(Southeastern IN) – Beginning Monday, February 19, hunters can apply for spring turkey reserved hunts by visiting on.IN.gov/reservedhunt.
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says the online method is the only way to apply for the hunts.
No late entries will be accepted. Applicants must possess a hunting license that is valid for the hunt for which they are applying. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 17.
In Southeastern Indiana, spring turkey hunts will take place on Indiana Private Land Access (IPLA) sites in Ripley County, and hunts will be conducted at Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) near Madison.
DNR says hunters will be selected through a random computerized drawing. An email will be sent to all applicants when draws have been completed. Applicants will be able to view draw results online within two weeks after the application period closes March 17.
The application process is now consolidated into the online services website along with licenses, CheckIN Game, and HIP registration. An online account is not required to apply, but a Customer ID number is needed.
In the online system, hunts without a registration fee will follow the same process as those with a fee. Applicants must add a hunt to their cart and place an order to submit their application. If the transaction total is $0, the applicant will not be asked to enter credit card information.
To view draw results, applicants can log into their online services account or click “View hunt draw results” at on.IN.gov/reservedhunt, which also includes more detailed information.
