

410 caliber and 10-, 12-, 16-, 20-, or 28-gauge shotgun loaded with pellets of size No.

Information about the youth season is on Youth Hunting. Turkeys harvested at a reserved hunt counts toward the hunter’s season bag limit. For details and to apply during open applications, go to hunting.IN.gov. Applications and drawings are managed through the DNR reserved hunt system. Reserved turkey hunts also take place at Big Oaks and Muscatatuck national wildlife refuges. Reserved turkey hunts are scheduled at select DNR Fish & Wildlife areas. Spring turkey hunting is allowed statewide. The bag limit is one bearded or male turkey for the spring season. Spring 2024 - The spring season runs from April 24 - May 12, 2024.

Fall archery season (including crossbows) is statewide from Oct. Season and Bag Limitsįall 2023 - The bag and possession limit for the fall seasons is one bird of either sex, regardless of hunting equipment used or what portion of the season. Regardless of whether you have harvested a turkey yourself, you can only assist another hunter by calling if you are licensed to turkey hunt. Game Bird Habitat Stamps are good for both spring and fall seasons in the same calendar year. Those who have a lifetime comprehensive hunting, lifetime comprehensive hunting and fishing, or resident or nonresident youth hunt/trap license can hunt turkey and do not need to purchase the Game Bird Habitat Stamp because it is included with those license types.Ī separate turkey hunting license is required when hunting during the spring and fall seasons. To hunt wild turkey, a valid turkey hunting license and Game Bird Habitat Stamp are required.
