DNR emergency rule
for 2017 deer hunting season
An emergency rule signed today by the DNR, filed with the Natural Resources
Commission and the Legislative Services Agency, states the following:
“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,
visit wildlife.IN.gov/7389.htm and
click on “Equipment.”
To view all DNR news releases, please see dnr.IN.gov.
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