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2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 31. Shooting Preserves › 14-22-31-8. Hunting License Required; Special Licenses

Sec. 8. (a) An individual may not take game birds and exotic mammals on a shooting preserve unless the individual has a hunting license required under this article, except nonresidents of Indiana, who must possess a special license issued by the department under this section to shoot on licensed shooting preserves.
(b) The department:
(1) shall issue special licenses described in subsection (a); and
(2) may appoint owners or managers of shooting preserves as agents to sell the special licenses.
(c) A special license expires April 30 immediately following the date the license is effective.
(d) The fee for a special license issued under this section is equal to the fee for a resident annual hunting license under IC 14-22-12-1(a)(2). All fees collected under this section shall be deposited in the fish and wildlife fund.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-10(e).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.151-2012, SEC.27; P.L.289-2013, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 31. Shooting Preserves › 14-22-31-9. Season

Sec. 9. A person may take wild animals from a shooting preserve only during September, October, November, December, January, February, March, or April.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-10(f).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 31. Shooting Preserves › 14-22-31-10. Bill of Sale

Sec. 10. The licensee of a shooting preserve shall issue a bill of sale designating game birds or exotic mammals lawfully taken upon the shooting preserve. The bill of sale must accompany all game birds and exotic mammals removed from the shooting preserve. The licensee shall retain a copy of all bills of sale issued to persons removing game birds or exotic mammals from the shooting preserve. The bills of sale are subject to inspection by the fish and wildlife division at any time.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-10(g).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 31. Shooting Preserves › 14-22-31-11. Daily Register; Records

Sec. 11. (a) The licensee of a shooting preserve must keep a daily register to show the following:
(1) The number of wild animals and the species released and taken from the shooting preserve each day.
(2) The number of hunters participating.
(b) An annual computation of the record:
(1) shall be sent to the department on May 10 each year; and
(2) shall be filed under oath as to the number and species of wild animals released and taken.
(c) Failure to keep and forward the records to the department is sufficient cause for:
(1) revocation of the license for the shooting preserve; or
(2) refusal to issue a license for the following year.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-10(h) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 31. Shooting Preserves › 14-22-31-12. Inspections by Department

Sec. 12. (a) The following must be available to the department for inspection:
(1) The daily records.
(2) The pens.
(3) The wild animals.
(4) The shooting preserves.
(b) An inspection of a shooting preserve shall be conducted under this chapter and rules adopted under IC 14-22-2-6. The department shall consult with the state veterinarian if the inspection reveals a potential animal health threat that contravenes programs for the prevention, control, or eradication of diseases in domestic animals.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 14-2-7-10(h) part; 14-2-7-10(k).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 31. Shooting Preserves › 14-22-31-13. Falsification of Reports

Sec. 13. (a) A licensee may not falsify a report that must be kept under this chapter.
(b) A license may not be issued to a licensee who is convicted of violating subsection (a) or IC 14-2-7-10(i) (repealed).
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-10(i).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 31. Shooting Preserves › 14-22-31-14. Carnivores Prohibited

Sec. 14. (a) A licensee may not import or keep carnivores.
(b) The license of a licensee who is convicted of violating subsection (a) shall be revoked.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-10(j).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 31.5. Shooting Ranges › 14-22-31.5-3. "Shooting Range" Defined

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "shooting range" means an area designed and operated for the use of archery, rifles, shotguns, pistols, muskets, or similar firearms that are fired at silhouettes, skeet, trap, paper, stillboard, or other similar targets.
As added by P.L.134-1996, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 31.5. Shooting Ranges › 14-22-31.5-5. Local Government Regulation

Sec. 5. Except as specifically prohibited by this chapter and subject to IC 35-47-11.1, a local unit of government may regulate the location, use, operation, safety, and construction of a shooting range.
As added by P.L.134-1996, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.152-2011, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 31.5. Shooting Ranges › 14-22-31.5-6. Liability Relating to Noise

