New license option for Hoosier deer hunters

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WANE) - The Department of Natural Resources announced a new deer license bundle for Hoosier hunters.

This single license can be used in multiple deer hunting seasons. Currently, the deer hunting season in Indiana is:

• Urban - Sept. 15, 2012 – Jan. 31, 2013
• Youth - Sept. 29 and 30, 2012
• Archery- Oct. 1, 2012 – Jan. 6, 2013
• Firearms - Nov. 17, 2012 – Dec. 2, 2012
• Muzzleloader - Dec. 8, 2012 – Dec. 23, 2012
• Special Antlerless - Dec. 26, 2012 – Jan. 6, 2013

The bundle can be used in youth, archery, firearms, muzzleloader, and special antlerless seasons. It allows for the harvest of one antlered and two antlerless deer total. All legal equipment that can be used in these seasons may be used with the deer bundle, including crossbows.

“The deer bundle is a great alternative to buying multiple licenses for multiple seasons,” said Michelle Cain, DNR wildlife information specialist. “It saves hunters money and makes hunting easier for those who enjoy many equipment types for deer hunting.”

The cost for this deer license bundle is $65 for residents of Indiana, $295 for non-residents of Indiana, and $65 for non-resident youths.

However, there are some limitations. The bundle cannot be used to satisfy urban deer zone bag limits. Also, the bundle cannot be used to take bonus antlerless deer on a DNR property during the special antlerless deer season, or during any regular deer season, except where authorized.

See the Indiana Hunting and Trapping Guide or contact the DNR property you wish to hunt on for exceptions.

The bundle can be purchased here or at any Indiana Outdoor license retailer.