wildlife agencies. Dec. 1 Feb. 10, 2019 The program is designed to derive harvest estimates for migratory game birds nationwide. Once harvest information is gathered, the YOUTH WATERFOWL HUNTING DAYS information is used by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and states to (DUCKS, GEESE, MERGANSERS, & COOTS)

Zones Dates Bag Limits North Zone Oct. 13-14 Same as Regular Season Zones North: That part of Indiana north of a Central Zone Oct. 20-21 Same as Regular Season line extending east from the Illinois bor- South Zone Oct. 27-28 Same as Regular Season der along State Road 18 to U.S. 31; north along U.S. 31 to U.S. 24; east along U.S. 24 to Huntington; southeast along U.S. * The daily bag and possession limits are for mourning doves and white-winged doves 224; south along State Road 5; and east in aggregate along State Road 124 to the Ohio border. ** Shooting hours are from sunrise to sunset *** The daily bag limit for coots is 15. The daily bag limit for mergansers is 5, which may Central: That part of Indiana south of the include no more than 2 hooded mergansers. The daily bag limit for ducks is 6, which North Zone boundary and north of the may include no more than 4 mallards (2 of which may be hens), 3 wood ducks, 3 South Zone boundary. scaup, 2 canvasbacks, 2 pintails, 2 redheads, 2 black ducks, and 1 mottled duck. The possession limit is 3 times the daily bag limit. South: That part of Indiana south of a **** The daily bag limit for dark geese (Canada, white-fronted, and brant) is 5 in the line extending east from the Illinois bor- aggregate. During September, all 5 may be Canada geese; during the remainder der along I-70; east along National Ave.; east along U.S. 150; south of the season, no more than 3 may be Canada geese. The possession limit for dark geese is 3 times the daily bag limit. The daily bag limit for light geese (snow, blue, along U.S. 41; east along State Road 58; south along State Road and Ross) is 20. There is no possession limit for light geese. 37 to Bedford; and east along U.S. 50 to the Ohio border.

34 2018-2019 INDIANA HUNTING & TRAPPING GUIDE ensure decisions regarding migratory game bird hunting seasons are • By the use or aid of live based on sound scientific evidence. decoys. All tame or cap- All hunters in Indiana, including those exempt from purchasing a tive live ducks and geese license, must register with the Migratory Bird Harvest Information shall be removed for a Program (HIP) before hunting coots, doves, ducks, mergansers, gal- period of 10 consecu- linules, geese, snipe, sora rails or woodcock. tive days prior to hunt- Hunters must register at wildlife.IN.gov/3567.htm or by calling ing, and confined within an 866-671-4499 and providing the information requested. At the end of enclosure that substantially the registration, the hunter is given a validation number to record on reduces the audibility of their his or her license. This number is valid from the date of registration calls and totally conceals such through the close of the last current migratory bird hunting season. tame birds from the sight of Lifetime license holders and those exempt from Indiana license migratory waterfowl. and stamp requirements must also register with HIP. • By driving, rallying or chasing birds with any motorized vehicle or Hunters need to register for HIP only once each season, not each any sailboat to put them in the range of the hunters. time they hunt; however, hunters must register in each state in which they hunt. • By the aid of baiting, or on or over any baited area, if the person In addition to providing name and address, hunters are asked ques- knows or reasonably should know that the area is baited. Baiting tions designed to identify which species they hunted last year and, in includes the placing of corn, wheat or other grain, salt, or other some cases, the number of birds they harvested. feed to serve as a lure or attraction for migratory game birds to, on, or over areas where hunters are attempting to take them. It is a separate offense to place or direct placement of bait on or adjacent Non-Toxic Shot to an area for the purpose of causing or allowing hunters to take Hunters are required to use approved non-toxic shot while hunting or attempt to take birds by the aid of bait or over a baited area. A all waterfowl. Hunters are also required to use non-toxic shot to hunt baited area is considered to be baited for 10 days after complete mourning doves on all DNR properties. Non-toxic shot currently removal of any bait. The maximum federal penalties are: for hunting approved for use by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are: over bait: $15,000/6 months jail; placing bait: $100,000/1 year jail. For more information on baiting: bismuth-tin tungsten-iron-copper-nickel copper-clad iron tungsten-iron-polymer ‒‒ Dove Hunting and Baiting (wildlife.IN.gov/2713.htm) corrosion-inhibited copper tungsten-matrix ‒‒ Waterfowl Hunting and Baiting (wildlife.IN.gov/2713.htm) iron (steel) tungsten-polymer iron-tungsten tungsten-tin-bismuth • By the use of recorded or electronically amplified bird calls or iron-tungsten-nickel tungsten-tin-iron sounds, or recorded or electronically amplified imitations of bird tungsten-bronze tungsten-tin-iron-nickel calls or sounds. Coatings of copper, nickel, tin, zinc, zinc chloride, zinc chrome, and fluoropolymers on approved non-toxic shot types are allowed. Lead shot plated with copper, nickel or other material does not qualify. It is illegal to possess shells loaded with anything other than SOUTHERN approved non-toxic shot while hunting ducks, geese and coots anywhere in the state. The use of lead shot for hunting waterfowl was banned nationwide SPORTSMAN in 1991. It is illegal to possess lead shot while hunting mourning doves on H L I. any state-managed property. Waterfowl Hunting on State Areas • Father/Son Hunts Hunters can apply for reserved waterfowl hunts by completing the • Corporate Discounts reserved waterfowl hunt application online at wildlife.IN.gov/5834.htm For more information concerning waterfowl hunting on state-owned for 6 or more properties, contact the property (see page 46 for phone number). • Great Prices! Restrictions (No Trophy Fees) No person shall take migratory game birds: • Great Lodging • With a trap, snare, net, rifle, pistol, swivel gun, shotgun larger than 10 gauge, punt gun, battery gun, machine gun, fish hook, poison, With Excellent drug, explosive or stupefying substance. Meals • With a shotgun capable of holding more than three shells, unless it is plugged with a one-piece filler that is incapable of being removed without disassembling the gun. Book Your Lifetime Memory Now! • From a sink box (a low, floating device, having a depression affording the hunter a means of concealment beneath the surface of the water). .. • From or with the aid or use of a car or other motor-driven land William Lyon 334-467-1830 vehicle, or any aircraft, except that paraplegics and single or double amputees of the legs may hunt from any stationary motor vehicle Dave Lyon 334-412-3368 or stationary motor-driven land vehicle. — Alabama’s Black Belt — 35 FUNDING

