Deadline is Wednesday for Indiana reserved hunt applications

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 10:20 AM

By Staff report

Wednesday is the deadline for hunters to apply for reserved hunts online at GoOutdoorsIN.com.

Reserved hunts included in this round include private and public land hunts. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. ET on Wednesday, July 29.

The online application method is the only way to apply for the hunts listed. No late entries will be accepted. Applicants must possess a hunting license that is valid for the hunt for which they are applying. A $1 tech fee is charged for each hunt application purchased.

Hunters at each participating property will be selected through random computerized draws and will be able to view results online. An email will be sent to all applicants when the drawings have been completed.

Reserved hunts in this application period include:

Dove hunts at the following Fish & Wildlife areas (FWAs):

• Atterbury FWA

• Blue Grass FWA

• Jasper-Pulaski FWA

• Kankakee FWA

• Kingsbury FWA

• Pigeon River FWA

• Wilbur Wright FWA

• Game Bird Areas

Teal and early goose hunts on Indiana Private Lands Access (IPLA) sites in the following counties:

• Bartholomew

• DeKalb

• Sullivan

Squirrel game hunts on IPLA sites in the following counties:

• Bartholomew

• Scott

Youth deer hunts on IPLA sites in the following counties:

• LaPorte

• Cass

• Sullivan

• Bartholomew

• Scott

Deer hunts on National Wildlife Refuges (NWR):

• Muscatatuck NWR Youth Deer

• Big Oaks NWR Youth Deer

As a reminder, DNR launched a new license system in December 2024, which replaced the former system. To purchase a license or apply for a reserved hunt, follow the instructions below.

Click the login button on the home page of GoOutdoorsIN.com. From there, you will be taken to Access Indiana, where you will be required to log in or create an account. Once logged in through Access Indiana, you will automatically be directed back to the Activity Hub. From there, you will be able to purchase a license and apply for reserved hunts. Note that if it’s your first time using the new license system, you will need to look yourself up in the system and verify that your personal information is correct.