The Natural Resources Commission seeks input on proposed rule changes to the bobcat season

INDIANA – Indiana’s Natural Resources Commission (NRC) has opened its second comment period for proposed changes to add hunting to the bobcat season and increase the bobcat season quota.

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This is the second and last comment period to occur before the NRC votes to adopt, reject, or modify the proposed changes. For more information, go to https://www.in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife/rule-regulation-changes/. 

Public comments can be submitted online at on.IN.gov/nrc/rules/rulemaking-docket/. Locate the “Submit Comments” link in the Rule-making Docket for the Hunting of Bobcats and Increase in Statewide Season Quota Rule (312 IAC 9). 

Comments can also be mailed to: Natural Resources Commission, C/O Indiana DNR Legal Division, 402 West Washington Street, Room W-261, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

The deadline for public comments is Aug. 27, 2026. 

The public hearing is scheduled for Aug. 27, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the following location: Fort Harrison Inn, Roosevelt Room, 5830 N. Post Road, Indianapolis, IN 46216.

You can attend in person or online anytime during the public hearing.

To attend online, go to https://www.in.gov/nrc/rules/rulemaking-docket/.