Hunting, Fishing, & Trapping License Fees

  1. Deer Hunting License Indiana Dnr
  2. Indiana Apprentice License
  3. Indiana Apprentice Hunting License Rules
  4. Indiana Lifetime Hunting And Fishing License

When do yearly licenses expire?

Anyone born after Dec. 31, 1986 must successfully complete a DNR-offered hunter education class to purchase a hunting license. See apprentice license exception. Hunters certified in another state or Canada can also present a card or certificate and purchase an Indiana hunting license. Apprentice Hunter Certification Form 198 KB. Purchase at any FWP regional office. Purchasing Species Specific License(s) Who. The apprentice may purchase any appropriate licenses that the apprentice is eligible for once they have received their Apprentice Hunter Certification. Purchase at any FWP regional office.

All annual licenses and stamp privileges are valid from April 1 of the current year through March 31 of the following year. (Example: An annual license from 2018 would be valid from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019). Other licenses are valid only during the season for that animal as established in the Indiana Administrative Code (312 IAC 9).

  • Find your license with the Sport License Finder.

Resident licenses

License categoryLicense nameFeeApprentice license available?
Combination LicensesHunting & Fishing$25Yes
Youth Consolidated Hunt/Trap1$7Yes
FishingAnnual Fishing$17
One-day Fishing (includes Trout/Salmon)$9
Annual Senior Fishing2$3
Senior Fish-for-Life2$17
Voluntary Senior Annual Fishing3$3
Trout/Salmon Stamp Privilege$11
HuntingAnnual Hunting$17Yes
Deer License Bundle4$65Yes
Deer Archery (Archery Season)$24Yes
Deer Crossbow (Archery Season)$24Yes
Deer Firearm (Buck Only – Firearms Season)$24Yes
Deer Military/Refuge (federal military and national wildlife refuges only)$24Yes
Deer Muzzleloader (Muzzleloader Season only)$24Yes
Deer Reduction Zone (Reduction Zones only)$24Yes
Deer First Bonus Antlerless$24Yes
Deer - Second and Additional Resident Bonus Antlerless Deer License only5$15Yes
Spring Turkey$25Yes
Fall Turkey$25Yes
Hunting Stamp PrivilegesWaterfowl Stamp Privilege$6.75
Game Bird Habitat Stamp Privilege$6.75
TrappingAnnual Trapping$17
Disabled American VeteransHunting & Fishing (does not include deer or turkey)$2.75
10-Year DAV Hunting & Fishing (does not include deer or turkey)$27.50

Non-resident licenses

License categoryLicense nameFeeApprentice license available?
FishingAnnual Fishing$35
One-day Fishing (includes Trout/Salmon)$9
Seven-day Fishing$20
Trout/Salmon Stamp Privilege$11
HuntingAnnual Hunting$80Yes
Youth Annual Hunting$17Yes
Five-day Hunting$31Yes
Deer License Bundle4$295Yes
Deer Archery (Archery Season)$150Yes
Deer Crossbow (Archery Season)$150Yes
Deer Firearm (Buck Only – Firearms Season)$150Yes
Deer Muzzleloader (Muzzleloader Season Only)$150Yes
Deer Military/Refuge (federal military and national wildlife refuges only)$150Yes
Deer Reduction Zone (Reduction Zones Only)$150Yes
Deer First Bonus Antlerless$150Yes
Deer Hunting - Second and Additional Non-Resident Bonus Antlerless Deer License only 5$24Yes
Youth Deer License Bundle$65Yes
Deer - Second and Additional Non-Resident Bonus Antlerless Deer License only5$24Yes
Youth Deer Archery (Archery Season)$24Yes
Youth Deer Crossbow (Archery Season)$24Yes
Youth Deer Firearm (Buck Only – Firearm Season)$24Yes
Youth Deer Military/Refuge (Federal military and national wildlife refuges only)$24Yes
Youth Deer Muzzleloader (Muzzleloader season)$24Yes
Youth Deer Reduction Zone (Reduction Zones Only)$24Yes
Youth Deer First Bonus Antlerless$24Yes
Youth Deer Second and Additional Bonus Antlerless 5$15Yes
Spring Turkey (Age 18 and up)$120Yes
Youth Spring Turkey$25Yes
Fall Turkey (Age 18 and up)$120Yes
Youth Fall Turkey$25Yes
Private Shooting Preserve$17Yes
Youth Private Shooting Preserve$7Yes
Hunting Stamp PrivilegesWaterfowl Stamp Privilege$6.75
Game Bird Habitat Stamp Privilege$6.75
TrappingAnnual Trapping$140
Youth Annual Trapping$17

A resident is an individual that has established a true fixed and permanent home and primary residence in Indiana for 60 consecutive days prior to purchasing a license or permit and not claim residency for hunting, trapping or fishing in another state or country. All others are nonresidents.

Anyone born after Dec. 31, 1986 must successfully complete a DNR-offered hunter education class to purchase a hunting license. The Hunter Education Number (HED#) must be entered into the license system in order to purchase a hunting license that is not an apprentice version if the person was born after Dec. 31, 1986.

1 Youth consolidated hunt/trap licenses are for residents 17 or younger. All youth hunting licenses are valid for the designated license year, even if the individual turns 18 during that year, but the license must be purchased before the youth turns 18.

2 Indiana residents who are at least 64 years old AND were born after March 31, 1943 need to purchase a senior fishing license to fish in Indiana. Both the Annual Senior Fishing and the Senior Fish-for-Life include the trout/salmon stamp.