Sec. 6. A person who owns, operates, or uses a shooting range is not liable in any civil or criminal matter relating to noise or noise pollution that results from the operation or use of the shooting range if the construction and operation of the shooting range were legal at the time of its initial construction or initial operation, and the shooting range continues to operate in a manner that would have been legal at the time of the inception or initial operation.
As added by P.L.134-1996, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.289-2013, SEC.16.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 31.5. Shooting Ranges › 14-22-31.5-7. Powers of Ranges in Existence Before July 1, 1996

Sec. 7. Notwithstanding any ordinance adopted by a local unit of government, a shooting range that is in existence before July 1, 1996, may do the following within the geographic boundaries of the shooting range as it existed on June 30, 1996:
(1) Repair, remodel, or reinforce a building or structure that is needed to ensure public safety or to secure the continued use of the building or structure.
(2) Reconstruct, repair, restore, or resume the use of a nonconforming building that has been damaged by fire, collapse, explosion, act of nature, or war after July 1, 1996. However, the reconstruction, repair, or restoration must be completed not more than one (1) year after the date of the damage to the building or the settlement of the property damage claim. If the reconstruction, repair, or restoration is not completed within one (1) year, the local unit of government may terminate the continuation of the nonconforming use.
(3) Expand or increase the membership of the shooting range or opportunities for public participation at the shooting range.
As added by P.L.134-1996, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 32. Game Bird and Exotic Mammal Regulation › 14-22-32-1. Applicability of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to the following:
(1) Conservation officers or other law enforcement officers.
(2) Game birds or exotic mammals in shooting preserves licensed under IC 14-22-31.
(3) A person who takes a feral exotic mammal when the feral exotic mammal is causing damage to property that is owned or leased by the person.
(4) A person who is authorized by the department under extraordinary circumstances to take an exotic mammal.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-32(a).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 32. Game Bird and Exotic Mammal Regulation › 14-22-32-2. Prohibitions

Sec. 2. A person may not do any of the following:
(1) Offer a game bird or an exotic mammal for hunting, trapping, or chasing by a person using a weapon or device that is not a shotgun, muzzle loading gun, handgun, or bow and arrow.
(2) Hunt, trap, or chase a game bird or an exotic mammal with a weapon or device that is not a shotgun, muzzle loading gun, handgun, or bow and arrow.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-32(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 32. Game Bird and Exotic Mammal Regulation › 14-22-32-3. Violations

Sec. 3. A person who knowingly or intentionally violates section 2 of this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-32(c).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 32. Game Bird and Exotic Mammal Regulation › 14-22-32-4. Issuance of Shooting Preserve License Precluded

Sec. 4. A person who violates section 2(1) of this chapter may not be issued a license under IC 14-22-31.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-32(d).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 32. Game Bird and Exotic Mammal Regulation › 14-22-32-5. Orders to Dispose of Game Birds or Exotic Mammals

Sec. 5. If a person violates section 2(1) of this chapter, the department shall enter a recommended order to dispose of any game bird or exotic mammal the person owns, keeps, harbors, or otherwise possesses. Before the order becomes a final determination of the department, a hearing must be held under IC 4-21.5-3. The hearing shall be conducted by an administrative law judge for the commission. The determination of the administrative law judge is a final agency action under IC 4-21.5-1-6.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-32(e).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 32. Game Bird and Exotic Mammal Regulation › 14-22-32-6. Adoption of Rules

Sec. 6. The department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to properly administer this chapter consistent with any applicable federal statutes and regulations.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-32(f).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 32. Game Bird and Exotic Mammal Regulation › 14-22-32-7. Other Actions Not Precluded

Sec. 7. This chapter does not preclude the state or another person from bringing other actions under the Indiana Code.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-32(g).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 33. Federal Laws, Projects, and Coordination › 14-22-33-1. Migratory Birds; Effect of Federal Laws, Regulations, and Treaties

