Indiana hunting seasons 2026-27
24 hunting seasons are open in Indiana today, including deer, duck, dove. Dates come from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and were read today.
Dates only. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries: Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Read today.
24open today
26species
81dated seasons
Big game
- Deer Open open now, last season closes Jan 31, 2027
Turkey
- Wild turkey Upcoming opens Dec 5, 2026 (Fall-Archery)
Waterfowl
Migratory birds
- Dove Open open now, closes Nov 29, 2026
- Rails and gallinules Closed closed, last season ended Nov 9, 2026
- Snipe Open open now, closes Dec 16, 2026
- Woodcock Open open now, closes Nov 28, 2026
Upland birds
Small game
Furbearers
- Beaver Opens soon opens Nov 15, 2026 (Hunting)
- Bobcat Open open now, last season closes Jan 31, 2027
- Coyote Open open now, last season closes Mar 15, 2027
- Fox Open open now, last season closes Feb 28, 2027
- Mink Opens soon opens Nov 15, 2026 (Hunting)
- Muskrat Opens soon opens Nov 15, 2026 (Hunting)
- Opossum Closed closed, last season ended Oct 25, 2026
- River otter Opens soon opens Nov 15, 2026 (Trapping)
- Raccoon Open open now, last season closes Jan 31, 2027
- Skunk Open open now, last season closes Mar 15, 2027
- Weasel Opens soon opens Nov 15, 2026 (Hunting)
24 hunting seasons are open in Indiana on November 14: deer, duck, dove, squirrel, rabbit and quail and more.
Opening in the next six weeks: beaver hunting on Nov 15, 2026, mink hunting on Nov 15, 2026, muskrat hunting on Nov 15, 2026 and river otter trapping on Nov 15, 2026.
Indiana sets different dates by zone or unit for brant, coot, duck, goose and quail and others; the tables list each zone's dates.
Dates come from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources's IN DNR Hunting & Trapping Seasons 2026-2027, read today. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries are not reproduced here; the agency's regulations govern.
All Indiana season dates
Deer Open
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | Statewide | Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Open open, closes in 50 days |
| Muzzleloader | Statewide | Dec 5, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026 | Upcoming opens in 21 days |
| Firearms | Statewide | Nov 14, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | Open open, closes in 15 days |
| Reduction Zone | Statewide | Sep 15, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | Open open, closes in 78 days |
Wild turkey Upcoming
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall-Archery | Statewide | Oct 1, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | Closed closed |
| Fall-Archery segment 2 | Statewide | Dec 5, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Upcoming opens in 21 days |
| Fall-Firearms | Statewide | Oct 21, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | Closed closed |
Duck Open
| Species | Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duck | General season | Central Zone | Oct 31, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026 | Closed closed |
| Duck | General season segment 2 | Central Zone | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | Opens soon opens in 7 days |
| Duck | General season | North Zone | Oct 24, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026 | Open open, closes in 29 days |
| Duck | General season segment 2 | North Zone | Dec 19, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | Upcoming opens in 35 days |
| Duck | General season | South Zone | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026 | Closed closed |
| Duck | General season segment 2 | South Zone | Nov 28, 2026 to Jan 24, 2027 | Opens soon opens in 14 days |
| Merganser | General season | Central Zone | Oct 31, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026 | Closed closed |
| Merganser | General season segment 2 | Central Zone | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | Opens soon opens in 7 days |
| Merganser | General season | North Zone | Oct 24, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026 | Open open, closes in 29 days |
| Merganser | General season segment 2 | North Zone | Dec 19, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | Upcoming opens in 35 days |
| Merganser | General season | South Zone | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026 | Closed closed |
| Merganser | General season segment 2 | South Zone | Nov 28, 2026 to Jan 24, 2027 | Opens soon opens in 14 days |
Goose Opens soon
| Species | Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada goose | General season segment 2 | Central Zone | Oct 31, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026 | Closed closed |
| Canada goose | General season segment 3 | Central Zone | Nov 21, 2026 to Feb 14, 2027 | Opens soon opens in 7 days |
| Canada goose | General season segment 2 | North Zone | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | Closed closed |
| Canada goose | General season segment 3 | North Zone | Nov 21, 2026 to Feb 14, 2027 | Opens soon opens in 7 days |
| Canada goose | General season segment 2 | South Zone | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 11, 2026 | Closed closed |
| Canada goose | General season segment 3 | South Zone | Nov 21, 2026 to Feb 14, 2027 | Opens soon opens in 7 days |
| Snow and Ross's goose | General season segment 2 | Central Zone | Oct 31, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026 | Closed closed |
| Snow and Ross's goose | General season segment 3 | Central Zone | Nov 21, 2026 to Feb 14, 2027 | Opens soon opens in 7 days |
| Snow and Ross's goose | General season segment 2 | North Zone | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | Closed closed |
| Snow and Ross's goose | General season segment 3 | North Zone | Nov 21, 2026 to Feb 14, 2027 | Opens soon opens in 7 days |
| Snow and Ross's goose | General season segment 2 | South Zone | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 11, 2026 | Closed closed |
| Snow and Ross's goose | General season segment 3 | South Zone | Nov 21, 2026 to Feb 14, 2027 | Opens soon opens in 7 days |
| White-fronted goose | General season | Central Zone | Nov 21, 2026 to Feb 14, 2027 | Opens soon opens in 7 days |
| White-fronted goose | General season | North Zone | Nov 21, 2026 to Feb 14, 2027 | Opens soon opens in 7 days |
| White-fronted goose | General season | South Zone | Nov 21, 2026 to Feb 14, 2027 | Opens soon opens in 7 days |
Brant Opens soon
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| General season segment 2 | Central Zone | Oct 31, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026 | Closed closed |
| General season segment 3 | Central Zone | Nov 21, 2026 to Feb 14, 2027 | Opens soon opens in 7 days |
| General season segment 2 | North Zone | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | Closed closed |
