Natural Resources

BEDFORD – The Hoosier National Forest is pleased to announce that as part of the Great American Outdoors Act several local projects have been selected…

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…

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…

UNDATED – Although barn owls can nest during any month of the year, most eggs are laid in March and April. Indiana Department of Natural…

Anglers can find plenty of opportunities to catch sauger and walleye during early spring migrations along the upper stretches of the Tippecanoe River. Shoreline anglers…

UNDATED – Chilly shallows are beginning to warm, thanks to higher temperatures and more daylight hours. Take advantage of the warmer weather by targeting crappie…

UNDATED – Youth hunters may apply for reserved turkey hunts during the special youth wild turkey hunting season on DNR properties from March 15-26. Hunts…

UNDATED – Remember, 2020-21 hunting and fishing licenses expire March 31. You can purchase your annual hunting or fishing licenses for 2021-22 now. Spending time outdoors is…

UNDATED – Spring is fast approaching, and soon young wildlife will be noticeable statewide. If you find young wildlife, remember: Adult animals rarely abandon their…

BEDFORD – The U.S. Forest Service has begun to conduct seasonal prescribed burns to maintain, restore or improve early successional habitat, maintain wetlands, restore unique…