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Emergency rule for 2017 deer hunting season
By Indiana Department of Natural Resources
An emergency rule has been established by the Natural Resources Commission and the Legislative Services Agency for the 2017 deer hunting season in Indiana.
The rule states: “Rifle cartridges that were allowed in previous years on public land for deer hunting are allowed on public land again this year during the deer firearms season, the reduction zone season (in zones where local ordinances allow the use of a firearm), special hunts on other public lands such as State Parks and National Wildlife Refuges, and special antlerless season.
“This means that the rifle cartridge must fire a bullet of .357-inch diameter or larger, have a minimum case length of 1.16 inches, and have a maximum case length of 1.8 inches if used on public land. Full metal jacketed bullets are illegal.”
For more information on rifle requirements for deer hunting on private land, click on “Equipment” at www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/7389.htm.