quail zone · Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife
North Zone
Indiana, United States
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About North Zone
North Zone is a quail zone in Indiana, United States, set by Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 51,482 km² (19,877 mi²). Towns inside it include Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Carmel, Fishers, South Bend and Noblesville.
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 Northern bobwhite.
- Unit code
- North
- Area
- 51,482 km²
- Area (miles)
- 19,877 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,003 km² of public or protected land inside it, 2% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana DNR, Fish and Wildlife Division | 306 | under 1% |
| Louisville | 165 | under 1% |
| Indiana DNR, State Parks and Reservoirs Division | 91 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 85 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 55 | under 1% |
| Leased To DNR Reservoirs | 46 | under 1% |
| National Park Service | 42 | under 1% |
| Indy Parks | 35 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 214 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern bobwhite | Nov 1, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | 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
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for North 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 North Zone (quail zone)?
About 51,482 km² (19,877 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in North Zone?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,003 km² of public or protected land, 2% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Indiana DNR, Fish and Wildlife Division. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for North Zone?
This page lists 1 season 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 North Zone?
In the same unit system: South Zone.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Indiana DNR (zone definition); U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line. Licence: Zones defined in the 2026-2027 Indiana Hunting & Trapping Guide (DNR regulations); geometry from public-domain U.S. Census TIGER/Line counties and roads. 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.