If you accidentally trap a badger or bobcat, report the incident to an Indiana Conservation Officer (see DNR Law Enforcement). It is illegal to take these furbearers in Indiana. Protected Speciesīadgers and bobcats are protected species. It is illegal to hunt fox or coyote from a roadway or with the use of any motor-driven conveyance. There are no restrictions on hunting hours or firearms for hunting fox and coyote. Spotlights may be used to take fox and coyote. It is legal to hunt fox and coyote with the use of mouth or hand-operated calls, or with the use of recorded calls.
It is legal to chase foxes and coyotes with dogs year-round with a hunting license and permission of the landowner. Certain restrictions apply on DNR-managed properties. Youth who are younger than 13 years old, do not possess a bow, crossbow, or firearm, and are accompanied by a valid license holding individual who is at least 18 years of age are exempt from needing a hunting license while chasing a wild animal during the dog running season. 15 - March 15) with dogs during the established hunting seasons. It is legal to hunt and chase foxes (Oct. See license exemptions in License Information. A person needs a valid Indiana hunting license to chase wild animals with dogs. The dog running season for raccoon and opossum extends from Feb.
A valid hunting license is needed to hunt beaver, coyote, gray fox, long-tailed weasel, mink, muskrat, opossum, raccoon, red fox, and striped skunk.