The DNR recently opened two shooting Hunters Fund ranges to enhance customer experience — a new facility at Deer Creek Fish & Wildlife Area in Putnam County and a renovated range at Willow Slough Fish & Wildlife Area Conservation and in Newton County. Both facilities feature multiple target ranges, and a pro shop, and are staffed with an on-site safety officer. Recreation The DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife relies on the revenue generated from these dedicated funding programs. License sales and WSFR funds currently contribute about 87 percent of the division’s funding. In total, roughly 96 per- Hunting and fishing have a long history in Indi- and motorboat fuel are collected for the cent of all funding for the division is from sources ana. Hoosiers have contributed to conservation Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration (WSFR) exclusively for fish and wildlife resources. since the first hunting license was sold in 1901. program administered by the U.S. Fish and The majority of funds are generated from With future generations in mind, regu- Wildlife Service. hunting and fishing activities, but the conser- lated hunting and fishing was established to The WSFR program began in 1937. WSFR vation programs benefit everyone. Everything protect fish and wildlife species from being has distributed more than $20 billion across from viewing sandhill cranes at Jasper-Pulaski overharvested. the nation for the conservation of fish and Fish & Wildlife Area, to receiving habitat Ever since, proceeds generated from wildlife species and their habitats, and associ- assistance from a wildlife biologist on your licenses, including habitat and fish stamps, ated recreational opportunities. Indiana has private property, to launching a canoe at a have gone directly into managing those spe- received more than $300 million, including public access site, and more is supported by cies and their habitats, furthering conserva- almost $18 million in 2018 alone. funds from licenses and WSFR funds. tion and recreation. The success of conserving The funds have helped the DNR acquire Recreation related to fish and wildlife our natural resources would not have been more than 20,000 acres of public-use land (including wildlife watching) is a $1.7 billion possible without this user-pay, everyone-ben- since 2010. Notable acquisitions in 2015 industry in Indiana that benefits businesses efits model, which remains in effect today. In that benefit both wildlife and recreation and contributes to the quality of life that addition to licenses, an excise tax on various include 860 acres added to Goose Pond Fish Hoosiers desire. hunting and fishing equipment is dedicated & Wildlife Area in Greene County and the Support from hunters and anglers is critical to solely to the conservation of fish and wildlife. new 376-acre Goose Creek Gamebird Habitat sustaining healthy fish and wildlife populations Taxes on firearms, ammunition, archery Area in northwest Indiana for critical upland and to providing recreational opportunities for equipment, fishing equipment, boat engines, wildlife habitat. current and future generations of Hoosiers.

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36 Managing Quail at Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area

Even with all of this intensive hands-on habitat work, the use of agriculture for wildlife Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area has been a Maintaining that acreage to keep it produc- is arguably the most critical component of prime place for quail hunting in Indiana since tive means intentionally disturbing habitat managing for quail at Goose Pond FWA. A opening near Linton in 2006. to prevent it from becoming overgrown or rotational farming system is used. This allows Part of the reason is that, during restoration too dense. Some of the methods for doing so small crop fields to be mixed among fallow of the area, its quail population exploded. include setting prescribed fire, using a disc fields, brushy fencerows, ditches and buffer Since then, annual quail numbers have harrow, cutting trees and applying herbicides. strips. The idea is to create a complex habitat roller-coastered through highs and lows, Each year, 600 to 700 acres of grasslands are puzzle in which quail and countless other depending on several factors. But after more burned at Goose Pond FWA in the spring, late wildlife can thrive. than a decade, Goose Pond FWA remains the summer and fall. More than half of that acre- Populations of Northern bobwhite have state’s top quail hunting destination. age also undergoes strip discing and herbicide been declining in Indiana for several decades. Supporting a resilient quail population applications to promote annual plants, which Even so, State properties like Goose Pond requires active management. Northern not only provide food for quail, but also create FWA and private lands that also perform bobwhite quail need a mix of brushy cover, cover needed for raising their chicks. habitat projects demonstrate that, if the right bare ground, and weedy areas situated in an Staff plants crops like sunflowers and wheat landscape and habitat are present and man- open landscape—the habitat often associ- throughout the property to provide more aged properly, quail populations will respond. ated with grasslands and agriculture. Goose food sources for adult birds and bare ground More important, such populations can be Pond FWA fits the bill with more than 2,000 for broods of young birds to develop. During sustained for future generations so they can acres of grasslands and more than 700 acres of late winter and early spring, select trees are experience the excitement of a covey bursting farmland, providing tremendous opportunity cut, and shrubs are planted along edges of the into flight or hearing the old familiar spring for gamebirds, especially quail. fields to promote brushy cover. sound of “bob-white.” FetcHFetcH Your Tickets

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Pheasant where the limit is two roosters only. A hunter filling his/her limit in the put-and-take hunt Pheasant season is from Nov. 1, 2018 - Dec. may not take any more pheasants that day. 15, 2018. A valid hunting license and Indiana Hunters can reserve put-and-take pheas- game bird habitat stamp privilege are required ant hunts online from 5 a.m. ET Sept. 1 until to hunt pheasants. Hunter orange clothing midnight on Nov. 24 online, at the website requirements (see page 13) must be met while . Hunts are no hunting pheasants. The daily bag limit for wildlife.IN.gov/5834.htm longer available first-come, first-served at the pheasants is two male (cock) pheasants. property. It is illegal to shoot female pheasants Hunters can select the date, property, and (hens), except during put-and-take hunts in area for their hunt. designated areas. If you take a pheasant, Pheasant hunters in designated put-and- you must leave the head and head plum- take areas are prohibited from harvesting age attached while you are transporting game animals other than pheasants on days the bird. There are no equipment or when pheasants are released and hunted. This ammunition restrictions for pheasant restriction is only for pheasant hunters and hunting. A 12- or 20-gauge shotgun only in their designated units. loaded with 4- to 6-size shot is recommended. Nontoxic shot is required Game Bird Areas when hunting pheasant on some DNR The Division of Fish & Wildlife conducts properties. Call the property for addi- special reserved pheasant hunts on game bird tional information. habitat areas in northern Indiana (Benton, Put-and-Take Jasper, Newton, Warren and White counties). Hunters can apply to participate, online, at Pheasants are released for put-and-take hunting on Atterbury, Glendale, J. E. Roush wildlife.IN.gov/5834.htm Lake, Pigeon River, Tri-County, Willow Slough and Winamac FWAs. There is a per- Quail person fee to participate in put-and-take hunts. Quail hunting is divided into two zones — north The bag limit for put-and-take pheasant hunt- and south. Interstate 74 is the dividing line. ing is two birds of either sex , except at Pigeon The North Zone season is from Nov. 1 to River, Willow Slough and Winamac FWAs,