| General season segment 3 | North Zone | Nov 21, 2026 to Feb 14, 2027 | Opens soon opens in 7 days |
| General season segment 2 | South Zone | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 11, 2026 | Closed closed |
| General season segment 3 | South Zone | Nov 21, 2026 to Feb 14, 2027 | Opens soon opens in 7 days |
Coot Open
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| General season | Central Zone | Oct 31, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026 | Closed closed |
| General season segment 2 | Central Zone | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | Opens soon opens in 7 days |
| General season | North Zone | Oct 24, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026 | Open open, closes in 29 days |
| General season segment 2 | North Zone | Dec 19, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | Upcoming opens in 35 days |
| General season | South Zone | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026 | Closed closed |
| General season segment 2 | South Zone | Nov 28, 2026 to Jan 24, 2027 | Opens soon opens in 14 days |
Waterfowl Closed
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth and Veteran | Central Zone | Oct 24, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026 | Closed closed |
| Youth and Veteran | North Zone | Oct 17, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026 | Closed closed |
| Youth and Veteran | South Zone | Oct 31, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | Closed closed |
Dove Open
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| General season | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026 | Closed closed |
| General season segment 2 | Statewide | Nov 1, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | Open open, closes in 15 days |
| General season segment 3 | Statewide | Dec 19, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | Upcoming opens in 35 days |
Rails and gallinules Closed
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| General season | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 9, 2026 | Closed closed |
Snipe Open
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| General season | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026 | Open open, closes in 32 days |
Woodcock Open
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| General season | Statewide | Oct 15, 2026 to Nov 28, 2026 | Open open, closes in 14 days |
Quail Open
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| General season | North of I-74 | Nov 1, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | Open open, closes in 31 days |
| General season | South of I-74 | Nov 1, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | Open open, closes in 57 days |
Pheasant Open
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| General season | Statewide | Nov 1, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | Open open, closes in 31 days |
Squirrel Open
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| General season | Statewide | Aug 15, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | Open open, closes in 78 days |
Rabbit Open
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| General season | Statewide | Nov 1, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027 | Open open, closes in 106 days |
Beaver Opens soon
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunting | Statewide | Nov 15, 2026 to Mar 15, 2027 | Opens soon opens tomorrow |
| Trapping | Statewide | Nov 15, 2026 to Mar 15, 2027 | Opens soon opens tomorrow |
Bobcat Open
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunting | Statewide | Nov 8, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | Open open, closes in 78 days |
| Trapping | Statewide | Nov 8, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | Open open, closes in 78 days |
Coyote Open
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunting | Statewide | Oct 15, 2026 to Mar 15, 2027 | Open open, closes in 121 days |
| Trapping | Statewide | Oct 15, 2026 to Mar 15, 2027 | Open open, closes in 121 days |
Fox Open
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunting | Statewide | Oct 15, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027 | Open open, closes in 106 days |
| Trapping | Statewide | Oct 15, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | Open open, closes in 78 days |
Mink Opens soon
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunting | Statewide | Nov 15, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | Opens soon opens tomorrow |
| Trapping | Statewide | Nov 15, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | Opens soon opens tomorrow |
Muskrat Opens soon
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunting | Statewide | Nov 15, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | Opens soon opens tomorrow |
| Trapping | Statewide | Nov 15, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | Opens soon opens tomorrow |
Opossum Closed
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog running | Statewide | Feb 1, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026 | Closed closed |
River otter Opens soon
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trapping | Statewide | Nov 15, 2026 to Mar 15, 2027 | Opens soon opens tomorrow |
Raccoon Open
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunting | Statewide | Nov 8, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | Open open, closes in 78 days |
| Dog running | Statewide | Feb 1, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026 | Closed closed |
| Trapping | Statewide | Nov 8, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | Open open, closes in 78 days |
Skunk Open
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunting | Statewide | Oct 15, 2026 to Mar 15, 2027 | Open open, closes in 121 days |
| Trapping | Statewide | Oct 15, 2026 to Mar 15, 2027 | Open open, closes in 121 days |
Weasel Opens soon
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunting | Statewide | Nov 15, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | Opens soon opens tomorrow |
| Trapping | Statewide | Nov 15, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | Opens soon opens tomorrow |
Questions
Is deer season open in Indiana right now?
Yes. 3 deer seasons are open in Indiana on November 14, and the last of them closes Jan 31, 2027.
When does wild turkey season open in Indiana?
The first wild turkey season of 2026-27 in Indiana opens Oct 1, 2026 (Fall-Archery).
Is duck season open in Indiana right now?
Yes. 2 duck seasons are open in Indiana on November 14, and the last of them closes Dec 13, 2026.
When does the Indiana Department of Natural Resources publish next year's season dates?
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has posted the coming year's dates between March and June in recent years. This page updates the day the agency's page changes.
Source: Indiana Department of Natural Resources, IN DNR Hunting & Trapping Seasons 2026-2027. Read today.