Public comment period open for proposed changes to deer hunting rules

INDIANA – Indiana’s Natural Resources Commission (NRC) has opened a public comment period for proposed changes to Indiana’s deer hunting rules before they vote on them. Most proposed changes intend to simplify Indiana’s deer hunting rules so they are easier to understand.

Public comments can be submitted online. Locate the “Submit Comments Here” link in the Rules Docket for the Deer Hunting Rule Amendments Proposal. The deadline for public comments is March 20. 

The public hearing will be held on Wednesday, March 20, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. ET, both online and in person, at the Fort Harrison State Park Inn’s Roosevelt Ballroom. To attend the public hearing online, go to Microsoft Teams and enter Meeting ID: 296 491 887 327, Passcode: xTCuyW, starting at 4:00 p.m. ET on March 20.

For more information on the proposed rule changes, visit the Rules and Regulations Changes web page. Questions about the proposed changes to the deer hunting rule should be directed to 812-334-3795 or indeerhotline@dnr.IN.gov.