Indiana hunting
Public hunting land in Indiana
Caliber maps 126 public hunting areas in Indiana, with Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish & Wildlife's license fees, hunter education rules and official links in one place. Find the closest land to you on a list or a map, free.
Indiana · 126 areas
Hoosier National Forest
National forest · 204,315 acres
Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife refuge · 19,808 acres
Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife refuge · 15,652 acres
Minnehana Fish and Wildlife Area
State wildlife area · 12,889 acres
Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife Area
State wildlife area · 11,606 acres
Largest areas shown. Caliber sorts all 126 by distance from you.
- 120
- State wildlife areas
- 3
- National forests
- 3
- National wildlife refuges
Indiana hunting licenses and rules
- Wildlife agency
- Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish & Wildlife
- Phone
- 317-232-4200
- Resident license
- $20 — Annual Hunting license (resident), valid Apr 1 to Mar 31
- Nonresident license
- $90 — Annual Hunting license (nonresident), valid Apr 1 to Mar 31; deer licenses extra
- Hunter education
- Anyone born after Dec 31, 1986 must complete a DNR hunter education class to buy a non-apprentice hunting license.
- Good to know
- Some DNR properties use reserved hunts; check each property's rules before going.
Fees and rules as published by Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish & Wildlife, checked Oct 31, 2026. They change, so confirm on the agency's site. This isn't legal advice.
Official links
- Hunting licenses
- Season dates
- Regulations
- Public hunting lands
- Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish & Wildlife website
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The 12 biggest of 126 areas. Caliber has every one, with a map, and sorts them by distance from you.
| Area | Type | Acres | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoosier National Forest | National forest | 204,315 | Open |
| Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 19,808 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 15,652 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Minnehana Fish and Wildlife Area | State wildlife area | 12,889 | Open |
| Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife Area | State wildlife area | 11,606 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Willow Slough Fish And Wildlife Area | State wildlife area | 9,699 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Roush Lake Fish And Wildlife Area | State wildlife area | 8,475 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Glendale Fish And Wildlife Area | State wildlife area | 8,127 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Goose Pond Fish And Wildlife Area | State wildlife area | 7,977 | Open |
| Sugar Ridge Fish And Wildlife Area | State wildlife area | 7,935 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Kingsbury Fish And Wildlife Area | State wildlife area | 7,069 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Jasper-Pulaski Fish And Wildlife Area | State wildlife area | 6,845 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
State wildlife areas · 120
Run for wildlife and, usually, hunting. Many need a state license plus a land-use permit or have their own season dates, draw hunts or weapon limits.
National forests · 3
Hunting is generally allowed under state hunting laws, except near developed sites and where posted. Some areas close for fire or wildlife.
National wildlife refuges · 3
Refuges allow hunting only where and when each refuge opens it, often with its own permit and rules. Check the refuge's hunt page before you go.
Indiana hunting FAQ
Where can I find public hunting land in Indiana?
Caliber lists 126 public hunting areas in Indiana: 120 state wildlife areas, 3 national forests, 3 national wildlife refuges. Open Caliber, enter your ZIP and see the closest areas on a list or a map. Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish & Wildlife also publishes its own public hunting land information on its website.
How much is a hunting license in Indiana?
As published by Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish & Wildlife (checked Oct 31, 2026): resident, $20 — Annual Hunting license (resident), valid Apr 1 to Mar 31; nonresident, $90 — Annual Hunting license (nonresident), valid Apr 1 to Mar 31; deer licenses extra. Fees change, so confirm on the agency's licensing page before you buy.
Do I need hunter education to hunt in Indiana?
Anyone born after Dec 31, 1986 must complete a DNR hunter education class to buy a non-apprentice hunting license. Check Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish & Wildlife for exemptions and current rules.
When is hunting season in Indiana?
Seasons vary by species, zone and year, so Caliber links to Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish & Wildlife's official season-date page instead of listing dates. Always check current regulations before you hunt.
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Area data: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1, public domain. Access as recorded in PAD-US. Always check current regulations, seasons and access rules with Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish & Wildlife and the managing agency before you hunt.
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