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Dec. 15, 2018, with a bag limit of 4 birds. The South Zone season is from Nov. 1, 2018 to Jan. 10, 2019, with a bag limit of 8 birds. OUTDOORSMAN The daily bag limit at North Zone fish & wildlife areas and at Mississinewa Lake and est. 1976 Sport Shop Salamonie Lake properties is 2 quail. The daily bag limit at South Zone fish & wildlife areas and at Patoka Lake is 4 quail. A valid hunting license and an Indiana HUNTING · FISHING • FIREARMS · ARCHERY • SAFES game bird habitat stamp privilege are required to hunt quail in Indiana. Hunter orange cloth- Pro Shop · Indoor Archery Range • Deer/Turkey Check Station ing requirements (see page 13) must be met while hunting quail. There are no equipment or ammunition restrictions for quail hunting. A 12- or 20-gauge shotgun loaded with 6- to 9-size shot is recommended. Some DNR properties may have additional regulations for quail hunting. Check with the property for details. Other Wild Birds English sparrows, European starlings, monk parakeets, and feral pigeons (except homing pigeons) may be killed at any time. Brown-headed cowbirds, common grackles, red-winged blackbirds, Brewer’s blackbirds and crows may be controlled without a permit when they are damaging trees or crops, or creating a public health hazard in accordance with federal regulations. All other nongame species of birds not otherwise covered in this regulation are protected by State or federal law and may not be killed These provisions do not override any local ordinances restricting the use of firearms and other equipment. Check Out This Killer Combo! Crow Purchase a CZ riﬂ e with Vortex optics and get Crow hunting season is July 1 through Aug. 15, FREE mounting, FREE bore sighting and a FREE GIFT! 2018 and Dec. 13, 2018 through March 1, 2019. Crows may be taken outside of the hunting season only if they are damaging trees, crops, livestock or wildlife, or creating a public health hazard. There are no restrictions on use of calls or decoys, and crows may be taken with bow and arrow, crossbow or firearm. You are not required to have a State stamp “The Clear Choice for Today’s Hunter” privilege or federal stamp, but you must have a HIP registration number.

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License Requirements Season and Bag Limits To hunt wild turkey, a valid turkey hunting Spring 2019 - The spring season is April 24 license and a valid game bird habitat stamp through May 12, 2019. The bag limit is one privilege are required. bearded or male turkey for the spring season. Those who have a lifetime comprehensive Spring turkey hunting is allowed statewide. hunting, lifetime comprehensive hunting and - The bag and possession limit for the fishing, or resident youth hunt/trap license Fall 2018 fall seasons is one bird of either sex, regardless can hunt turkey and do not need to purchase of hunting equipment used or what portion of the game bird habitat stamp because it is the season. Fall archery season is statewide. Fall included with those license types. firearms season has specific dates for specific A separate turkey hunting license is counties (see below or map on page 41). required when hunting during each turkey hunting season — one for the spring season • Fall archery (including crossbows): and one for the fall season. Statewide from Oct. 1-28, 2018 and Dec. 8, Game bird habitat stamp privileges are 2018 - Jan. 6, 2019. good for both spring and fall seasons in the • Fall firearms: Oct. 17-28, 2018 in the follow- same calendar year. ing counties only: You can assist another hunter by calling only if you are licensed to hunt turkeys, ‒‒ Bartholomew, Brown, Clark, Clay, Craw- regardless of whether or not you have har- ford, Daviess, Dearborn, DeKalb, Dubois, vested a turkey yourself. Elkhart, Fayette, Floyd, Fountain, Frank- lin, Gibson, Greene, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Knox, Kosciusko, LaGrange, LaPorte, Lawrence, Marshall, Martin, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Ohio, Fall Wild Turkey Sex and Age Determination Orange, Owen, Parke, Perry, Pike, Posey, Putnam, Ripley, Scott, Spencer, St. Joseph, If no obvious leg spur: If obvious leg spur, then bird is a male: Starke, Steuben, Sullivan, Switzerland, • use breast feathers to determine sex • adult male: 1/2 inch or longer Union, Vanderburgh, Vermillion, Vigo, and wing tips to determine age (amount Warren, Warrick, Washington. • juvenile male: less than 1/2 inch of barring and shape of 9th and 10th primary tips) Reserved Hunts Special reserved turkey hunts are scheduled at select DNR fish & wildlife areas. Black Tip Buff Tip Downey Light-colored Tip Special reserved turkey hunts also take place at Big Oaks and Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuges. Applications and drawings are managed through the DNR reserved hunt system. For details and how to apply online, go to wildlife.IN.gov/5834.htm

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10th 9th 10th 9th 10th Legal Equipment 9th Turkeys can be hunted only with: • A 10-, 12-, 16- or 20-gauge shotgun loaded with pellets of size No. 4, 5, 6, 7 or 7½. Non- toxic shot is required while hunting turkey on some DNR properties. Call the property for additional information. • A muzzleloading shotgun not smaller than 20-gauge and not larger than 10-gauge, loaded with pellets of size No. 4, 5, 6, 7 or 7½. Combination loads using shot sizes Adult Juvenile other than these are illegal. Tips Blunted or Rounded, Tips Pointed, Primary Feathers of Adult Wild Turkey Barring Complete Barring Incomplete • Bow and arrow • A crossbow Art by Dave Hamilton. Used by permission of MO DOC

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Once the turkey is registered with the Hunting Hours CheckIN Game system, a confirmation num- Wild turkeys may be hunted only from one-half ber will be generated. The number must be The most up-to-date hour before sunrise to sunset. All DNR proper- recorded on a temporary transportation tag and ties managed by the Division of Fish & Wildlife kept with the turkey until processing begins. regulations online. have spring season hunting hours one-half hour For an online printable version of a tempo- before sunrise until noon for properties on CDT rary transportation tag, see wildlife.IN.gov/ and until 1 p.m. for properties on EDT. Call the files/turkeytag.pdf property for additional information. Hunter Orange Tagging Requirements Turkey hunters must meet fluorescent Immediately upon killing a turkey, the hunter (hunter) orange requirements while hunting must complete a temporary transportation turkeys Dec. 8-24, 2018 and from Dec. 26, tag on paper stating the hunter’s full name, 2018 through Jan. 6, 2019. (in locations where address, sex of the turkey, license number (if the deer special antlerless season is open). See applicable), and the date the turkey was taken hunter orange requirements on page 13. before transporting the turkey from the field. Fair Chase Reporting Requirements While hunting wild turkey, it is illegal to use or Hunters are required to register their har- possess: a dog; another domesticated animal; vested turkey within 48 hours of the kill. This a live decoy; a recorded call; an electronically can be done one of three ways: powered or controlled decoy; or bait. An area is considered baited for 10 days after the removal • Self reporting online through the DNR’s of the bait and affected soil, but an area is not CheckIN Game system ( CheckINGame. considered to be baited that is attractive to ) dnr.IN.gov wild turkeys resulting from normal agricul- • Calling 800-419-1326 (a $3 fee applies) tural practices. • Finding a check station, license vendor, or retailer who will file the information for you through CheckIN Game.

