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mgderf
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Handguns for state park hunts? Oct 12, 2022 15:22:25 GMT -5

Post by mgderf on Oct 12, 2022 15:22:25 GMT -5

I was drawn for the Prophets Town State park reduction hunt and reviewed the information pages supplied to me from the DNR.
In the section for legal firearms it simply states that any firearm legal for hunting deer on Indiana public lands are lega;l for the state park hunts.
It does not mention handguns, however handguns are permitted on public lands in Indiana.

So, can I take/use a handgun for the state park hunt?

Thank you

morrison
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Handguns for state park hunts? Oct 14, 2022 9:38:35 GMT -5 Woody Williams and mgderf like this

Post by morrison on Oct 14, 2022 9:38:35 GMT -5

Yes. You can use ANY FIREARM to hunt a state park reduction hunt that is legal to hunt deer on public land in Indiana. Handguns are considered a firearm. However, the restrictions on handguns for deer hunting would apply.

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