Indiana Hunting & Trapping Seasons 2025-2026: A Comprehensive Guide (IN) Indiana's hunting and trapping seasons for 2025-2026 offer a diverse range of opportunities for hunters and trappers. From February 2025 to March 2026, hunters can pursue various game, including deer, turkey, furbearers, and small game. The state's regulations ensure sustainable wildlife management while providing exciting outdoor experiences. Furbearers Red & Gray Fox * Hunting: Oct. 15, 2025 – Feb. 28, 2026 * Trapping: Oct. 15, 2025 – Jan. 31, 2026 Coyote & Striped Skunk * Hunting: Oct. 15, 2025 – March 15, 2026 * Trapping: Oct. 15, 2025 – March 15, 2026 Raccoon & Opossum * Hunting: Nov. 8, 2025 – Jan. 31, 2026 * Trapping: Nov. 8, 2025 – Jan. 31, 2026 Dog Running (Raccoon, Opossum) * Chasing Season Only (No Hunting): Feb. 1 – Oct. 25, 2025 Beaver * Trapping: Nov. 15, 2025 – March 15, 2026 Mink, Muskrat & Long-Tailed Weasel * Hunting: Nov. 15, 2025 – March 15, 2026 * Trapping: Nov. 15, 2025 – Jan. 31, 2026 River Otter * Trapping: Nov. 15, 2025 – March 15, 2026 (Seasonal bag limit of 2 river otters per person) Woodland Big Game Wild Turkey * Youth Season: April 19-20, 2025 * Spring Season: April 23 – May 11, 2025 * Fall-Archery: Oct. 1-26, 2025; Dec. 6, 2025 – Jan. 4, 2026 * Fall-Firearms: Oct. 15-26, 2025 * Bag Limit: 1 bearded or male turkey in youth/spring season; 1 bird of either sex in fall season Deer * Reduction Zone: Sept. 15, 2025 – Jan. 31, 2026 * Youth Season: Sept. 27-28, 2025 * Archery: Oct. 1, 2025 – Jan. 4, 2026 * Firearms: Nov. 15-30, 2025 * Muzzleloader: Dec. 6-21, 2025 Woodland Small Game Gray & Fox Squirrel * Hunting: Aug. 15, 2025 – Jan. 31, 2026 * Daily Limit: 5 Upland Game Pheasant (Statewide, Cock Only) * Hunting: Nov. 1 – Dec. 15, 2025 * Daily Limit: 2 Quail (North of I-74) * Hunting: Nov. 1 – Dec. 15, 2025 * Daily Limit: 4 Quail (South of I-74) * Hunting: Nov. 1, 2025 – Jan. 10, 2026 * Daily Limit: 8 Rabbit * Hunting: Nov. 1, 2025 – Feb. 28, 2026 * Daily Limit: 5 Miscellaneous Game Crow * Hunting: July 1 – Aug. 15, 2025; Dec. 13, 2025 – March 1, 2026 * Daily Limit: No limit Green Frog & Bullfrog * Hunting: June 15, 2025 – April 30, 2026 * Daily Limit: 25 Eastern Snapping Turtle, Smooth & Spiny Softshell Turtles * Hunting: July 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026 * Daily Limit: 4 (carapace length of at least 12 inches) Migratory Birds Mourning Dove * Hunting: Sept. 1 – Oct. 20, 2024; Nov. 1 – Dec. 1, 2024; Dec. 21-29, 2024 * Daily Limit: 15 Snipe * Hunting: Sept. 1 – Dec. 16, 2024 * Daily Limit: 8 Woodcock * Hunting: Oct. 15 – Nov. 28, 2024 * Daily Limit: 3 Sora Rail * Hunting: Sept. 1 – Nov. 9, 2024 * Daily Limit: 25 Early Teal * Hunting: Sept. 14 – 29, 2024 * Daily Limit: 6 Waterfowl North Zone Ducks, Coots, Mergansers * Hunting: Oct. 19 – Dec. 8, 2024; Dec. 28, 2024 – Jan. 5, 2025 * Daily Limit: varies by species Canada Geese, Light Geese, & Brant * Hunting: Sept. 1-15, 2024; Oct. 19-27, 2024; Nov. 23, 2024 – Feb. 9, 2025 * Daily Limit: varies by species White-fronted Geese * Hunting: Oct. 19-27, 2024; Nov. 23, 2024 – Feb. 9, 2025 * Daily Limit: 2 Youth & Veteran * Hunting: Oct. 12-13, 2024 * Daily Limit: Same as regular season Central Zone Ducks, Coots, Mergansers * Hunting: Nov. 2-10, 2024; Nov. 23, 2024 – Jan. 12, 2025 * Daily Limit: varies by species Canada Geese, Light Geese, & Brant * Hunting: Sept. 1-15, 2024; Nov. 2-10, 2024; Nov. 23, 2024 – Feb. 9, 2025 * Daily Limit: varies by species White-fronted Geese * Hunting: Nov. 2-10, 2024; Nov. 23, 2024 – Feb. 9, 2025 * Daily Limit: 2 Youth & Veteran * Hunting: Oct. 26-27, 2024 * Daily Limit: Same as regular season South Zone Ducks, Coots, Mergansers * Hunting: Nov. 9-10, 2024; Nov. 30, 2024 – Jan. 26, 2025 * Daily Limit: varies by species Canada Geese, Light Geese, & Brant * Hunting: Sept. 1-15, 2024; Nov. 9-10, 2024; Nov. 23, 2024 – Feb. 15, 2025 * Daily Limit: varies by species White-fronted Geese * Hunting: Nov. 9-10, 2024; Nov. 23, 2024 – Feb. 15, 2025 * Daily Limit: 2 Youth & Veteran * Hunting: Nov. 2-3, 2024 * Daily Limit: Same as regular season Regulations and Licensing: Hunters must obtain the appropriate licenses and permits, which vary depending on the game and season. The state offers a free online check-in service and a program linking hunters with landowners to manage antlerless deer populations1. Detailed regulations and bag limits can be found in the official Hunting & Trapping Guide. Public Hunting Spots and Private Lands Access: Indiana provides various public hunting spots, and residents can enroll their land in the Indiana Private Lands Access (IPLA) Program, granting authorized hunters access to private lands. A reserved hunt draw program manages IPLA hunts1. For more information, visit the official Indiana Department of Natural Resources website or consult the Hunting & Trapping Guide. This guide outlines the hunting and trapping seasons in Indiana for 2025-2026. For detailed regulations, bag limits, and additional information, consult the official Indiana Department of Natural Resources website or the Hunting & Trapping Guide. Happy hunting and trapping in Indiana!