Sec. 1. (a) The:
(1) laws of the United States;
(2) migratory bird treaties of the United States with other countries; and
(3) regulations issued and promulgated by a department of the United States government;
concerning migratory birds in effect on January 1, 1979, have the force and effect of law in Indiana, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a:
(1) person in Indiana may not violate; and
(2) person may not hunt, shoot, take, kill or possess, sell or offer to sell, purchase or offer to purchase, ship or transport, carry or deliver, or receive for shipment, transportation, or carriage in Indiana a migratory bird in violation of;
a law, a treaty, or a regulation described in subsection (a).
(c) At any time, the director may establish a season and bag limit for migratory birds identical to that established by:
(1) federal law;
(2) treaty of the United States with another country; or
(3) regulation promulgated by a department of the United States government;
concerning migratory birds. The director shall establish the season and bag limit by giving notice by publication in an Indianapolis newspaper of general circulation at least one (1) week before the season and bag limit are to take effect.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-8-1.1.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 33. Federal Laws, Projects, and Coordination › 14-22-33-2. Consent to Establishment of Migratory Bird Reservations

Sec. 2. Consent of Indiana is given to the acquisition by the United States, by purchase, gift, devise, or lease, of the areas of land and water in Indiana that the United States considers necessary for the establishment of migratory bird reservations in accordance with 16 U.S.C. 715 et seq. reserving, however, to Indiana full and complete jurisdiction and authority over all the areas not incompatible with administration, maintenance, protection, and control of the areas by the United States under 16 U.S.C. 715 et seq.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-8-2.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 33. Federal Laws, Projects, and Coordination › 14-22-33-3. Authorization for Federal Fish Hatching, Operations, and Investigations

Sec. 3. To promote fish culture and the increase of useful food and game fish in the lakes and streams of Indiana and notwithstanding Indiana fish or game law, full authority is granted to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to conduct fish hatching and all operations and investigations connected with fish hatching in the manner and at the time that is considered necessary and proper.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-8-3.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 33. Federal Laws, Projects, and Coordination › 14-22-33-4. Assent to Federal Aid for Wildlife Restoration Projects

Sec. 4. (a) Indiana hereby assents to 16 U.S.C. 669 et seq.
(b) The director shall perform the acts that are necessary to the conduct and establishment of cooperative wildlife-restoration projects in compliance with 16 U.S.C. 669 et seq. and regulations promulgated by the United States Secretary of the Interior under 16 U.S.C. 669 et seq.
(c) Money accruing to the state from license fees paid by hunters may not be diverted for a purpose other than:
(1) the administration of the division of fish and wildlife; and
(2) the enforcement of laws concerning the taking, chasing, selling, and possession of animals.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-8-4.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.140-1997, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 33. Federal Laws, Projects, and Coordination › 14-22-33-5. Assent to Federal Aid for Fisheries Restoration Projects

Sec. 5. (a) Indiana hereby assents to 16 U.S.C. 777 et seq.
(b) The director shall perform the acts that are necessary to the conduct and establishment of cooperative fisheries-restoration projects in compliance with 16 U.S.C. 777 et seq. and regulations promulgated by the United States Secretary of the Interior under 16 U.S.C. 777 et seq.
(c) Money accruing to the state from license fees paid by anglers may not be diverted for any other purpose than:
(1) the administration of the division of fish and wildlife; and
(2) the enforcement of laws concerning the taking, chasing, selling, and possession of animals.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-8-5.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.140-1997, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 34. Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation › 14-22-34-1. "Endangered Species"

Sec. 1. (a) As used in this chapter, "endangered species" means any species or subspecies of wildlife whose prospects of survival or recruitment within Indiana are in jeopardy or are likely within the foreseeable future to become so due to any of the following factors:
(1) The destruction, drastic modification, or severe curtailment of the habitat of the wildlife.
(2) The overutilization of the wildlife for scientific, commercial, or sporting purposes.
(3) The effect on the wildlife of disease, pollution, or predation.
(4) Other natural or manmade factors affecting the prospects of survival or recruitment within Indiana.
(5) Any combination of the factors described in subdivisions (1) through (4).
(b) The term includes any species or subspecies of fish and wildlife appearing on the United States list of endangered and threatened wildlife (50 CFR 17.11).
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-8.5-1(c).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.7-2015, SEC.40.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 34. Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation › 14-22-34-2. "Fund" Defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the nongame fund established by this chapter.
[1995 Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 34. Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation › 14-22-34-3. "Management" Defined

