Indiana wants to change deer hunting rules; here's how you can comment on the proposals

Public comments can be submitted at IN.gov/nrc/rules/rulemaking-docket via the “Submit Comments Here” link in the Rulemaking Docket for the Deer Hunting Amendment Proposal and River Otter Trapping Rule.

 

Comments can also be sent via traditional mail to: Natural Resources Commission, Indiana Government Center North , 100 North Senate Ave., Room N103, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

 

Public hearings about the rule changes will take place at the Atterbury Fish & Wildlife Area, 7970 S. Rowe St. in Edinburgh, Indiana. The deer rules hearing is Aug. 26 from 6-7:30 p.m. EDT, while the river otter rules hearing is Aug. 26 from 4:30-6 p.m. EDT.

 

To attend online for the river otter trapping rule proposals hearing, go to Microsoft Teams and enter Meeting ID 222 103 323 673 and Passcode 6Uubce.To attend online for the deer hunting rule proposals hearing, go to Microsoft Teams and enter Meeting ID 270 300 510 234 and Passcode v8ArCJ.

For more information on the proposed rule changes, visit wildlife.IN.gov/rule-regulation-changes.

Questions about the proposed deer regulation changes should be directed to 812-334-3795 or indeerhotline@dnr.IN.gov. Questions about the proposed otter rule changes should be directed to Geriann Albers at 812-822-3304 or galbers@dnr.IN.gov.