3 Indiana residents who were born before April 1, 1943 are exempt from needing a fishing license when fishing in Indiana waters, but are able to purchase a Voluntary Senior Fishing License, which supports fisheries conservation and public access in Indiana.

4 The deer license bundle is one license that includes privileges to harvest two antlerless deer and one antlered deer or three antlerless deer. The deer license bundle cannot be used to satisfy deer reduction zone bag limits. The deer license bundle can be used in the special youth, archery, firearms, muzzleloader and special antlerless seasons.

5 A person must first purchase a Bonus Antlerless Deer License at the rate of $24 (residents) or $150 (non-residents) before purchasing the Second and any Additional Bonus Antlerless Deer Licenses at the reduced rate. No other deer license type counts towards the reduced price for the Second and any Additional Bonus Antlerless Licenses.

For more information about deer hunting licenses, go to www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/8367.htm

Apprenticeship Hunting License Indiana

Apprentice hunting licenses

  • An apprentice hunter can be of any age.
  • An apprentice hunter can be a resident or non-resident.
  • Apprentice licenses allow individuals to experience hunting without having to take a hunter education class.
  • An individual can purchase no more than 3 apprentice hunting licenses during his/her lifetime.
  • An individual who is at least 18 years old and has a valid hunting license (or is exempt from needing a hunting license under state law) must be in close proximity and be able to communicate at all times with the apprentice hunter. The individual who accompanies the apprentice hunter cannot accompany more than 2 apprentice hunters at one time while in the field.

Lost licenses and license reprints

Duplicate licenses can be purchased online. The cost of a reprint or duplicated license is $3 for each license purchased at a retailer. You can reprint your license online for free up to 5 days after you purchased your license.

Hunting

Non-resident hunting license exemptions

Indiana allows non-resident landowners, including their spouse and children living with them, to hunt on their own farmland in Indiana without a hunting license only if the state in which the person resides allows Indiana residents the same privilege. For Iowa residents that own farmland in Indiana and hunt on their farmland, you do not need a license for small game and furbearers, but are required to have a license to hunt deer and turkey. Ohio residents that own farmland in Indiana and hunt on their farmland are exempt from needing hunting licenses for any species. Virginia residents that own farmland in Indiana and hunt on their farmland are exempt from needing a license to hunt any species. Review other license exemptions.

Non-resident Youth

Non-resident youth 17 or younger must have a valid hunting license when hunting in Indiana. For example, a non-resident youth age 17 or younger must have a valid Non-resident Youth Annual Hunting License or Non-resident Youth 5-Day Hunting license to hunt waterfowl or squirrels in Indiana. Non-resident youth age 17 or younger may hunt, fish, or trap with a resident license if a parent, grandparent, or legal guardian is an Indiana resident. Non-resident youth are exempt from a state migratory waterfowl stamp and gamebird habitat stamp.

Disabled Veterans' Hunting & Fishing (DAV) Licenses

Indiana residents who have served in the armed forces and have a documented service connected disability eligible for a DAV license. If you're looking for the disabled hunting permit application, visit our permitting website.

Steps to get your DAV license:

  1. Fill out your application form.
    Applications are available from your County Veteran Service Officer or online.
  2. Include your USDVA File number.
  3. Send your application, payment and self-addressed stamped envelope to:
    DNR Customer Service Center
    402 W. Washington St., Room W160
    Indianapolis, IN 46204
  4. Once you receive your certified application, you may use it to purchase your first DAV license either in the mail through the DNR customer service center or by taking the attached application certified by the Indiana Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs to a DNR property. You can send in a check or money order payable to IDNR when you submit the application and your license will be mailed to you upon the certification by the Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs and payment for the license.
  5. Within two weeks, your signed and sealed certified application will be returned to you. You will need to retain this letter for your future use.

Frequently Asked Questions

Deer Hunting License Indiana Dnr

Who is eligible for the DAV license?

Indiana residents who have served in the Armed forces and have a documented service connected disability.

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How can I purchase my DAV license?

You will need to purchase your first DAV license either in the mail through the DNR customer service center or by taking the attached application certified by the Indiana Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs to a DNR property. You can send in a check or money order payable to IDNR when you submit the application and your license will be mailed to you upon the certification by the Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs and payment for the license.

How much does the license cost and what does it cover?

The license sells for $2.75 and covers the hunting of small game as well as fishing, excluding any stamps. Or you can buy a 10 year DAV license for $27.50. This covers the same as above for a total of 10 hunting/fishing seasons.

Are stamps included on the license?

No, Game bird, Waterfowl and Trout and Salmon stamps are not included in the discount.

Can I buy stamps for my DAV license?

Yes, you may purchase stamps at the regular price to affix to your DAV license.

Does my DAV license cover deer or turkey hunting?

No, your DAV license is good for small game hunting or fishing only.

How do I purchase my license in future years?

Once you receive your certified application, you may use it or your previous license to purchase future licenses on-line or at any retailer and eliminate any delay. Please note that your first DAV license must be purchased at the IDNR Customer Service Center or an IDNR property. Just show your license or certified application to the vendor for proof of your eligibility.

Who sells the DAV licenses?

Indiana Apprentice License

Most state properties sell the DAV licenses as well as many licensed vendors around the state.

Who may I contact if I have any questions or concerns?

Indiana Apprentice Hunting License Rules

You may contact the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, at (317) 232-4200 or the Indiana Department of Veteran Affairs, at (317) 232-3910.

Indiana Lifetime Hunting And Fishing License

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