Sec. 3. (a) As used in this chapter, "management" means the collection and application of biological information for the purposes of increasing the number of individuals within species and populations of wildlife up to the optimum carrying capacity of their habitat and maintaining those levels.
(b) The term includes the following:
(1) The entire range of activities that constitute a modern scientific resource program, including research, census, law enforcement, habitat acquisition and improvement, and education.
(2) When and where appropriate, the periodic or total protection of species or populations as well as regulated taking.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-8.5-1(d).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 34. Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation › 14-22-34-4. "Nongame Species" Defined

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "nongame species" means any wild mammal, bird, amphibian, reptile, fish, mollusk, crustacean, or other wild animal not otherwise legally classified by Indiana statute or rule.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-8.5-1(e).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 34. Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation › 14-22-34-5. "Take" Defined

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "take" means to:
(1) harass, hunt, capture, or kill; or
(2) attempt to harass, hunt, capture, or kill;
wildlife.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-8.5-1(h).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 34. Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation › 14-22-34-6. "Wildlife" Defined

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "wildlife" means:
(1) any wild mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, fish, mollusk, crustacean, or other wild animal; or
(2) any part, product, egg or offspring, or the dead body or parts of the wild animal.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-8.5-1(i).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 34. Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation › 14-22-34-7. Investigations of Nongame Species; Adoption of Rules

Sec. 7. (a) The director shall conduct investigations on nongame species to determine the species that are in need of management. The director may consider information relating to the following:
(1) Population.
(2) Distribution.
(3) Habitat needs.
(4) Limiting factors.
(5) Other biological and ecological data.
(b) On the basis of the determination made under subsection (a), the director shall adopt rules that do the following:
(1) Designate the species or subspecies of nongame species that the director considers in need of management under this section, giving the common and scientific names by species and subspecies.
(2) Develop management programs designed to ensure the continued ability of nongame species in need of management to perpetuate themselves successfully.
(c) The director shall conduct ongoing investigations of nongame species to determine if the rules need to be amended.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-8.5-2.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 34. Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation › 14-22-34-8. Limits on Taking or Possession of Nongame Species

Sec. 8. The director shall adopt rules to establish proposed limitations relating to:
(1) taking;
(2) possession;
(3) transportation;
(4) exportation;
(5) use;
(6) processing;
(7) sale or offer for sale; or
(8) shipment;
of nongame species that are considered necessary to manage the species.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-8.5-3.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 34. Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation › 14-22-34-9. Unlawful Taking or Possession of Nongame Species

Sec. 9. Except as provided in rules adopted by the director:
(1) a person may not take, possess, transport, export, process, sell, or offer for sale or shipment nongame species considered by the director to be in need of management under this section; and
(2) a common or contract carrier may not knowingly transport or receive for shipment nongame species considered by the director to be in need of management under this section.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-8.5-4.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 34. Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation › 14-22-34-10. Endangered Species List

Sec. 10. On the basis of:
(1) investigations on nongame species required by section 7 of this chapter; and
(2) other available scientific and commercial data;
and after consultation with other state wildlife agencies, appropriate federal agencies, and other interested persons and organizations, the director shall adopt rules to propose a list of those species and subspecies of wildlife indigenous to Indiana that are determined to be endangered in Indiana, giving the common and scientific names by species and subspecies.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-8.5-5.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 34. Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation › 14-22-34-11. Review of Endangered Species List

Sec. 11. The director:
(1) shall conduct a review of the state list of endangered species at least every two (2) years; and
(2) may amend the list by the additions or deletions that are considered appropriate by adopting rules under IC 4-22-2.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-8.5-6.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.195-2017, SEC.37.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 34. Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation › 14-22-34-12. Unlawful Taking or Possession of Endangered Species

