INDIANA – Join the fun this fall and hunt one of Indiana’s gorgeous grassland birds. Quail hunting in Indiana started Nov. 1 and requires a Game Bird Habitat Stamp and a general hunting license.
These species are present in grasslands across the state, such as Goose Pond FWA and Glendale FWA.
Quail Season
Quail (North of I-74): Nov. 1 — Dec. 15
Quail (South of I-74): Nov. 1, 2023 — Jan. 10, 2024
View the full list of seasons and regulations in our 2023-24 Hunting & Trapping Guide.
There are no equipment restrictions for quail, but the Department of Natural Resources recommends a 12- or 20-gauge shotgun with 6 to 9 shots. Remember to wear your hunter orange.
Some DNR properties may have additional regulations for quail hunting. Check with the property you’re planning to hunt for more details.
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