Indiana · 2026-27
Deer season in Indiana
Written down as IN deer season, or Indiana whitetail season — the same dates either way, and they’re below, zone by zone.
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Dates checked against the Indiana DNR regulations Aug 25, 2026.
Every Deer season, 2026-27
| Season | Zone | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Firearms | Statewide | Nov 14 – Nov 29 |
| Archery One continuous season that runs straight through the firearms and muzzleloader seasons. | Statewide | Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 |
| Muzzleloader | Statewide | Dec 5 – Dec 20 |
| Youth The weekend before archery opens. | Statewide | Sep 26 – Sep 27 |
| Deer Reduction Zone Designated locations only — the DNR calls these deer reduction zones, and they used to be called urban zones. Four and a half months, the longest deer season Indiana runs. | Deer reduction zones | Sep 15, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 |
The rest of Indiana
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Hunting deer somewhere else this year? Deer season by state puts every state’s opener and last open day in one table.