Sec. 12. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a person may not take, possess, transport, export, process, sell or offer for sale, or ship, and a common or contract carrier may not knowingly transport or receive for shipment a species or subspecies of wildlife appearing on any of the following:
(1) The list of wildlife indigenous to Indiana determined to be endangered in Indiana under this chapter.
(2) The United States list of endangered wildlife (50 CFR 17.11) as in effect on January 1, 1979.
(3) The list of endangered species developed under section 13 of this chapter.
(b) A species or subspecies of wildlife appearing on a list described in subsection (a) that:
(1) enters Indiana from another state or from a point outside the territorial limits of the United States; and
(2) is transported across Indiana destined for a point beyond Indiana;
may be so entered and transported without restriction in accordance with the terms of a federal permit or permit issued under the laws of another state.
(c) A person who:
(1) violates subsection (a) or (b); or
(2) fails to procure or violates the terms of a permit issued under:
(A) section 15 of this chapter; or
(B) section 16 of this chapter;
commits a Class A misdemeanor.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-8.5-7.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 34. Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation › 14-22-34-13. Additions to Endangered Species List

Sec. 13. If in the determination of the director a species:
(1) should be designated endangered; and
(2) has not been designated endangered by the federal government;
the director may adopt rules to make the addition, whether or not a species or subspecies indigenous to Indiana is involved, under section 12 of this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-8.5-8.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 34. Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation › 14-22-34-14. Management of Nongame Species

Sec. 14. (a) The director shall establish the programs, including acquisition of land or aquatic habitat, that are considered necessary for the management of nongame species. The director shall use all authority vested in the department to carry out the purposes of this section.
(b) In carrying out programs authorized by this section, the director may enter into agreements with:
(1) federal agencies;
(2) political subdivisions of the state; or
(3) private persons;
for administration and management of an area established under this section or used for management of nongame species.
(c) The governor shall do the following:
(1) Review other programs administered by the governor and, to the extent practicable, use the programs to further the purposes of this chapter.
(2) Encourage other state and federal agencies to use their authorities to further the purposes of this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-8.5-9.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 34. Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation › 14-22-34-15. Taking of Endangered Species for Scientific Purposes

Sec. 15. The director may permit, under the terms and conditions that are prescribed by rule, the taking, possession, transportation, exportation, or shipment of species or subspecies of wildlife that have been designated by rule as in need of management or appear on the:
(1) state list of endangered species;
(2) United States list of endangered native fish and wildlife, as amended;
(3) list of wildlife added under section 13 of this chapter; or
(4) United States list of endangered foreign fish and wildlife, as modified after July 26, 1973;
for scientific, zoological, or educational purposes, for propagation in captivity of the wildlife, or for other special purposes.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-8.5-10.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 34. Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation › 14-22-34-16. Removal, Capture, or Destruction of Endangered Species

Sec. 16. (a) Upon good cause shown, and if necessary to alleviate damage to property or to protect human health, endangered species or species in need of management may be removed, captured, or destroyed:
(1) except as provided in subsection (b), under a permit issued by the director; and
(2) if possible, by or under the supervision of an agent of the department.
(b) An endangered species or a species in need of management may be removed, captured, or destroyed without a permit by a person in an emergency situation involving an immediate threat to human life.
(c) The director shall adopt rules under section 7 of this chapter for the removal, capture, or destruction of nongame species for the purposes set forth in this section.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-8.5-11.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 34. Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation › 14-22-34-17. Adoption of Rules

Sec. 17. The director shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 that are necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-8.5-12.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 34. Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation › 14-22-34-18. Applicability of Chapter to Wildlife Possessed on July 26, 1973

Sec. 18. The provisions of this chapter prohibiting the taking, possessing, transportation, exporting, processing, sale, or offer to sell do not apply to wildlife in the possession of a person in Indiana on July 26, 1973.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-8.5-13.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 34. Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation › 14-22-34-19. Cost of Programs; Transfer of Funds

Sec. 19. The costs of the programs established under this chapter may not be paid with money dedicated to fish and game purposes. However, transfers may be made from money dedicated for fish and game purposes to the nongame fund established under section 20 of this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-8.5-14.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.69-2009, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 34. Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation › 14-22-34-20. Fund