2018-2019 INDIANA HUNTING & TRAPPING GUIDE 41 FURBEARERS/ HUNTING

landowner cannot be possessed live for more FURBEARER HUNTING SEASONS than 24 hours, and the live coyote cannot be sold, traded, bartered or gifted. Furbearers Hunting Seasons Red and Gray Fox Oct. 15, 2018 - Feb. 28, 2019 Possession of Coyote and Striped Skunk Oct. 15, 2018 - March 15, 2019 Hides/Carcasses Raccoon and Opossum Nov. 8, 2018 - Jan. 31, 2019 There is no deadline for the possession of Feb. 1, 2018 - Oct. 25, 2018 lawfully obtained untanned hides or unpro- Dog Running (Raccoon and Opossum only) cessed carcasses of furbearers taken during Feb. 1, 2019 - Oct. 25, 2019 the season. The sale of legally harvested furbearing mam- Furbearer Hunting Fox & Coyote Hunting mals or untanned hides of furbearing mammals can be made to licensed fur buyers only. A valid hunting license is needed to hunt coyote, It is legal to hunt fox and coyote with the use Go to for a list gray fox, opossum, raccoon, red fox, and striped of mouth- or hand-operated calls, or with the wildlife.IN.gov/7730.htm of Indiana licensed fur buyers, or call the Divi- skunk. (See the chart above for season dates.) use of recorded calls. Spotlights may be used sion of Fish & Wildlife at 317-232-4200. A continuously burning light that can be to take fox and coyote. There are no restric- seen for at least 500 feet must be carried while tions on hunting hours or firearms for hunt- pursuing furbearing animals between sunset ing fox and coyote. It is illegal to hunt fox or Possession of Live Furbearers and sunrise. It is illegal to: coyote from a roadway or with the use of any Only raccoons, red foxes, gray foxes, and coy- motor-driven conveyance. It is legal to chase • Remove wild animals from any cavity or den; otes can be retained alive during the trapping foxes and coyotes with dogs year-round with a season for that species. • To disturb the den or nest of any animal by hunting license. Certain restrictions apply on Raccoons, foxes or coyotes that are removed shooting, digging, cutting or chipping; with DNR-managed properties. from a trap and kept alive must be confined in a the aid of smoke, fire, fumes, chemicals, cage or other enclosure that: (a) makes escape of ferret or other small animal; or with any the mammal unlikely and prevents the entrance device introduced into the hole where the Protected Species of a free-roaming mammal of the same species; animal is sheltered Badgers and bobcats are protected species. It (b) is structurally sound; (c) is of sufficient is illegal to take these furbearers in Indiana. If • To use or carry tree-climbing or cutting strength for the species involved; (d) is main- you accidentally trap a badger or bobcat, report equipment for the purpose of dislodging an tained in good repair and smoothly secured to the incident to an Indiana Conservation Officer animal from a tree. prevent escape or injury to the mammal in the (see page 47). There is no penalty for report- enclosure; (e) is constructed to allow sufficient ing accidental captures. If the animal is dead, space for individual posture, to turn about the carcass must be surrendered to an Indiana Dog Running freely, and make normal social movements; Conservation Officer. Information provided by The dog running season for raccoon and (f) is secured when unattended with protec- hunters and trappers is an important means opossum extends from noon Feb. 1 through tive devices at entrances and exits to prevent of determining the status and distribution of noon Oct. 25. A person needs a valid Indiana escapes if kept outdoors and if needed to pre- these species in Indiana. hunting license to chase wild animals with vent injuries to human or the mammal’s health For more on protected wildlife, call the dogs. See license exemptions on pages 8 and and; (g) has ambient ventilation by means of DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife, 317-232- 10. It is legal to hunt and chase foxes (Oct. 15 windows, doors, vents, fans, or air condition- 4200 or go to to Feb. 28), raccoons (Nov. 8 to Jan. 31), and wildlife.IN.gov ing to protect the health of the mammal and to coyotes (Oct. 15 to March 15) with dogs during minimize drafts, odors and condensation. the established hunting seasons. Youth who Wildlife Conflicts Night quarters, transportation cages, and are younger than 13 years old, do not possess nesting boxes may not be used as primary Resident landowners or tenants may use legal a bow, crossbow or firearm, and are accompa- housing. Surface water must be adequately methods, without a permit, to take a beaver, nied by an individual who is at least 18 years drained from a cage or enclosure where the mink, muskrat, long-tailed weasel, red fox, of age and holds a valid license are exempt mammal is housed. Adequate lighting must gray fox, opossum, skunk, gray squirrel, from needing a hunting license while chasing be provided by artificial or natural means and fox squirrel or raccoon that is on their own a wild animal during the dog running season. cycled for appropriate photoperiod, if neces- property and damaging property or posing a Certain restrictions apply on DNR-managed sary for the mammal in possession. The cages health or safety threat. properties. It is legal to chase foxes and coyotes or enclosures must also have adequate shelter If the animal is released, it must be released with dogs year-round with a hunting license from the elements and provide adequate shade in the county of capture with permission of with permission of the landowner. for the animals. the recipient landowner. You must remove and dispose of food wastes, Groundhogs (woodchucks), moles, voles, and feces, urine and bedding from the enclosure. chipmunks may be taken at any time using any You must also remove from the enclosure and equipment without a permit. appropriately dispose of trash, garbage, debris, Landowners may take coyotes at any and carcasses as soon as they are observed. time on the land they own without a special You must also provide daily: 1) fresh, clean permit or license, or they may provide written drinking water in clean containers and 2) food permission for others to take coyotes on their that is unspoiled, uncontaminated, appropri- We Provide Hunting land at any time. A valid hunting or trapping ate to the dietary needs of the mammal, and of Opportunities to license or nuisance wild animal control per- sufficient quantity for the mammal involved. mit is required to take a coyote on land other Law Enforcement Agents Furbearers that are possessed alive and than your own. Injured in the Line of Duty. their cages or other enclosures must be made Coyotes that are taken outside the hunt- available for inspection by an Indiana Conser- ing and trapping season by a landowner or To Volunteer Or Donate, Please Visit Our Website vation Officer upon request. someone with written permission from a HuntingForHeroes.org 42 2018-2019 INDIANA HUNTING & TRAPPING GUIDE FURBEARERS/ TRAPPING

