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For emergencies, trespassing, or to report fish- or wildlife-related violations, locate your DNR Law Enforcement district here or contact DNR Division of Law Enforcement Central Dispatch at ICODispatch@dnr.IN.gov or 812-837-9536.

Deer Hotline

For questions about equipment, regulations, or which license you need, use our Deer Hotline by emailing INDeerHotline@dnr.IN.gov or calling 812-334-3795, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. During the month of November, messages are monitored during evenings and weekends as well as regular business hours.

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For questions related to the CheckIN Game system, your online license system account, license-purchasing errors, or reserved hunts, email inhuntfish@dnr.IN.gov or call 317-232-4082. During deer season, messages are monitored during evenings and weekends as well as regular business hours.

General inquiries about fish and wildlife

For general inquiries related to fish and wildlife, email dfw@dnr.IN.gov or call 317-234-8440. Division staff strive to answer questions within three business days.

Permits

For questions about fish- and wildlife-related commercial licenses and permits (such as taxidermy, wildlife control, game breeders, wild animal possession, fishing guides, hunting guides, etc.), email wildlifepermits@dnr.IN.gov call 317-232-4200. Forms and regulations can be found here.

TIP Line

To report a poacher, call 1-800-TIP-IDNR (1-800-847-4367) or use this form.

General DNR inquiries

You can contact the DNR Customer Service Center at 317-232-4200, 877-463-6367, or CSCinquiry@dnr.IN.gov. The center’s hours are 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.

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Division of Fish & Wildlife
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
402 W. Washington St. RM W273
Indianapolis, IN 46204


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