Sec. 20. (a) The nongame fund is established as a dedicated fund.
(b) The department shall administer the fund.
(c) In recognition of the importance of preserving the natural heritage of Indiana, it is the intent of the general assembly to provide a fund to be used exclusively for the protection, conservation, management, and identification of nongame and endangered species of wildlife primarily through the acquisition of the natural habitat of the animals. The department may expend the money in the fund exclusively for the preservation of nongame and endangered species of wildlife under this chapter.
(d) Money in the fund does not revert to the state general fund at the end of a state fiscal year. However, if the fund is abolished, the money in the fund reverts to the state general fund.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-8.5-15.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 34. Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation › 14-22-34-21. Entrance Fees

Sec. 21. If the commission establishes entrance fees for admission to fish and wildlife areas, the fees shall be deposited in the fund. However, the holder of a hunting or fishing license under this article may not be charged a fee for admission to fish and wildlife areas.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-8.5-16.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 35. Hunting Safety › 14-22-35-1. Establishment of Course of Instruction

Sec. 1. (a) The department shall establish a course of instruction in hunter safety, principles of conservation, and sportsmanship.
(b) To carry out subsection (a), the department may cooperate with a reputable association or organization having as an objective the promotion of hunter safety, principles of conservation, and sportsmanship.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-10-1 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 35. Hunting Safety › 14-22-35-2. Conservation Officer to Administer Program

Sec. 2. The director shall designate a conservation officer to administer the program. The officer shall do the following:
(1) Outline all phases of instruction.
(2) Conduct general supervision of individual programs.
(3) Distribute information on the programs.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-10-1 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 35. Hunting Safety › 14-22-35-3. Public Target Ranges

Sec. 3. The department may construct, operate, and maintain public outdoor and indoor target ranges.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-10-1 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 35. Hunting Safety › 14-22-35-4. Reports Required for Federal Assistance

Sec. 4. The department shall prepare the reports necessary to seek approval under 16 U.S.C. 669g for federal assistance in the program of hunter safety, conservation, and sportsmanship.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-10-1 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 36. Trapper Training › 14-22-36-1. Establishment of Training Program

Sec. 1. (a) The department shall establish a trapper training program, including a course of instruction in trapping wild animals, that emphasizes methods, laws, ethics, responsibilities, natural history, wildlife management, and other matters associated with trapping.
(b) To carry out subsection (a), the department may cooperate with an organization that promotes the responsible trapping of wild animals.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-10-2(a), (b).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 36. Trapper Training › 14-22-36-2. Division Designated to Administer Program

Sec. 2. The director shall designate one (1) of the divisions of the department to administer the trapper training program.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-10-2(c).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 36. Trapper Training › 14-22-36-3. Reports Required for Federal Assistance

Sec. 3. The department may prepare the reports that are necessary to obtain federal or other assistance for the trapper training program.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-10-2(d).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 37. Harassment of Hunters, Trappers, and Fishermen › 14-22-37-1. "Game Animal" Defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "game animal" means an animal that may be legally taken under this article.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-11-1.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 37. Harassment of Hunters, Trappers, and Fishermen › 14-22-37-2. Violations

Sec. 2. (a) A person who knowingly or intentionally interferes with the legal taking of a game animal by another person with intent to prevent the taking commits a Class C misdemeanor.
(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally:
(1) disturbs a game animal; or
(2) engages in an activity or places an object or substance that will tend to disturb or otherwise affect the behavior of a game animal;
with intent to prevent or hinder the legal taking commits a Class C misdemeanor.
(c) A person who knowingly or intentionally enters or remains:
(1) upon public land; or
(2) upon private land without permission of the owner or the owner's agent;
with intent to violate this section commits a Class C misdemeanor.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-11-2.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 37. Harassment of Hunters, Trappers, and Fishermen › 14-22-37-3. Failure to Obey Orders of Law Enforcement Officer