Trapping Regulations TRAPPING SEASONS Furbearing game animals in Indiana include beaver, coyote, gray fox, red fox, long-tailed Furbearers Trapping Seasons weasel, mink, muskrat, opossum, raccoon, and striped skunk. Coyote, Striped Skunk Oct. 15, 2018 - March 15, 2019 You must have a valid Indiana trapping Red and Gray Fox Oct. 15, 2018 - Jan. 31, 2019 license to set traps. Traps must be checked and animals Beaver Nov. 15, 2018 - March 15, 2019 removed at least one time every 24 hours. Mink, Muskrat, Weasel (long-tailed weasel only) Nov. 15, 2018 - Jan. 31, 2019 Traps may be set at any distance from open- Raccoon,Lo Opossumrem ipsum Nov. 8, 2018 - Jan. 31, 2019 ings to tile drains or entrances to beaver or muskrat lodges. Tree-climbing equipment River Otter (in designated counties) Nov. 15, 2018 - March 15, 2019 (or until quota is met) may not be used as an aid in removing wild animals from trees. The use of motor-driven watercraft is permitted for purposes of setting coyotes that can be retained alive) that are removal from the trap or immediately upon or checking trap lines. trapped must either be released into the wild transporting from the trap site. There are no daily bag or possession limits, in the county in which they were captured except for river otters. within 24 hours of capturing the animals, or Furbearers (except for raccoons, foxes and they must be euthanized immediately after

River Otter Rules River otters may be trapped from 8 a.m. You must take the skinned Nov. 15, 2018 until noon March 15, 2019 and ST. JOSEPH ELKHART LAGRANGE STEUBEN ST. JOSEPH ELKHART LAGRANGE STEUBEN carcass and separated pelt to a des- ST. JOSEPH ELKHART LAGRANGE STEUBEN LA PORTE LA PORonlyTE in counties that are shaded in the map to ignated DNR employee or registra- LA PORTE LAKE PORTER LAKE PORTER the right. tion station for physical registration LAKE PORTER NOBLE DEKALB NOBLE DEKALB NOBLE DEKALB MARSHALL A validMARSHALL Indiana trapping license is required and CITES tagging 15 days after MARSHALL STARKE KOSCIUSKO toST ARKEset traps for KOSCIUSKOriver otters. An individual who the month of harvest. STARKE KOSCIUSKO WHITLEY sets a trap for river ottersWHITLEY must be at least 10 River otter pelts will be sealed WHITLEY ALLEN ALLEN ALLEN NEWTON JASPER NEWTON JASPER NEWTON JASPER PULASKI FULTON PULASKIyears old,FULTO unlessN the individual has passed a with a CITES tag and the carcass PULASKI FULTON

WABASH state-certified trapperWABASH education course. collected so DNR biologists can WABASH MIAMI HUNTING- MIAMI HUNTING- MIAMI HUNTING- Fall Firearm TON Archery TON TON WHITE CASS WELLS ADAMS (statewide) WHITE TheCASS bag limit is two ottersWELLS per trapperADAMS per evaluate reproductive and age data WHITE CASS WELLS ADAMS Oct. 17 -21, 2012 Oct. 1-Nov. 1, 2015 season. An individual who sets a trap that from the animal. The information BENTON and BENTON BENTON CARROLL Dec. 5, 2015 - catchesCARROLL a river otter must count the animal helps biologists make future season CARROLL GRANT Jan. 3, 2016 GRANT GRANT Fall Firearm HOWARD BLACK- toward hisHOW orARD her season limit.BLACK- River otters recommendations. HOWARD BLACK- Oct. 17-28, 2012 TIPPECANOE FORD JAY TIPPECANOE FORD JAY TIPPECANOE FORD JAY WARREN WARREN taken during the trapping season must be What is a CITES tag? CITES WARREN CLINTON TIPTON CLINTON TIPTON CLINTON TIPTON MADISON DELAWARE reported to the DNRMADISON CheckINDELAWARE Game system stands for the Convention on MADISON DELAWARE RANDOLPH RANDOLPH RANDOLPH Archery (Statewide) FOUNTAIN FOUNTAIN (CheckINGame.dnr.IN.gov or call 800-419- International Trade of Endangered FOUNTAIN Oct. 1-28, 2012 and MONT- HAMILTON MONT- HAMILTON MONT- HAMILTON V GOMERY BOONE V GOMERY 1326)BOONE within 24 hours of harvest. A CheckIN Species of Fauna and Flora. It is an V GOMERY BOONE Dec. 8, 2012 - E E E Jan. 5, 2013 R HENRY R HENRY R HENRY M WAYNE Fall Firearm M Game confirmation number will WAbeYNE provided international agreement governing M WAYNE I & Archery I I MARION MARION MARION L PARKE HENDRICKS HANCOCK Oct. 21- L PARKE andHENDRICKS must be keptHANCOCK with the river otter until the trade of endangered species. As L PARKE HENDRICKS HANCOCK L PUTNAM Nov. 1, 2015 L PUTNAM L PUTNAM I I animal is physically registered by a designated a CITES participant, the United I O RUSH O RUSH O RUSH N UNION N UNION N UNION SHELBY FAYETTE Indiana DNR employeeSHELBY or at anFAYETTE official DNR States follows certain require- SHELBY FAYETTE VIGO MORGAN JOHNSON VIGO riverMORGAN otterJOHNSON check station. Check online at ments. River otters are on Appen- VIGO MORGAN JOHNSON CLAY CLAY CLAY FRANKLIN FRANKLIN FRANKLIN OWEN OWEN wildlife.IN.gov/8499.htm for locations. dix II of CITES, which means OWEN DECATUR DECATUR DECATUR MONROE BROWN BARTHOLOMEW MONROEThereBROWN is a BARstatewideTHOLOMEW quota of 600 river they are a “look-alike” species to MONROE BROWN BARTHOLOMEW

