Purchase your deer hunting license

INDIANA – You can purchase your 2021-22 deer hunting license now.

The 2021-2022 deer hunting seasons are as follows:

  • Reduction Zone: Sept. 15, 2021-Jan. 31, 2022 (where open)
  • Youth Season: Sept. 25-26, 2021
  • Archery: Oct. 1, 2021-Jan. 2, 2022
  • Firearm: Nov. 13-28, 2021
  • Muzzleloader: Dec. 4-19, 2021
  • Special Antlerless: Closed

Deer licenses can be purchased at an authorized retailer or online at on.IN.gov/inhuntfish.

You must have an Access Indiana account before purchasing your license online. If you have not already created your account, the Department of Natural Resources recommends getting set up ahead of time to avoid any delay.

Have questions about licenses, seasons, or regulations contact the DNR Deer Hotline at INDeerHotline@dnr.IN.gov or 812-334-3795 from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.

A full list of season dates, bag limits, and legal equipment can be found on the deer-hunting question and answers page.