Sec. 3. A person who fails to obey the order of a law enforcement officer to desist from conduct in violation of section 2 of this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor if the law enforcement officer:
(1) observed the person engaged in conduct that violates section 2 of this chapter; or
(2) has reasonable grounds to believe that the person:
(A) has engaged in the conduct that day; or
(B) plans or intends to engage in the conduct that day on specific premises.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-11-3.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 38. Violations › 14-22-38-1. Violations Generally

Sec. 1. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this article and subject to subsection (b), a person who violates this article commits a Class C infraction.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in this article, a person who knowingly or intentionally violates this article commits a Class C misdemeanor.
(c) A person may not be charged with both:
(1) a Class C misdemeanor; and
(2) a Class C infraction;
under this section for the same act or omission.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-3-8(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.195-2014, SEC.16.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 38. Violations › 14-22-38-2. Separate Offenses

Sec. 2. The:
(1) taking, catching, killing, possession, or transportation of each animal or part of an animal; or
(2) possession of each fishing, hunting, or trapping apparatus, appliance, or device;
in violation of this article constitutes a separate offense. Each day's possession of an animal or each day's possession of a fishing, hunting, or trapping apparatus, appliance, or device the possession of which is prohibited by this article constitutes a separate offense.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-3-8(e).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 38. Violations › 14-22-38-3. Unlawful Taking of Deer or Wild Turkey

Sec. 3. A person who takes a deer or a wild turkey in violation of this article commits a Class B misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Class A misdemeanor if the person has a prior conviction under:
(1) IC 14-2-3-8(c) (repealed); or
(2) this section.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-3-8(c).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 38. Violations › 14-22-38-4. Fines; Unlawful Taking of Deer or Wild Turkey; Giving Away Deer Meat; Use of Silencers

Sec. 4. (a) If a person commits an offense that involves:
(1) unlawfully taking or possessing a deer or wild turkey;
(2) taking or possessing a deer or wild turkey by illegal methods or with illegal devices; or
(3) except as provided in subsection (c), selling, offering to sell, purchasing, or offering to purchase a deer or wild turkey or a part of a deer or wild turkey;
the court may order the person to reimburse the state five hundred dollars ($500) for the first violation and one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each subsequent violation.
(b) The money shall be deposited in the conservation officers fish and wildlife fund. This penalty is in addition to any other penalty under the law.
(c) Notwithstanding section 6 of this chapter, if a properly tagged deer is brought to a meat processing facility and the owner of the deer:
(1) fails to pick up the processed deer within a reasonable time; or
(2) notifies the meat processing facility that the owner does not want the processed deer;
the deer meat may be given away by the meat processing facility to another person. The meat processing facility may charge the person receiving the deer meat a reasonable and customary processing fee.
(d) In addition to being liable for the reimbursement required under subsection (a), a person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally violates subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2) while using or possessing:
(1) a sound suppressor designed for use with or on a firearm, commonly called a silencer; or
(2) a device used as a silencer;
commits unlawful hunting while using or possessing a silencer, a Class C misdemeanor.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-3-9(a).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.75-2005, SEC.1; P.L.2-2008, SEC.32; P.L.289-2013, SEC.17; P.L.195-2014, SEC.17; P.L.89-2016, SEC.11; P.L.85-2017, SEC.69.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 38. Violations › 14-22-38-4.5. Use of Silencer; Penalty

Sec. 4.5. A person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally:
(1) violates IC 14-22-10-1(1) by hunting on privately owned land without the consent of the owner or tenant; and
(2) while committing the violation described in subdivision (1), uses or possesses:
(A) a sound suppressor designed for use with or on a firearm, commonly called a silencer; or
(B) a device used as a silencer;
commits unauthorized hunting on private land while using or possessing a silencer, a Class B misdemeanor.
As added by P.L.289-2013, SEC.18.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 38. Violations › 14-22-38-5. Fines; Unlawful Taking of Other Wild Animals

Sec. 5. (a) A person who takes or possesses a wild animal, except a deer or turkey, in violation of this article shall reimburse the state as follows:
(1) Twenty dollars ($20) for the first violation.
(2) Thirty-five dollars ($35) for each subsequent violation.
(b) The money shall be deposited in the conservation officers fish and wildlife fund.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-3-9(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 38. Violations › 14-22-38-6. Unlawful Sale or Shipment of Wild Animals, Nests, or Eggs; Unlawful Guide Services