SULLIVAN RIPLEY DEARBORN SULLIVAN otters for the 2018-19 season.RIPLEY TheDEARBORN season other endangered otter species SULLIVAN RIPLEY DEARBORN GREENE GREENE will close early if the quota is reached prior around the world. GREENE JENNINGS JENNINGS JENNINGS JACKSON to March 15,JACKSON 2018. Trappers are responsible To ensure river otters enter- JACKSON OHIO OHIO OHIO LAWRENCE forLAWRENCE knowing if the quota has been met. The ing international trade were LAWRENCE JEFFERSON SWITZERLAND JEFFERSON SWITZERLAND JEFFERSON SWITZERLAND KNOX DAVIESS MARTIN KNOX DAVIESS MARTIN current reported river otter take can be found harvested legally in the United KNOX DAVIESS MARTIN SCOTT SCOTT SCOTT WASHINGTON at wildlife.IN.gov/8499.htmWASHINGTON . If the season States, an unaltered CITES tag WASHINGTON ORANGE ORANGE ORANGE CLARK closes early, an exceptionCLARK may be made for an must be affixed to the pelt. CLARK PIKE PIKE PIKE DUBOIS DUBOIS individual who traps a river otter within 48 Each state has uniquely DUBOIS GIBSON GIBSON GIBSON LEGEND CRAWFORD FLOYD hoursCRAWFORD after theFLOYD close of the season and has not marked tags. An otter CRAWFORD FLOYD Closed Counties HARRISON yet reachedHARRISON his/her own bag limit. pelt must have a CITES HARRISON WARRICK PERRY WARRICK PERRY WARRICK PERRY POSEY VANDER- POSEY VANDER- POSEY VANDER- Open Counties BURGH SPENCER BURGH SPENCER River otters killed accidentally after the tag before it can be sold. BURGH SPENCER statewide quota or individual’s own bag limit Trappers reported has been reached must notify the DNR within taking 498 river otters 48 hours of capture and make arrangements during the 2017-18 to give that river otter to the DNR. season after trapping River otters trapped outside the season 518 otters in the 2016- or in counties closed to river otter trapping 17 season. must be turned in to the DNR. Call your local district wildlife biologist, local Conservation Officer or 812-837-9536.

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Body Gripping Traps A person must not take a wild animal with a Conibear, Dahlgren, Bigelow or other body- Measuring your gripping trap on land if the widest inside foothold trap jaw-spread measured at the horizontal center 1. Measure the widest inside jaw spread of the trap’s jaws (Figure 1) and the widest perpendicular to the traps baseplate as horizontal inside jaw-spread measured at the Figure 1 in Figure 3 and circle the measurement vertical center of the trap’s jaws (Figure 2) is: (or closest measurement) in Column 1. 2. Measure the inside width between 1. Larger than 7.5 inches if square or the trap’s hinge posts as in Figure 4 2. Larger than 8 inches if round and circle the measurement (or closest measurement) in Column 2. Otherwise, the trap must be completely covered by water. 3. If both measurements fall in Box 1, then the trap can have standard jaws (offset jaws are not required). Figure 2 Snares 4. If either measurement falls in Box 2, It is only legal to use a snare to trap a wild then the jaws of the trap must have 1 animal on land you own or with the written at least a ⁄8 inch offset or the gap of permission of the landowner. The maximum legal circumference for snare loops is 15 inches, the offset can be filled with securely unless at least half of the snare loop is covered by water or if the snare employs a relaxing snare attached rubber pads. “Securely lock. A relaxing snare lock allows the snare loop to loosen slightly to reduce the possibility of attached” means with bolts or rivets, strangulation. Regulations on snare size and lock are designed to prevent accidental loss of not tape. domestic animals. 5. If either measurements fall in Box 3, then the trap must be completely Box Traps covered by water. Furbearers may be captured in box traps used on land or underwater.

Foothold Traps Figure 3 It is illegal to use a foothold trap with saw-toothed or spiked jaws. It is illegal to take a wild animal with a foothold trap if the widest inside jaw-spread measured perpendicular to the trap’s base plate and the inside width between the trap’s hinge posts (both measurements) is greater than 5¾ inches and less than or equal to 6½ inches, unless the jaws of the trap have at least a 1/8-inch offset, the gap of the offset is filled with securely attached rubber pads, or the trap is Figure 4 completely covered by water. Securely attached rubber pads are those attached with bolts or rivets. The trap’s hinge posts must be maintained at a 90-degree angle to the trap’s base plate. It is illegal to take a wild animal with a foothold trap on land if the widest inside jaw-spread measured perpendicular to the BOX COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 trap’s base plate and the inside width between the trap’s hinge posts is greater than 6½ inches. 1 5" or less 5" or less It is illegal to set or place a stake, chain, drag or another portion of a trap that is designed to take a wild animal, except during a season established for trapping that wild animal. 5¼" 5¼" Standard jaws 5½" 5½" Offset jaws 5¾" 5¾" 2 > 5¾" * > 5¾" Hinge post 6" 6" 6¼" 6¼" 6½" 6½ 3 > 6½" > 6½" Base plate 6¾" 6¾" 7" 7" Hinge post 7¼" or more 7¼" or more

* The Symbol ">" means "greater than." (i.e.: “> 5¾” means “greater than 5¾”)

