State of Indiana

10/07/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/07/2024 10:20

Reserved hunt applications open

Hunters can now apply for reserved hunts at on.IN.gov/reservedhunt, the one-stop information spot for the hunts. These hunts follow science-based wildlife management to maintain healthy wildlife populations for all people to enjoy.

The online method is the only way to apply for the hunts listed below. No late entries will be accepted. Applicants must possess a hunting license that's valid for the hunt for which they apply.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 27. More specific hunt information for individual properties is available on the reserved hunt webpage listed earlier.

Hunters will be selected through a random computerized drawing. An email will be sent to all applicants when draws have been completed. Applicants will be able to view draw results online within two weeks after the application period closes.

December Gamebird Habitat Area (GHA) Hunts:

  • Reserved hunts on GHAs in northern Indiana (Benton, Jasper, Newton, Warren, and White counties). Hunters may choose from a variety of hunt dates in November. These hunts are not put/take pheasant hunts.

Indiana Private Land Access Program (IPLA) hunts for waterfowl, deer, and small game. For a list of counties offering hunts, visit on.IN.gov/reservedhunt.

State Park Deer Management Hunts:

  • Brown County State Park
  • Cave River Valley Natural Area
  • Chain O'Lakes State Park
  • Charlestown State Park
  • Clifty Falls State Park (Archery only)
  • Fort Harrison State Park (Archery only)
  • Harmonie State Park
  • Lincoln State Park
  • McCormick's Creek State Park
  • O'Bannon Woods State Park
  • Ouabache State Park
  • Pokagon State Park
  • Potato Creek State Park
  • Prophetstown State Park
  • Raccoon State Park
  • Shades State Park
  • Shakamak State Park
  • Spring Mill State Park
  • Summit Lake State Park
  • Tippecanoe River State Park
  • Trine State Recreation Area (Archery only)
  • Turkey Run State Park
  • Versailles State Park
  • Whitewater Memorial State Park
Please note that only one application per hunt is allowed. No changes can be made once an application is submitted.

The application process is now consolidated into the online services website along with licenses, CheckIN Game, and HIP registration. An online account is not required to apply, but a Customer ID number is needed.

In this system, hunts without a registration fee will follow the same process as those with a fee. Applicants must add a hunt to their cart and place an order to submit their application. If the transaction total is $0, the applicant will not be asked to enter credit card information.

To view draw results, applicants can log into their online services account or click "View hunt draw results" on the website.

For questions related to State Park Deer Management Draw Hunts, please contact Anthony Sipes at [email protected]or 317-232-4128.

To view all DNR news releases, please see dnr.IN.gov.