IDNR Report

Indiana Announces Applications for Reserved Turkey Hunts

Turkey hunters can apply for a reserved turkey hunt online by visiting hunting.IN.gov from Feb. 4 to March 22. Click on the "Reserved Hunt Info" link. The online method is the only way to apply.

No late entries will be accepted. Applicants must possess a valid hunting license for the species they wish to hunt.

The application process is now consolidated into the online services website along with Licenses, Check-In Game, and HIP registration. A DNR online account is not required to apply.

Hunts without registration fees will follow the same process as those with a fee. For hunts with no fee, you still will be asked to “Add to Cart, Proceed to Checkout and Place Order.” If the transaction total is $0, you will not be asked to enter credit card info.

For draw-hunt results, there is a “click here” link on the home page, or you can log in to your online services account. The link from the home page will only show hunts that you registered for when the date of the hunt is still upcoming. Logging in online to your account is required for you to see the full history of your past hunt registrations from previous years.

Hunters will be selected through a computerized, random drawing. Drawing results will be available at https://secure.IN.gov/apps/dnr/portal/#/home. Click on the link in the Reserved Hunt Box to see the status of your hunt registrations within two weeks after application deadlines. An email will be sent to applicants when results are posted.

Turkey hunts open for application are:

• Atterbury Fish & Wildlife Area: April 24-26; April 27-29.
• Aukiki Wetland Conservation Area: April 24-26; April 27-28; April 29- May 1; May 2-4; May 5-7; May 8-10; May 11-12.
• Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge: April 24-26; April 27-29.
• Chinook Fish & Wildlife Area: April 24-26; April 27-28.
• Crosley Fish & Wildlife Area: April 24-26; April 27-28.
• Deer Creek Fish & Wildlife Area: April 24-26; April 27-28.
• Fairbanks Landing Fish & Wildlife Area: April 24-26; April 27-28.
• Glendale Fish & Wildlife Area: April 24-26; April 27-28.
• Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area: April 24-26; April 27-28.
• Hillenbrand Fish & Wildlife Area: April 24-26; April 27-28.
• Hovey Lake Fish & Wildlife Area: April 24-26; April 27-28.
• J.E. Roush Lake Fish & Wildlife Area: April 24-26; April 27-28; April 29- May 1; May 2-4; May 5-7; May 8-10; May 11-12.
• Jasper-Pulaski Fish & Wildlife Area: April 24-26; April 27-28; April 29- May 1; May 2-4; May 5-7; May 8-10; May 11-12.
• Kingsbury Fish & Wildlife Area: April 24-26; April 27-28; April 29- May 1; May 2-4; May 5-7; May 8-10; May 11-12.
• LaSalle Fish & Wildlife Area: April 24-26; April 27-28; April 29- May 1; May 2-4; May 5-7; May 8-10; May 11-12.
• Mississinewa Lake: April 24-26; April 27-28; April 29- May 1; May 2-4; May 5-7; May 8-10; May 11-12.
• Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge: April 24-25; April 26-27; April 28-29. (Youth only: April 20-21).
• Pigeon River Fish & Wildlife Area: April 24-26; April 27-28; April 29- May 1; May 2-4; May 5-7; May 8-10; May 11-12.
• Salamonie Lake: April 24-26; April 27-29; April 30- May 2; May 3-5; May 6-8; May 9-12.
• Sugar Ridge Fish & Wildlife Area: April 24-26; April 28-29.
• Tri-County Fish & Wildlife Area: April 24-26; April 27-28; April 29- May 1; May 2-4; May 5-7; May 8-10; May 11-12.
• Willow Slough Fish & Wildlife Area: April 24-26; April 27-28; April 29- May 1; May 2-4; May 5-7; May 8-10; May 11-12.
• Winamac Fish & Wildlife Area: April 24-26; April 27-28; April 29- May 1; May 2-4; May 5-7; May 8-10; May 11-12.

Only one application is allowed per license holder. No changes can be made once the application is submitted.