Indianapolis, IN – Indiana hunters seeking to participate in reserved hunts this fall can now submit their applications online as the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) opens its annual draw for hunting opportunities across the state.
According to the Indiana DNR, applications for reserved hunts—including Fish & Wildlife Area (FWA) dove hunts, Indiana Private Lands Access (IPLA) hunts, youth deer hunts, and National Wildlife Refuge deer hunts—are being accepted exclusively online through the Division of Fish & Wildlife Activity Hub at GoOutdoorsIN.com. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. ET on Wednesday, July 30.
Hunters are required to hold a valid license for the specific hunt they wish to enter, and a $1 technology fee will be charged for each application. The DNR notes that the Activity Hub launched in December 2024, replacing the former licensing system. Applicants are encouraged to log in early and familiarize themselves with the new platform.
Selections for each participating property will be made through a random computerized draw, with results posted by August 11. All applicants will receive an email notification once the drawings are complete.
Reserved hunts this year include opportunities at popular FWAs such as Deer Creek, Goose Pond, Kingsbury, and Wilbur Wright, as well as dove hunts on gamebird areas in White, Benton, Newton, and Jasper counties. Deer hunts are also available at Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge, including options for firearms, archery, and primitive muzzleloader. Youth hunters under 18 may apply for special deer and IPLA opportunities, provided they meet eligibility requirements.
For more information, hunters can visit on.IN.gov/reservedhunt or contact the DNR at DFWReserveHunts@dnr.IN.gov.
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