Sec. 6. (a) As used in this section, "guide services" means fishing or hunting guide or outfitter services that are offered or provided for money or other consideration. The term includes services by a person who for money or other consideration:
(1) offers or advertises to transport an individual;
(2) transports an individual to a location;
(3) offers or advertises to assist, provide direction, or provide advice to an individual; or
(4) assists, provides direction, or provides advice to an individual;
for the purpose of hunting or fishing.
(b) As used in this section, "sell" includes barters, purchases, and offers to sell, barter, or purchase.
(c) As used in this section, "ship" includes transporting, delivering for shipment or transport, and causing to be shipped or transported.
(d) As used in this section, "wild animal" includes the following:
(1) A living or dead wild animal.
(2) A part of a living or dead wild animal.
(e) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this article by unlawfully:
(1) selling or shipping wild animals, nests, or eggs; or
(2) providing guide services to take, acquire, receive, transport, or possess wild animals;
that are protected by law and have an aggregate market value of less than five hundred dollars ($500) commits a Class C misdemeanor.
(f) A person who:
(1) provides guide services; and
(2) knowingly or intentionally transports an individual to private property to hunt or fish without the permission or consent of the landowner;
commits a Class A misdemeanor.
(g) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this article by unlawfully:
(1) selling or shipping wild animals, nests, or eggs; or
(2) providing guide services to take, acquire, receive, transport, or possess wild animals;
that are protected by law and have an aggregate market value of at least five hundred dollars ($500) but less than five thousand dollars ($5,000) commits a Level 6 felony.
(h) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this article by unlawfully:
(1) selling or shipping wild animals, nests, or eggs; or
(2) providing guide services to take, acquire, receive, transport, or possess wild animals;
that are protected by law and have an aggregate market value of at least five thousand dollars ($5,000) commits a Level 5 felony.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-3-10.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.204; P.L.219-2014, SEC.31; P.L.38-2015, SEC.1; P.L.154-2019, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 38. Violations › 14-22-38-7. Hunter Orange

Sec. 7. (a) As used in this section, "hunter orange" means a daylight fluorescent orange with the dominant wavelength 595-605 nm, a purity of not less than eighty-five percent (85%), and a luminance factor of not less than forty percent (40%).
(b) As used in this section, "wear hunter orange" means to expose on one's person as an outer garment one (1) or more of the following articles of clothing that are solid hunter orange in color:
(1) A vest.
(2) A coat.
(3) A jacket.
(4) Coveralls.
(5) A hat.
(6) A cap.
However, articles of clothing specified under this section with logos, patches, insignia, or printing that does not substantially hinder the visibility of the hunter orange material are allowed under this section.
(c) A person who violates the requirement to:
(1) wear hunter orange; or
(2) display hunter orange on an occupied ground blind;
as specified in 312 IAC 9 commits a Class D infraction.
As added by P.L.104-2001, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.289-2013, SEC.19; P.L.111-2016, SEC.21.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 39. Enforcement › 14-22-39-1. Concurrent Power of Attorney General and Prosecuting Attorneys

Sec. 1. The attorney general has concurrent power with prosecuting attorneys to enforce this article, including the power to approve and file an affidavit charging a violation of law under this article.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-3-7.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 22. Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 39. Enforcement › 14-22-39-3. Searches of Effects; Entry Onto Property

Sec. 3. (a) As used in this section, "public or private property" does not include dwellings.
(b) The director and conservation officers may:
(1) search a boat, a conveyance, a vehicle, an automobile, a fish box, a fish basket, a game bag, a game coat, or other receptacle in which game may be carried; and
(2) enter into or upon private or public property for the purposes of subdivision (1) or for the purpose of patrolling or investigating;
if the director or conservation officer has good reason to believe that the director or conservation officer will secure evidence of a violation of this article or a law for the propagation or protection of fish, frogs, mussels, game, furbearing mammals, or birds.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-9-1.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.