44 Gray Fox can climb trees because of their special claws that partially retract into their paws. This trait allows their claws to stay sharp. By compari- son, coyote, dog, and red fox claws stay out all Reports Requested the time. Those animals use their claws for traction when running. The diet of the gray fox consists primarily of rodents, rabbits, squirrels, fruit and Red foxes are easily recognizable because of Usually, red foxes can be easily distinguished insects. Because of their ability to climb trees their bright reddish-orange coat and black from gray foxes by the color of their coat. But to escape danger or rest, gray foxes are most stockings and ears, but have you recently seen a small number of red foxes go through a gray likely to be found in forested areas but they their cousin, the gray fox, in Indiana? color phase. For that reason, gray foxes can also go into fields to hunt. If you have, we’d like to know. often best be distinguished from red foxes Gray foxes are an important part of Although not as common in Indiana as red by their tail, which has a black stripe down Indiana’s wildlife community because they foxes, gray foxes are native to the state. They its length, as opposed to the tail of red foxes, help control rodent populations and eat car- are similar in size to red foxes, but tend to which usually have a white tip with no stripe. rion. Gray foxes are also a valuable furbearer be smaller. Unlike red foxes, gray foxes have Unlike their other canine relatives like the because their fur can be made into warm, reddish-brown ears, and gray and brown legs. red fox, coyote and domestic dogs, gray foxes sustainable clothing. Fur-buyer data, observations by bowhunters, and reports from trappers suggest gray foxes are declining in Indiana. Once common statewide, gray foxes now seem to be limited to primarily southern Indiana and the far northeastern corner of the state. The DNR seeks information on encoun- ters with gray foxes in hopes of conducting research on the species. Reports of sightings, of hunted or trapped gray foxes, or trail camera photos are welcome. If you see a gray fox, please contact furbearer biologist Geriann Albers, at galbers@ dnr.IN.gov or 812-822-3304. Non-Native Wild Pigs ALASKAN® MILLS. Present Problems DURABILITY. RELIABILITY. AFFORDABILITY. SINCE 1957, GRANBERG INTERNATIONAL HAS BEEN PRODUCING THE HIGHEST QUALITY CHAIN SAW MILLS AND ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE ANYWHERE. OUR AMERICAN-MADE ALASKAN® CHAIN SAW MILLS GIVE YOU THE CAPABILITY AND ACCURACY OF A PROFESSIONAL-GRADE Populations of non-native wild pigs have been have written permission of the landowner SAW MILL AT A PRICE THAT WON’T BREAK THE BANK. CALL 1-800-233-6499 a problem in pockets around the state. where the pig is taken. All captured pigs must FOR A FREE CATALOG OR TO FIND A DEALER. Wild pigs are an invasive species and a threat be euthanized immediately. Possession of a VISIT WWW.GRANBERG.COM to native wildlife, including popular game live wild pig is illegal. animals such as deer and turkey. Wild pigs are Recreational sport hunting has not been opportunistic animals that feed on the nests and successful in reducing wild pig populations. young of game birds, rabbits, reptiles, amphib- Population control is possible through a combi- ians and deer. They also compete with native nation of trapping whole social groups, selective wildlife for food. Some wildlife, such as deer and shooting of trap-shy pigs, and aerial shooting. nesting turkeys, avoid areas where pigs are active. The U.S. Department of Agriculture-Wild- Pig activity along streams and rivers can life Services (USDA-WS), the Indiana Board cause water-quality issues. Pigs muddy up of Animal Health (BOAH), and the Indiana waterways, an activity that covers fish spawn- DNR ask hunters who observe or take wild ing beds in silt and decreases oxygen levels. pigs to report the animal(s) to the USDA-WS Wild pig rooting also damages crops, parks, at 1-855-386-0370. lawns and rural cemeteries. Wild pigs will eat Reports help the cooperating agencies young lambs and goats. determine necessary control and disease- Wild pigs are known to carry more than 30 monitoring steps. pathogens and parasites that can be trans- Reports should include date, best pos- mitted to livestock, people, pets and wildlife. sible location information (e.g., distance and Some of these pathogens can be directly direction to nearest town, county or township, transmitted to humans, causing lifelong landowner’s name), approximate number and debilitating illnesses. relative size of the pigs, and the observer’s A person can take a wild pig anytime with- contact information. Digital pictures of the out a permit from the DNR, but they must pigs are helpful.

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LA PORTE ST. JOSEPH ELKHART 16 STEUBEN Fish & Wildlife Areas / Healthy Rivers INitiative Sites LAGRANGE 1. Atterbury FWA 10. Hovey Lake FWA 18. Sugar Ridge FWA LAKE PORTER 1 NOBLE DEKALB 7970 S. Rowe St. 15800 Raben Road S 2310 East SR 364 STARKE MARSHALL 1 Edinburgh, IN 46124 Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 Winslow, IN 47598 13 KOSCIUSKO 812-526-2051 812-838-2927 812-789-2724 15 12 NEWTON 23 FULTON WHITLEY ALLEN 2. Blue Grass FWA 11. J.E. Roush FWA 19. Tri-County FWA JASPER PULASKI 22 HUNTING- TON Contact Sugar Ridge FWA 517 N. Warren Road 8432 North 850E WHITE CASS MIAMI WABASH WELLS ADAMS Huntington, IN 46750 Syracuse, IN 46567 11 3. Chinook FWA BENTON 260-468-2165 574-834-4461 CARROLL Contact Deer Creek FWA GRANT 12. Jasper-Pulaski FWA 20. Wabashiki FWA HOWARD BLACK- JAY 4. Crosley FWA TIPPECANOE FORD 5822 N.Fish & Wildlife Ln Contact Deer Creek FWA WARREN 2010 South SR 3 CLINTON TIPTON North Vernon, IN 47265 Medaryville, IN 47957 21. Wilbur Wright FWA MADISON DELAWARE RANDOLPH 219-843-4841 FOUNTAIN 812-346-5596 2239 North SR 103 V MONTGOMERY BOONE HAMILTON E R HENRY 5. Deer Creek FWA 13. Kankakee FWA New Castle, IN 47362 M I 21 WAYNE 4320 W. Toto Road 260-285-2165 L B 2001 W. CR 600 S L PUTNAM HENDRICKS MARION HANCOCK I PARKE Greencastle, IN 46135 North Judson, IN 46366 22. Willow Slough FWA O N RUSH FAYETTE UNION 765-653-0453 574-896-3522 1803 S. 700 W. 5 VIGO MORGAN JOHNSON SHELBY CLAY 6. Fairbanks Landing FWA 14. Kingsbury FWA Morocco, IN 47963 20 FRANKLIN 5344 S. Hupp Road 219-285-2704 3 1 DECATUR Contact Goose Pond FWA OWEN LaPorte, IN 46350 BROWN BARTHOLOMEW 23. Winamac FWA 6 7. Glendale FWA 219-393-3612 MONROE RIPLEY DEARBORN 1493 West 500N JENNINGS 6001 E 600 S SULLIVAN GREENE 15. LaSalle FWA Winamac, IN 46996 JACKSON Montgomery, IN 47558 LAWRENCE OHIO 4752 W 1050 N 574-946-4422 SWITZERLAND 812-644-7711 JEFFERSON KNOX DAVIESS MARTIN C 17 Lake Village, IN 46349 SCOTT 8. Goose Pond FWA 219-992-3019 WASHINGTON A. Wabash River (HRI) 7 ORANGE 13540 West CR 400 CLARK PIKE Linton, IN 47441 16. Pigeon River FWA Contact Deer Creek FWA GIBSON DUBOIS 812-512-9185 8310 East 300N, Box 71 B. Sugar Creek (HRI) 1 CRAWFORD FLOYD Mongo, IN 46771 Contact Deer Creek FWA 9. Hillenbrand FWA 260-367-2164 POSEY VANDER- 2 WARRICK SPENCER PERRY HARRISON Contact Goose Pond FWA C. Austin Bottoms (HRI) BURGH 17. Splinter Ridge FWA Contact Crosley FWA Contact Crosley FWA 10

