Many additional hunting opportunities are available through Fish & Wildlife managed Game Bird Habitat Areas (GBA) and through the Indiana Private Lands Access program. Hunters can apply for additional reserved hunt opportunities online. No late entries will be accepted. Applicants must possess a hunting license that is valid for the hunt for which they apply.
Hunters will be selected through a random computerized drawing. Applicants can view draw results online within two weeks after the application period has closed. An email will be sent to all applicants when draws have been completed.
This year, GBA pheasant hunts have two separate online draws to allow hunters to apply closer to the actual hunt dates. The purpose of the change is to reduce the number of hunters who apply for a hunt and get drawn but do not show up for the hunt. All applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. ET on the listed closing date: IPLA Deer Hunts, Scott County, open Aug. 16 - Aug. 30; November GBA Pheasant, open Aug. 16 - Sept. 30; IPLA Game Bird, open Aug. 16 - Sept. 30; December GBA Pheasant, open Sept. 27 - Oct. 31.
Put-and-take pheasant hunt spots will be available for purchase starting Sept. 3 at 7 a.m. ET and remain open until filled. Participating Fish & Wildlife areas include Atterbury, Glendale, J.E. Roush Lake, Pigeon River, Tri-County, Willow Slough and Winamac. A per-person fee of $30 for each slot is required.
Only one application per hunt is allowed, and no changes can be made once an application is submitted.
The application process is consolidated into the license system website along with CheckIN Game and HIP registration. An online account is not required to apply, but a Customer ID number is needed. Hunts without a registration fee follow the same process as those with a fee. To register for hunts with no fee required, applicants will still be asked to “Add to Cart,” “Proceed to Checkout,” and “Place Order.” If the transaction total is $0, the applicant will not be asked to enter credit card information. Applicants must place an order to submit their application.
To view draw results, applicants should log into their license system account or click “View Hunt Draw Result.” For more information on the hunts, including how many partners you can bring per hunt as well as hunt dates, click here.