Deer Archery Season Begins Tuesday, Oct. 1

(UNDATED) – Deer archery seasons run from Oct. 1 through Jan. 5, 2020.

Buy an archery license, a crossbow license, or deer bundle license online at INhuntfish.com.

If you’re hunting from a tree stand, remember to use a safety harness to prevent accidental falls.

For more information on bag limits and quotas, visit the Indiana Hunting & Trapping Guide.

Multiple hunting seasons opening in October

The following hunting seasons will open in October:

• Wild Turkey Fall Archery: Oct. 1 – 27
• Deer Archery: Oct. 1 – Jan. 5, 2020
• Woodcock: Oct. 15 – Nov. 28
• Red and Gray Fox: Oct. 15 – Feb. 28, 2020
• Coyote and Striped Skunk: Oct. 15 – March 15, 2020
• Wild Turkey Fall Firearms: Oct. 16 – 27
• North Zone Goose: Oct. 19 – Nov. 3
• North Zone Duck: Oct. 19 – Dec. 8
• Central Zone Duck: Oct. 26 – Nov. 3
• Central Zone Goose: Oct. 26 – Nov. 10

Youth waterfowl weekends:

• North Zone: Oct. 12 – 13
• Central Zone: Oct. 19 – 20
• South Zone: Oct. 26 – 27

Veteran waterfowl hunting:

• North Zone: Oct. 12 – 13
• Central Zone: Oct. 19 – 20
• South Zone: Oct. 26 – 27

Mourning dove season will close on Oct. 20. Dog running for raccoon and opossum will close on Oct. 25.