Thursday, April 19, 2012

Indiana Reserved Hunt Information

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Visit http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/5834.htm for details on this information 


2012 Wild Turkey Draw Hunt 
  • Applications will be accepted online from January 20 to March 25, 2012.
  • Turkey hunts will be offered at DNR properties and two National Wildlife Refuges.
  • Applicants are allowed to apply for one property, and choose from the available dates for that property.
  • Reserved Hunt Dates Available by Property:
    • 4/25 - 4/27, 4/28 - 4/30: Big Oaks NWR and Atterbury, Chinook, Crosley, Fairbanks Landing, Minnehaha, and Hovey Lake Fish and Wildlife Areas.
    • 4/25 - 4/27, 4/28 - 4/29, 4/30 - 5/2 , 5/3 - 5/5, 5/6 - 5/8, 5/9 - 5/11, 5/12 - 5/13: Deer Creek, Glendale, J. E. Roush Lake, Jasper-Pulaski, Kingsbury, LaSalle, Pigeon River, Tri-County, Willow Slough, Winamac Fish and Wildlife Areas, and Mississinewa and Salamonie Reservoirs.
    • 4/25 - 4/27, 4/28 - 4/30: Hillenbrand Fish and Wildlife Area
    • 4/25 - 4/26, 4/27 - 4/28, 4/29 - 4/30, 5/1 - 5/2, 5/3 - 5/4, 5/5 - 5/6, 5/7 - 5/8, 5/9 - 5/10: Muscatatuck NWR
  • Draw results will be posted online.

Draws not currently underway: Dove Draw Hunt
  • Applications typically accepted online beginning July 1.
  • Don't forget, hunters must possess a Game Bird Habitat Stamp when hunting doves (those that have lifetime licenses or youth hunt/trap licenses do not need to purchase the stamp since it's included in the license).
  • Non-toxic shot is required at all DNR properties, including reservoir properties.
  • Applicants may choose the property but dates will be assigned to successful applicants.
  • Successful applicants may bring one hunting partner.
  • Draw results will be posted online.

Military/Refuge Firearm Deer Draw Hunt
  • Applications typically accepted online beginning July 1.
  • Applicants do not have to enter their hunting partner’s information online.
  • Successful applicants are allowed to bring one hunting partner.
  • Any military area deer hunt may be cancelled or rescheduled upon short notice. No hunt fee refunds will be given if a hunt is cancelled or rescheduled.
  • Handguns are not permitted on any military area.
  • Successful applicants will receive more information regarding their hunt once the draw results are posted. There will be a link to a document with the information. 
  • Draw results will be posted online
Military/Refuge Archery Deer Draw Hunt
  • Applications typically accepted online beginning July 1.
  • Applicants do not have to enter their hunting partner’s information online.
    Properties: Big Oaks NWR, Muscatatuck, Newport. 
  • Successful applicants are allowed to bring one hunting partner.
  • Any military area deer hunt may be cancelled or rescheduled upon short notice. No hunt fee refunds will be given if a hunt is cancelled or rescheduled.
  • Handguns are not permitted on any military area.
  • Successful applicants will receive more information regarding their hunt once the draw results are posted. There will be a link to a document with the information. 
  • Draw results will be posted online

Pheasant Draw Hunt
  • Applications typically accepted online beginning July 1
  • Applicants do not choose a property, but they do select a date. Properties are assigned to successful applicants.
  • Successful applicants may bring up to two hunting partners.
  • Draw results will be posted online up to one week after the drawing.
  • Put-and-take Pheasant Hunts
  • Hunts are available online beginning September 1 and they are first-come, first-served.
  • Hunters can select the date, property, and property location for the hunt. 
  • PRINT your confirmation page once you submit your reservation(s). You will also receive a confirmation email once your reservation(s) have been successfully submitted.  No refunds will be given.

State Park Deer Reduction Draw Hunt

  • Applications typically accepted online beginning July 1 
  • If applicants wish to apply with a hunting partner(s), the primary applicant must have their partner’s hunting license number and date-of-birth when applying.  Applicants must be 18 years of age by the date of the hunt, and must possess the proper licenses to hunt deer in order to apply. Once you have submitted your application online, you cannot change your information.
  • Applicants are allowed to apply for themselves, and up to two hunting partners. 
  • Each applicant may only appear on one application per hunt (i.e., you cannot be listed as a primary applicant AND a buddy for the same hunt).
  • Preference will be given to those who have successfully completed a Hunter Education course.
  • Draw results will be posted online.
  • For successful applicants, deer harvested at a State Park Reduction Hunts are in addition to regular deer season bag limits. You do not need to purchase additional licenses to harvest deer if participating in the reduction hunt. 
    For questions regarding State Park Deer Reduction Hunts, please contact please contact State Parks and Reservoirs at (317) 232-4200.
Deer Creek Deer Hunt
  • Applications typically accepted online beginning in late August.
  • Successfully drawn applicants are allowed to bring one hunting partner. 
  • Results will be posted online up to one week after the deadline to apply.
  • Deer Creek Upland (rabbit, quail or woodcock) Game Hunt
  • Applications typically accepted online from beginning in late August 2
  • Applicants must possess a license to hunt small game in order to apply. 
  • Successfully drawn applicants are allowed to bring one hunting partner. 
  • Results will be posted online up to one week after the deadline to apply
Waterfowl Draw Hunt
  • Applications are typically accepted online beginning in September.
  • Applicants may choose up to five property and date combinations. Successful applicants will be chosen for one (or more) of their five property and date choices.
  • Draw results will be posted online
Fairbanks Landing Deer Hunt
  • Applications typically accepted online beginning in early September.

State Park Goose Reduction Draw Hunt
  • Applications typically accepted online beginning in September/October.
  • Applicants, buddies, and stand-by hunters must be Indiana Residents and be 18 by the date of the first annual state park reduction hunt.
  • Participants may bring up to three buddies to hunt with; they are not required to be on the application.
  • Hunters need to enter their valid hunting license number to apply.
  • Apprentice licenses are not applicable.
  • Hunters can select which parks and dates to be drawn for.
  • A stand-by drawing will be conducted each day. Any spots remaining unfilled by drawn hunters 90 minutes before local sunrise will be open for public stand-by drawing.
  • PRINT your confirmation page once you submit your application. You will also receive a confirmation email once your application has been successfully submitted.
  • Draw results will be posted online up to a week after the deadline to apply.
    Successful applicants will receive more information regarding their hunt once the draw results are posted. There will be a link to a document with the information.

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