Indiana DNR: Hunters Need to Remember Firearm Season Starts Nov. 18

The DNR has had to remind a few people that have "jumped the gun".

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INDIANAPOLIS - Deer hunters are being reminded that firearm season does not start until November 18. 

On Sunday, the Indiana DNR Division of Law Enforcement reported on Facebook that they have had to remind a few people that firearm season always starts the first Saturday after November 11. 

Firearm season will run November 18 through December 3, followed by Muzzleloader season December 9-24. 

A resident youth hunt/trap, deer hunting, or comprehensive lifetime hunting license is required to hunt for deer unless you meet one of the license exemptions. All deer harvested in Indiana must be reported within 48 hours of the time of harvest at an on-site check station, online, through your Indiana Fish & Wildlife Account, or by phone at 1-800-419-1326. There is a $3 charge for the phone service, payable only by Visa or Mastercard. For more information, see our Deer Hunting Questions page.

Carcasses of deer and other wild animals that are lawfully taken cannot be dumped in streams or other bodies of water. Dumping dead deer and other wild animals in a waterway is considered littering and is a criminal offense punishable by a fine. Rotting carcasses in a waterway can also affect water quality for those downstream. Carcasses should not be burned because this can cause air pollution. Carcasses shouldn’t be left in the open for scavengers and others to see without permission from the landowner. We recommend all discarded carcasses and unwanted animal parts be bagged, placed in your trash, and sent to a landfill.

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