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Post by Woody Williams on Jan 3, 2012 15:10:28 GMT -5
The deer license bundle is defined in 312 IAC 9-3-2 as follows:
(bb) “Deer license bundle" means a multiple privilege deer license that allows an individual to take
one (1) antlered deer and two (2) antlerless deer in the:
(1) special youth;
(2) archery;
(3) firearms;
(4) muzzleloader; and
(5) special antlerless only
seasons combined in one year in accordance with the provisions in 312 IAC 9-3-2, 312 IAC 9-3-3,
and 312 IAC 9-3-4.
This deer license bundle provides a deer hunter with the ability to hunt in four (4) deer seasons (5
for non-resident youth) and take three (3) deer with one license purchase. Based on 2010 deer
hunting license purchases, there were 24,432 resident license holders that purchased 3 or more
deer hunting licenses, resulting in revenue in the amount of $242,661, at a cost of $72 for each
hunter. If 3% of additional deer hunters that currently purchase only 1 or 2 deer licenses
purchased the bundle, it would offset the anticipated loss of revenue for the license bundle to be
sold at the reduced rate of $65.00.
The DNR would like to offer the same bundle to non-residents that would allow them to take one
antlered deer and 2 antlerless deer at a reduced rate. At current prices, the cost of these three
licenses would be $324. The DNR proposes that the non-resident bundle price be $295. By
offering the deer license bundle at a reduced rate of $295 to non-residents, it would likely
increase the number of non-residents who purchase multiple licenses and take additional
antlerless deer in Indiana. The average license cost of surrounding states for a non-resident to
take 3 deer (1 being antlered) is $292.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2012 15:19:43 GMT -5
So....what about a crossbow, can you not use the bundle for your deer?  |
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Post by greghopper on Jan 3, 2012 15:28:46 GMT -5
Nonresident License Fees...
(24) Youth Deer License Bundle - Sixty-five dollars ($65)
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Post by Woody Williams on Jan 3, 2012 15:36:08 GMT -5
So....what about a crossbow, can you not use the bundle for your deer? To me "multiple privilege deer license" means in place of the other licenses I'd say that it is counted in Archery as that is the season crossbows will be used. I'll check for sure.. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2012 15:47:33 GMT -5
I would agree excepth that they have you buying a separate license if you archery hunt with a x-bow.
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Post by Woody Williams on Jan 3, 2012 15:58:10 GMT -5
I would agree excepth that they have you buying a separate license if you archery hunt with a x-bow. Not "seperate". - a totally different license. Iow a crossbower does not buy a crossbow license AND an archery license to hunt the archery season. The bundle references seasons, not hunting tools. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2012 16:23:53 GMT -5
Suppose you don't buy the bundle, and you wanted to hunt with both a conventional bow at times and a crossbow at times. You would need two $150 licenses = $300 for that one deer
With the bundle not mentioning the crossbow at all, and it is a separate license who knows if it's included or not?
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Post by Woody Williams on Jan 3, 2012 16:47:09 GMT -5
Suppose you don't buy the bundle, and you wanted to hunt with both a conventional bow at times and a crossbow at times. You would need two $150 licenses = $300 for that one deer With the bundle not mentioning the crossbow at all, and it is a separate license who knows if it's included or not? I cant imagine a NR not buying the bundle if they were going to hunt with a vertical bow and a crossbow. $5 cheaper and they would get two doe tags thrown in... plus they could use a firearm or MZ later on.. I will find out, but I'm betting that the bundle covers all hunting tools as it refers to seasons. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2012 17:16:14 GMT -5
Looks grey to me. With what they have posted, they have a archery season. No mention of a crossbow season, yet they have a crossbow license.
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Post by Sasquatch on Jan 3, 2012 17:33:17 GMT -5
Suppose you don't buy the bundle, and you wanted to hunt with both a conventional bow at times and a crossbow at times. You would need two $150 licenses = $300 for that one deer With the bundle not mentioning the crossbow at all, and it is a separate license who knows if it's included or not? I cant imagine a NR not buying the bundle if they were going to hunt with a vertical bow and a crossbow. $5 cheaper and they would get two doe tags thrown in... plus they could use a firearm or MZ later on.. I will find out, but I'm betting that the bundle covers all hunting tools as it refers to seasons. Why can't the people writing this junk be more specific? Sure, you are always going to have questions pop up, but gee whizz... Why not anticipate questions and answer them right under the reg? For instance, if Woody is correct-- put in parentheses, ("The bundle covers all legal hunting weapons as it refers to seasons.") It's no wonder folks are confused. |
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Post by MuzzleLoader on Jan 3, 2012 18:27:46 GMT -5
So glad I purchased the Lifetime License many years ago. These regs are already confusing for hunters.
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Post by HuntMeister on Jan 3, 2012 18:33:30 GMT -5
What Timex brings up makes me wonder about the Urban Zone, still need a seperate license for that or will it be covered within the bundle license?
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Post by 45smokepole on Jan 3, 2012 18:35:42 GMT -5
Looks grey to me. With what they have posted, they have a archery season. No mention of a crossbow season, yet they have a crossbow license. Why is it people still think crossbow is not archery equipment? Are they not? Has anyone seen the IDNR refer to the crossbow not being archery equipment? I haven't seen anything. I mean I use a crossbow now, and buy an archery tag. same as anyone that uses a crossbow in late archery. Not a seperate liscence now, why would it be this year? |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2012 18:40:28 GMT -5
If your not handicapped, you'll need a separate crossbow license to hunt with one.
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Post by 45smokepole on Jan 3, 2012 18:54:00 GMT -5
If your not handicapped, you'll need a separate crossbow license to hunt with one. This shouldn't be a problem then, right? As long as you hunt with just a crossbow, or just with a compound, longbow, or recurve. I have a handicap permit. so, i should be good. |
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Post by Woody Williams on Jan 3, 2012 19:02:34 GMT -5
What Timex brings up makes me wonder about the Urban Zone, still need a seperate license for that or will it be covered within the bundle license? Another good question... Maybe the DNR needs a FAQ webapge on these new licenses? |
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Post by Woody Williams on Jan 3, 2012 19:03:49 GMT -5
If your not handicapped, you'll need a separate crossbow license to hunt with one. I don't think "handicapped" apllies anymore... |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2012 19:11:19 GMT -5
So, if your handicapped, you just buy the crossbow license instead, meaning if you wanted to or could, you couldn't hunt with a conventional bow.
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Post by greghopper on Jan 3, 2012 19:18:26 GMT -5
What Timex brings up makes me wonder about the Urban Zone, still need a seperate license for that or will it be covered within the bundle license? Bundle lic. is for three Deer 1 antlered 2 antlerless.....Don't think it will include a Urban lic. unless it's "three Deer" any way you wanna use it!!! |
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Post by Woody Williams on Jan 3, 2012 19:32:40 GMT -5
So, if your handicapped, you just buy the crossbow license instead, meaning if you wanted to or could, you couldn't hunt with a conventional bow. Not without purchasing an archery license - is how I read it.. |
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