BEDFORD – It’s still squirrel season until January 31, 2024, you can enjoy a long season in the woods and you can even bring your hunting dogs along.
Squirrel hunting is a simple, affordable, and rewarding way to experience the outdoors in Indiana. There are four species of tree squirrel in Indiana:
Fox and gray squirrels are regulated species in Indiana and can be hunted now until Jan. 31, 2024. Hunter orange is required from November 1 until January 31. The daily bag limit is five. The possession limit is 10. Shooting into dreys (leaf nests) is illegal.
American Red Squirrels can be taken year-round with no bag limit. Hunter orange is required from November 1 until January 31. Shooting into dreys (leaf nests) is illegal.
Southern Flying Squirrels are protected and cannot be hunted.
A shotgun with #6 pellets is common for squirrel hunting, especially for early-season hunts. A rimfire rifle can be used in late season or for those who want noise reduction. Scopes can increase accuracy but are not required.
