deer reduction zone · Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife
Indy Metro Marion County Deer Reduction Zone
Indiana, United States
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About Indy Metro Marion County Deer Reduction Zone
Indy Metro Marion County Deer Reduction Zone is a deer reduction zone in Indiana, United States, set by Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 1,044 km² (403 mi²). Towns inside it include Indianapolis, Lawrence, Beech Grove and Speedway.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for White-tailed deer.
- Unit code
- Indy Metro Marion County
- Area
- 1,044 km²
- Area (miles)
- 403 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 63 km² of public or protected land inside it, 6% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indy Parks | 39 | 4% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 8.2 | under 1% |
| Indiana DNR, State Parks and Reservoirs Division | 6.6 | under 1% |
| IndyParks | 3.6 | under 1% |
| Lawrence Park Board | 0.9 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 0.8 | under 1% |
| White River State Park Commission | 0.5 | under 1% |
| Indianapolis Museum of Art | 0.5 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 2.8 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Sep 15, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | archery source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 14, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | firearm source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
- Indy Metro Boone County Deer Reduction Zone
- Indy Metro Hamilton County Deer Reduction Zone
- Indy Metro Hendricks County Deer Reduction Zone
- Indy Metro Johnson County Deer Reduction Zone
- Indy Metro Morgan County Deer Reduction Zone
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Indy Metro Marion County Deer Reduction Zone
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Indy Metro Marion County Deer Reduction Zone?
About 1,044 km² (403 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Indy Metro Marion County Deer Reduction Zone?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 63 km² of public or protected land, 6% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Indy Parks. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Indy Metro Marion County Deer Reduction Zone?
This page lists 2 seasons a person has checked against Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Indy Metro Marion County Deer Reduction Zone?
In the same unit system: Indy Metro Boone County Deer Reduction Zone, Indy Metro Hamilton County Deer Reduction Zone, Indy Metro Hendricks County Deer Reduction Zone, Indy Metro Johnson County Deer Reduction Zone and Indy Metro Morgan County Deer Reduction Zone.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Licence: Indiana DNR. Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife. The official regulations and maps have the final word.