IN HB1194

Establishes licensing requirements for hunting preserves where farm-raised cervidae (deer, elk, moose, reindeer, caribou) and game birds may be hunted, with initial and annual license fees of $250

Requires hunting preserves for cervidae to contain at least 200 acres (for new preserves after December 31, 2012), be enclosed by fencing at least 8 feet high, and pass inspections by the Department of Natural Resources and Indiana Board of Animal Health

Exempts hunters on licensed hunting preserves from needing a hunting license and from bag limits, though hunters must purchase transportation tags ($50 per buck, $25 per doe) to be affixed to harvested cervidae

Permits hunting on preserves from August 15 through April 15, between one-half hour before sunrise and one-half hour after sunset, and prohibits computer-assisted remote hunting

Excludes farm-raised cervidae and game birds on licensed hunting preserves from county liability provisions that require counties to compensate owners for animals killed or maimed by dogs