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DNR Gives Clarification On New Rifle Law For Deer Hunting

Last updated on Tuesday, August 9, 2016

(UNDATED) - A new rifle law for deer hunting that begins later this year has some questioning certain rifles.

According to a release from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, it's received questions about recent legislation that legalized certain rifles for deer hunting. The release states most questions have to do with calibers and cartridges.

Earlier this year, the House Enrolled Act 1231 was passed by the Indiana General Assembly. It allows some additional rifle cartridges to be used only on private land during the firearms season.

The new legal cartridges include:

Additional requirements are:

Additional cartridges that are legal:

DNR will submit an impact report to the Governor and the General Assembly when HEA 1231 expires. It's expected to expire after the 2020 deer season.

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