Game Breeder
Indiana Game Breeder
Permit 2026
Requirements and fees for raising and selling captive game animals in Indiana. Indiana issues Game Breeder permits for propagating native wildlife for sale, stocking, or personal use.
Record Keeping
Annual Renewal
2026 Permit Quick Facts
Verified 2026
Annual Fee
$25.00
Per year, per permit
Facility Inspection
Not Required
Initial & periodic
Record Keeping
Required
Inventory & transactions
Agency
Indiana Dept. of Nat...
Permit issuer
Covered Species
Game Species Covered in Indiana
Game birds, white-tailed deer, wild turkey, furbearers
Step-by-Step
How to Apply for a Game Breeder Permit in Indiana
1
Review Requirements
Contact Indiana Dept. of Natural Resources to get the current application packet. Review species-specific requirements, especially for deer and elk which have additional disease testing requirements.
2
Submit Application & Fee
Submit your completed application to Indiana Dept. of Natural Resources.
Annual permit fee: $25.00. Include all required documentation (property ownership or lease, facility plan, intended species list).
3
Maintain Required Records
Keep detailed records of all animals in your possession: births, deaths, purchases, and sales. Annual reports are typically required. Records must be available for inspection at any time by wildlife officers.
Permit Classes
Indiana Permit Structure
Basic game breeder permit covers most species; Class III for higher-risk species
Requirements
Indiana Game Breeder Requirements
IN DNR permit, annual inventory reports, disease testing where required.
Source: Indiana Dept. of Natural Resources (www.in.gov).
Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current permit requirements and fees directly with Indiana Dept. of Natural Resources.