Post by dusty20 on Nov 15, 2017 8:03:07 GMT -5
So talking with several people they keep telling me that on private ground you can shoot a doe with a rifle. I got a buck with my bow but would like to get a doe yet for the freezer.
I've only ever used my bow in the past but would like to use my rifle during firearms season. I am planning to use my landowner exemption so I don't believe I need to purchase a bonus antlerless tag unless that's not possible.
I see conflicting things (maybe) such as this from the dnr site:
What can I shoot with a Firearms license?
A Firearms license allows you to harvest one antlered deer only during the Firearms Season.
Is a Bonus Antlerless License valid for all seasons?
No. The Bonus Antlerless License is valid for the Archery, Firearms, Muzzleloader, and Late Antlerless seasons only, and it is valid only for antlerless deer (See Property Restrictions). The Bonus Antlerless License cannot be used to fulfill the Deer Reduction Zone bag limi
Licenses
Can I use my Firearms License to take an antlerless deer?
No. The Firearms License can only be used to harvest an antlered deer and can only be used during the Firearms Season
Do I have to buy a Firearms, Archery, or Muzzleloader License before I buy a Bonus Antlerless License?
No. The Bonus Antlerless License can be purchased separately.
Do I have to shoot an antlered deer before I shoot an antlerless deer? (or vice versa)
Yes and No. There is no required sequence in harvesting deer for statewide seasons (youth, archery, firearms, muzzleloader). If a hunter is using aDeer Reduction Zone license in a Deer Reduction Zone, the hunter must take an antlerless deer with a Deer Reduction Zone license prior to taking an antlered deer. The "earn-a-buck" requirement only applies to Deer Reduction Zone bag limits, which are in addition to statewide bag limits.
How many bonus licenses can I use?
There is no statewide limit for bonus antlerless deer. You may not take more than the bonus antlerless county quota for bonus antlerless deer in any specific county. Antlerless deer harvested with archery, crossbow, muzzleloader, or deer reduction zone licenses do not count as bonus antlerless deer. Antlerless deer harvested using a deer bundle license may apply to the bonus antlerless county quota depending in which season you harvest the deer. Any antlerless deer harvested in firearms season counts towards your bonus antlerless county quota. For more information, see the Indiana Hunting & Trapping Guide.
Is my Bonus Antlerless License valid for the Firearms Season?
Yes. The Bonus Antlerless License can be used during the Firearms Season using any legal firearm. For counties designated as "A", a bonus antlerless license is valid beginning the last four days of the firearm season. (See Property Restrictions)
I've only ever used my bow in the past but would like to use my rifle during firearms season. I am planning to use my landowner exemption so I don't believe I need to purchase a bonus antlerless tag unless that's not possible.
I see conflicting things (maybe) such as this from the dnr site:
What can I shoot with a Firearms license?
A Firearms license allows you to harvest one antlered deer only during the Firearms Season.
Is a Bonus Antlerless License valid for all seasons?
No. The Bonus Antlerless License is valid for the Archery, Firearms, Muzzleloader, and Late Antlerless seasons only, and it is valid only for antlerless deer (See Property Restrictions). The Bonus Antlerless License cannot be used to fulfill the Deer Reduction Zone bag limi
Licenses
Can I use my Firearms License to take an antlerless deer?
No. The Firearms License can only be used to harvest an antlered deer and can only be used during the Firearms Season
Do I have to buy a Firearms, Archery, or Muzzleloader License before I buy a Bonus Antlerless License?
No. The Bonus Antlerless License can be purchased separately.
Do I have to shoot an antlered deer before I shoot an antlerless deer? (or vice versa)
Yes and No. There is no required sequence in harvesting deer for statewide seasons (youth, archery, firearms, muzzleloader). If a hunter is using aDeer Reduction Zone license in a Deer Reduction Zone, the hunter must take an antlerless deer with a Deer Reduction Zone license prior to taking an antlered deer. The "earn-a-buck" requirement only applies to Deer Reduction Zone bag limits, which are in addition to statewide bag limits.
How many bonus licenses can I use?
There is no statewide limit for bonus antlerless deer. You may not take more than the bonus antlerless county quota for bonus antlerless deer in any specific county. Antlerless deer harvested with archery, crossbow, muzzleloader, or deer reduction zone licenses do not count as bonus antlerless deer. Antlerless deer harvested using a deer bundle license may apply to the bonus antlerless county quota depending in which season you harvest the deer. Any antlerless deer harvested in firearms season counts towards your bonus antlerless county quota. For more information, see the Indiana Hunting & Trapping Guide.
Is my Bonus Antlerless License valid for the Firearms Season?
Yes. The Bonus Antlerless License can be used during the Firearms Season using any legal firearm. For counties designated as "A", a bonus antlerless license is valid beginning the last four days of the firearm season. (See Property Restrictions)
