Natural Resources
First free Fishing Day, May 2
UNDATED – Indiana’s first Free Fishing Day of the year is May 2. Indiana residents do not need a fishing license to cast a line…
Trout season for inland streams begins April 24
UNDATED – The opening day of trout season for inland streams is April 24 at 6 a.m. local time. Department of Natural Resources’ biologists is…
Trade-in an invasive pear tree for a free native tree
BEDFORD – Right now, across Lawrence County Bradford pears, and the other invasive pear trees used in landscaping are blooming and looking pretty. “Pretty awful!”…
Keep safety in mind during spring turkey season
UNDATED – As you take to the woods in search of spring wildflowers and tasty morel mushrooms, remember to check property rules. The spring turkey…
All visitors must sign in at Fish and Wildlife Areas starting today
UNDATED – A new property rule will go into effect later this summer requiring all visitors to fish & wildlife areas to sign in and…
Cicadas will appear soon
UNDATED – They will appear in the last part of May and during June. The male’s incessant cadence of high-pitched, shrill sounds will announce their…
One-day access permits needed at DNR Fish and Wildlife areas
UNDATED – Beginning April 1, Department of Natural Resources Fish & Wildlife area visitors must obtain a one-day access permit before entering the field, regardless…
Great American Outdoors Act funds local projects
BEDFORD – The Hoosier National Forest is pleased to announce that as part of the Great American Outdoors Act several local projects have been selected…
Turkey hunters have more equipment options this season
UNDATED – The Natural Resources Commission (NRC) gave final adoption to the changes listed below governing muzzleloaders for deer hunting, beaver trapping, and wild turkey hunting…
Division of Water Floodplain Mapping webpage updated
UNDATED– The Division of Water Floodplain Mapping has updated the Indiana Department of Natural Resources website. The November 2020 update of the Best Available Flood…