State Reservoirs & State Forests A. Brookville Lake H. Salamonie Lake 8. Morgan-Monroe SF LA PORTE ST. JOSEPH ELKHART LAGRANGE STEUBEN 14108 SR 101 9214 W Lost Bridge W 6220 Forest Road LAKE PORTER PO Box 100 Andrews, IN 46702 Martinsville, IN 46151 NOBLE DEKALB Brookville, IN 47012 260-468-2125 765-342-4026 STARKE MARSHALL KOSCIUSKO 765-647-2657 1. Clark SF 9. Owen-Putnam SF NEWTON JASPER PULASKI FULTON WHITLEY ALLEN B. Cagles Mill Lake P.O. Box 119 2153 Fish Creek Road WABASH 1317 W. Lieber Road #2 Service Road Spencer, IN 47460 HUNTING- Suite 1 Henryville, IN 47126 812-829-2462 WHITE CASS MIAMI H TON WELLS ADAMS BENTON E 11 Cloverdale, IN 46120 812-294-4306 10. Pike SF CARROLL 765-795-4576 GRANT 2. Deam Lake SRA 5994 E. SR 364 HOWARD BLACK- JAY TIPPECANOE C. Cecil M. Harden Lake 1217 Deam Lake Road Winslow, IN 47598 WARREN FORD 1588 S. Raccoon Parkway Borden, IN 47106 812-367-1524 CLINTON TIPTON MADISON DELAWARE RANDOLPH Rockville, IN 47872 812-246-5421 FOUNTAIN 11. Salamonie River SF V MONTGOMERY BOONE HAMILTON E 765-344-1884 3. Ferdinand SF R 5400 E. Salamonie M I HENRY WAYNE D. Hardy Lake 6583 E SR 264 Forest Rd. L L PARKE PUTNAM HENDRICKS MARION HANCOCK 5620 Hardy Lake Road Ferdinand, IN 47532 Lagro, IN 46941 I O C Scottsburg, IN 47170 812-367-1524 260-782-0430 N RUSH FAYETTE UNION B MORGAN JOHNSON SHELBY 812-794-3800 VIGO CLAY A 4. Greene-Sullivan SF 12. Selmier SF FRANKLIN E. Mississinewa Lake 2551 S SR 159 905 E CR 350 N 9 DECATUR 8 BROWN OWEN BARTHOLOMEW 4673 S 625 E Dugger, IN 47848 North Vernon, IN 47265 MONROE SULLIVAN 14 RIPLEY DEARBORN Peru, IN 46970 812-648-2810 812-346-2286 GREENE 4 F 12 765-473-6528 5. Harrison-Crawford SF 13. Starve Hollow SRA JACKSON LAWRENCE JENNINGS OHIO F. Monroe Lake 7240 Old Forest Rd. SW 4345 S. 275 W, Box 291 6 SWITZERLAND KNOX DAVIESS MARTIN D JEFFERSON 4850 S SR 446 Corydon, IN 47112 Vallonia, IN 47281-9741 13 SCOTT Bloomington, IN 47401 812-738-7694 812-358-3464 7 WASHINGTON ORANGE 812-837-9546 1 CLARK 6. Jackson-Washington SF 14. Yellowwood SF GIBSON PIKE DUBOIS G 2 G. Patoka Lake 1278 E SR 250 772 Yellowwood Lake Rd. 10 3 CRAWFORD FLOYD 3084 N. Dillard Road Brownstown, IN 47220 Nashville, IN 47448 5 POSEY VANDER- WARRICK SPENCER PERRY HARRISON Birdseye, IN 47513 812-358-2160 812-988-7945 BURGH 812-685-2464 7. Martin SF 14040 Williams Road Shoals, IN 47581 812-247-3491 46 INDIANA CONTACT LISTS

DNR Law Enforcement Districts Contact DNR Law Enforcement Central Dispatch (24 hours) to report violations or if you need assistance from an Indiana Conservation Officer. Call 1-800-TIP-IDNR to report any poaching activities. 10 1 2 Central Dispatch 4. District 4 Headquarters 8. District 8 Headquarters 4850 S SR 446 3734 Mounds Road 1504 Schlamm Lake Road Bloomington, IN 47401 Anderson, IN 46017 Henryville, IN 47126 812-837-9536 765-649-1062 812-639-4148 5. District 5 Headquarters 9. District 9 Headquarters 1. District 1 Headquarters 1317 W. Lieber Road 1387 E U.S. 50 3 9822 N. Turkey Suite 2 Versailles, IN 47042 Creek Road Cloverdale, IN 46120 812-689-4370 4 Syracuse, IN 46567 765-795-3534 574-457-8092 10. District 10 Headquarters 6. District 6 Headquarters 100 W. Water St. 2. District 2 Headquarters 11 Durbin St. Michigan City, IN 46360 1353 S. Governors Drive Camp Atterbury 219-879-5710 6 Columbia City, IN 46725 Edinburgh, IN 46124 5 9 260-244-3720 812-526-4101 3. District 3 Headquarters 7. District 7 Headquarters 4112 E SR 225 2310 E. SR 364 West Lafayette, IN 47906 Winslow, IN 47598 765-567-7859 812-789-9538 8 7 Need a Wildlife Biologist? To find the DNR wildlife biologist or urban biologist in your area, go to wildlife.IN.gov/2716.htm

Public Shooting Ranges 10 DNR shooting ranges are open to the general public. Contact the range in your area with questions on range hours, fees and other information or go online to 11 wildlife.IN.gov/3648.htm 9

6 15 1. Clark State Forest 7. Crosley FWA 13. Cecil M. Harden Lake rifle/shotgun/handgun archery/rifle/shotgun/ archery 12 812-294-4306 handgun 765-344-1884 4 2. Patoka Lake 812-346-5596 14. Sugar Ridge FWA archery 8. Atterbury FWA $ archery/rifle/shotgun/ 812-685-2464 archery/rifle/shotgun/ handgun 3. Wilbur Wright FWA handgun/trap/skeet 812-789-2724 archery/rifle/shotgun/ 812-526-6552 15. Winamac FWA handgun 9. Tri-County FWA archery/rifle/shotgun/ 3 765-529-9581 archery/rifle/shotgun/ handgun 13 4. J. E. Roush $ handgun 574-946-4422 574-834-4461 Lake FWA 16. Hardy Lake 19 archery/rifle/shotgun/ 10. Pigeon River FWA archery 18 handgun/trap/skeet archery/rifle/shotgun/ 812-794-3800 8 260-468-2416 handgun 17. Greene-Sullivan 5. Jackson-Washington 260-367-2164 State Forest 17 State Forest 11. Kingsbury FWA $ archery 7 5 archery archery/rifle/shotgun/ 812-648-2810 16 812-358-2160 handgun 18. Brookville Lake $ 219-393-1128 6. Jasper-Pulaski FWA archery/rifle/shotgun/ 1 2 archery/rifle/shotgun/ 12. Willow Slough FWA $ handgun 14 handgun archery/rifle/shotgun/ 765-647-2657 219-843-4841 handgun 19. Deer Creek FWA $ 219-285-2060 rifle/shotgun/handgun 765-276-3032 $ - A fee is charged.

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