INDIANA – As summer turns to fall, the Department of Natural Resources wants to remind you that your favorite seasons are returning soon. Several migratory bird hunting seasons open in September.
| Species | Area | Dates | Daily Bag Limit |
| Mourning Dove | Statewide | Sept. 1 – Oct. 15 | 15 |
| Snipe | Statewide | Sept. 1 – Dec. 16 | 8 |
| Sora Rail | Statewide | Sept. 1 – Nov. 9 | 25 |
| Early Teal | Statewide | Sept. 9 – 24 | 6 |
| Geese(Canada, Brant, White-fronted, Snow, and Ross’s) | North ZoneCentral ZoneSouth Zone | Sept. 9 – 17 Sept. 9 – 17 Sept. 9 -17 | See below |
The dark goose bag limit may include five Canada geese for the entire season. “Dark geese” include Canada geese, white-fronted geese, and brant. The daily bag limit for all dark geese in the aggregate is five, with no other limitations by species. The daily bag limit for light geese (snow and Ross’s geese) remains 20.
A valid hunting license is required to hunt migratory game birds and waterfowl. In addition, HIP registration, Indiana Game Bird, Indiana Migratory Waterfowl stamp privileges, and/or a Federal duck stamp may also be required, depending on the species hunted.
