Hunting information within the Hoosier National Forest

The State of Indiana hunting laws are enforced within the Hoosier National Forest land. An array of hunting experiences can be found, from easily accessible lands near roads to remote walk-in areas. Hunting is allowed in all Hoosier National Forest lands except for designated recreation areas and Pioneer Memorial Forest south of Paoli, Indiana.

You may not discharge a firearm or bow and arrow in or within 150 yards of a developed recreation site, residence, or any place where people are likely to be. Shooting across bodies of water is also prohibited.

Private land is interspersed with public land and you must have written permission from the private land owner to hunt on their property. You must have this written permission on you while hunting private land. It would be a good idea to get a Forest map to make sure you are on Hoosier National Forest while hunting.