in-20260729-IR-312260201GAA: Governor's Approval for provisional and interim rules — 312 IAC (LSA #260201)
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Under IC 4-22-2-37.1, the Governor has given the Natural Resources Commission, in coordination with the Department of Natural Resources, approval to publish a Provisional Rule concerning antlerless deer limits during the 2026-2027 deer hunting season. Pursuant to the provisions of IC 4-22-2-37.1, the Governor has reviewed the proposed provisional rule that temporarily add language allowing for the reduction in antlerless deer quotas in Bartholomew, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Martin, Porter, Scott, and Switzerland counties and remove the deer reduction zone in Porter County, which you recently submitted. The Governor hereby finds, pursuant to IC 4-22-2-37.1(b)(6), that the proposed interim rule is necessary in order to avoid imminent and substantial peril to wildlife before final rules can take effect. DNR may proceed with the provisional rule proposed in its submission.
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TITLE 312 NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION Governor's Approval LSA Document #26-201 Under IC 4-22-2-37.1, the Governor has given the Natural Resources Commission, in coordination with the Department of Natural Resources, approval to publish a Provisional Rule concerning antlerless deer limits during the 2026-2027 deer hunting season. Letter of Governor's Approval dated June 9, 2026: Lisa Anderson Staff Attorney Indiana Department of Natural Resources 402 West Washington Street, W261 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Dear Ms. Anderson: Pursuant to the provisions of IC 4-22-2-37.1, the Governor has reviewed the proposed provisional rule that temporarily add language allowing for the reduction in antlerless deer quotas in Bartholomew, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Martin, Porter, Scott, and Switzerland counties and remove the deer reduction zone in Porter County, which you recently submitted. The Governor hereby finds, pursuant to IC 4-22-2-37.1(b)(6), that the proposed interim rule is necessary in order to avoid imminent and substantial peril to wildlife before final rules can take effect. DNR may proceed with the provisional rule proposed in its submission. Sincerely, Patrick Price General Counsel
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- Full text (state register) · July 29, 2026
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