Indiana deer season 2026-27 Open
Deer season in Indiana is open now, last season closes Jan 31, 2027.
Dates only. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries: Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Read today.
| 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 |
Deer hunting in Indiana runs from Sep 15, 2026 (Reduction Zone) to Jan 31, 2027 (Reduction Zone) in the 2026-27 season, and is open now, last season closes Jan 31, 2027.
Statewide seasons: archery Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027; muzzleloader Dec 5, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026; firearms Nov 14, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026; reduction zone Sep 15, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027.
Source: Indiana Department of Natural Resources, IN DNR Hunting & Trapping Seasons 2026-2027 (page). Read today.