Natural Resources
Hoosier National Forest implements new firewood restrictions
BEDFORD – Effective immediately, the Hoosier National Forest will implement revised restrictions on firewood use on all National Forest System lands in Indiana. There are more…
Spring turkey season ends Sunday
UNDATED – There’s still time to grab a gobbler during the 2021 spring wild turkey season. Check out the Department of Natural Resources Where to Hunt…
NFIP and floodplain manager basics
UNDATED – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water will be discussing the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and Floodplain Manager Basics during…
DNR needs volunteer paddlers to collect wildlife data
UNDATED – Indiana paddlers have an opportunity to observe wildlife while enjoying Indiana’s water resources. The Department of Revenue would like more information about the…
Parasites, poor health, bad weather cause deer deaths
KENTLAND – Dozens of deer found dead this winter in northwest Indiana may have died from a combination of parasites, poor health, and cold, snowy…
What to do when you encounter injured wildlife
UNDATED – As Hoosiers venture outdoors to enjoy the warm weather, people will encounter more wildlife. This also increases the likelihood you will come across…
Bedford to celebrate 29 years as a Tree City USA
BEDFORD – This Friday, Bedford City Tree Board and Parks Department will be celebrating Arbor Day at Wilson Park at 11:00 a.m. This will mark…
Get your fishing poles ready
UNDATED – Stream trout season is now open. Department of Natural Resource staff have been busy stocking more than 23,000 rainbow trout in preparation for…
Indiana Conservation Partnership and Hoosier landowners set new record for conservation practices
INDIANA – In recognition of Earth Day, the Indiana Conservation Partnership (ICP) announced its 2020 soil health and water quality accomplishments. The ICP works with Hoosier landowners…
DNR awarded grants to improve waterways in Indiana
UNDATED – The Department of Natural Resources recently awarded $499,970 in grants through the Division of Fish & Wildlife’s Lake and River Enhancement (LARE) program…