What are the laws for hunting fox in Indiana? This article covers many of the fundamental laws you will need to know to get started. It also provides information such as seasons, harvest limits, and required permits for bobcat hunting in Indiana. It is not a legal document and is not intended to cover all hunting laws and regulations.
In Indiana, red and gray fox hunting season runs from October 15th through February 28th. A valid hunting license is required. There are no daily or seasonal bag limits.
Purchase an Indiana hunting license here.
Check out the Indiana hunting seasons.
First time hunting fox? Check out these articles:
Read: How to call in a fox.
Read: How to use tracks and scat to hunt a fox.
Related: Read the laws for hunting coyotes in Indiana.
Hunting fox in Indiana.
Hunters may now use sound suppressors to shoot game.
Hunters who may legally possess a suppressor may likewise use it for hunting game in Indiana. There are, however, enhanced criminal penalties for poachers who use or have silencers while taking game unlawfully.
Baiting is permitted. Read this article to build the perfect bait site.
Night hunting fox in Indiana.
Spotlights may be used to take fox and coyotes. A continuously burning light that can be seen for at least 500 feet must be carried while pursuing furbearing animals between sunset and sunrise.
It is legal to hunt fox and coyote with the use of mouth or hand-operated calls, or with the use of recorded calls. Spotlights may be used to take fox and coyote. There are no restrictions on hunting hours or firearms for hunting fox and coyote.
It is illegal to hunt fox or coyote from a roadway or with the use of any motor-driven conveyance.
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