Hunters can apply online now for a reserved turkey hunt by visiting hunting.IN.gov and clicking on the “Reserved Hunt Info” link.
The application period ends March 19. No late entries will be accepted. The online method is the only way to apply.
Applicants must possess a hunting license valid for the hunt for which they are applying.
Hunters will be selected through a computerized, random drawing. Drawing results will be posted at wildlife.IN.gov within two weeks after application deadlines, and an email will be sent to applicants when results are posted.
Turkey hunts open for application are as follows:
—Atterbury Fish & Wildlife Area: April 25-27; April 28-30.
—Aukiki Wetland Conservation Area: April 25-27; April 28-29; April 30-May 2; May 3-5; May 6-8; May 9-11; May 12-13.
—Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge: April 25-27; April 28-30.
—Chinook Fish & Wildlife Area: April 25-27; April 28-29.
—Crosley Fish & Wildlife Area: April 25-27; April 28-30.
—Deer Creek Fish & Wildlife Area: April 25-27; April 28-29.
—Fairbanks Landing Fish & Wildlife Area: April 25-27; April 28-30.
—Glendale Fish & Wildlife Area: April 25-27; April 28-29.
—Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area: April 25-27; April 28-30.
—Hillenbrand Fish & Wildlife Area: April 25-27; April 28-30.
—Hovey Lake Fish & Wildlife Area: April 25-27; April 28-29.
—J.E. Roush Lake Fish & Wildlife Area: April 25-27; April 28-29; April 30-May 2; May 3-5; May 6-8; May 9-11; May 12-13.
—Jasper-Pulaski Fish & Wildlife Area: April 25-27; April 28-29; April 30- May 2; May 3-5; May 6-8; May 9-11; May 12-13.
—Kingsbury Fish & Wildlife Area: April 25-27; April 28-29; April 30- May 2; May 3-5; May 6-8; May 9-11; May 12-13.
—LaSalle Fish & Wildlife Area: April 25-27; April 28-29; April 30- May 2; May 3-5; May 6-8; May 9-11; May 12-13.
—Mississinewa Lake: April 25-27; April 28-29; April 30-May 2; May 3-5; May 6-8; May 9-11; May 12-13.
—Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge: April 25-26; April 27-28; April 29-30. (Youth only: April 21-22).
—Pigeon River Fish & Wildlife Area: April 25-27; April 28-29; April 30- May 2; May 3-5; May 6-8; May 9-11; May 12-13.
—Salamonie Lake: April 25-27; April 28-30; May 1-3; May 4-6; May 7-9; May 10-13.
—Sugar Ridge Fish & Wildlife Area: April 25-27; April 28-29.
—Tri-County Fish & Wildlife Area: April 25-27; April 28-29; April 30- May 2; May 3-5; May 6-8; May 9-11; May 12-13.
—Willow Slough Fish & Wildlife Area: April 25-27; April 28-29; April 30- May 2; May 3-5; May 6-8; May 9-11; May 12-13.
—Winamac Fish & Wildlife Area: April 25-27; April 28-29; April 30- May 2; May 3-5; May 6-8; May 9-11; May 12-13.
Only one application is allowed per license holder. No changes can be made once the application is submitted.
More information is available at dnr.IN.gov/fishwild/5834.htm.
SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Natural Resources