The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for reserved spring turkey hunts from Feb. 14 to March 14.

Hunters may apply online at on.in.gov/reservedhunt by clicking “Apply for a reserved hunt” and entering their customer ID. The online method is the only way to apply. Late entries will not be accepted.

Locally, Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge east of Seymour is holding reserved draws for April 27, 28, 29 and 30 and May 1 and 2. The refuge also is holding a youth draw for April 23 and 24.

Information about other reserved spring turkey hunts on state and federal properties is available at on.in.gov/reservedhunt.

Applicants must possess a valid hunting license for the species they wish to hunt. A valid spring turkey hunting license and game bird habitat stamp privilege, a comprehensive lifetime hunting license, comprehensive lifetime hunting and fishing license or a resident youth hunt/trap combo license is required to hunt or call in wild turkeys in the spring season. Nonhunting partners who plan to call in wild turkeys must be properly licensed.

The application process is consolidated into the online services website on.in.gov/inhuntfish along with licenses, CheckIN Game and HIP registration. You do not need to have an online account to apply, so there is no need to log in.

Even though there is no fee to apply, you must still add the registration to the cart, “Proceed to Checkout” and “Place Order” to complete the application process.

Hunters will be selected through a computerized random drawing. Draw results will be available within two weeks of the application closing. You can see draw results at on.in.gov/reservedhunt by clicking the “View hunt draw results” link. You also can check if you were drawn by logging into on.in.gov/inhuntfish, where you can see the full history of your past hunt registrations. An email will be sent to applicants when results are available.

Indiana Private Lands Access is offering limited turkey hunts on private property. Turkey hunt reserved draws will be for April 27 to May 1 and May 2 to 8. Information on that program is at bit.ly/3tO037F.

Youth hunters apply for private lands access draws for April 23 and 24. Youth hunt applicants must be 17 or younger to apply. Parents can enter the youth’s information into the system for them. Youth hunters must be accompanied by a nonhunting adult who is at least 18. There can only be one firearm or set of archery equipment in the field, and only the drawn hunter can harvest a turkey.

For all reserved hunts, only one application is allowed per license holder. Hunters can apply for only one of the above opportunities listed. No changes can be made once the application is submitted.