State Park Properties to Close for Deer Hunts

(MITCHELL) – Select Indiana State Park properties will close temporarily for controlled deer management hunts including Spring Mill State Park in Mitchell and Cave River…

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Deer Firearms Season Begins Saturday

(UNDATED) – Deer firearms season begins Saturday and runs to Dec. 1. The deer firearms license allows one deer to be taken with that license, and…

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Test Your Deer for Chronic Wasting Disease

(UNDATED) – Indiana DNR is conducting targeted chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance in northwest and northeast Indiana during the 2019-20 deer hunting season.  Hunters may…

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Hoosier National Forest and Eastern Region Announce Record Year

(BEDFORD) – The USDA Forest Service’s Eastern Region has reduced the buildup of hazardous fuels on over 237,000 acres of forest lands this season, making…

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See Hellbenders at O’Bannon Woods State Park Nature Center

(CORYDON) – Two live examples of North America’s largest salamander, the Eastern hellbender, is now on public exhibit at O’Bannon Woods State Park. The exhibit…

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Prescribed Burn to Improve Wildlife Habitat, Plant Diversity at Griffy Lake Nature Preserve

(BLOOMINGTON) – Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department natural resource managers are planning a 7.7-acre burn on the north shore of Griffy Lake, west of Headley…

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Arbor Day Foundation Looking for Nominations for Awards

(UNDATED) – Do you know individuals, organizations, or communities going above and beyond in tree planting and environmental practices? The Arbor Day Foundation is seeking…

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DNR Water Floodplain Mapping Updated

(UNDATED) – The Department of Natural Resources Division of Water Floodplain Mapping is updated on the DNR website. The October 2019 update of the Best…

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Mushroom Expert to Lead Public Programs at Hoosier National Forest

(PERRY CO.) – If you love morels or other mushrooms, this is your chance to learn more from an expert. A native Hoosier, Chris Matherly…

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Deer Disease and Best Practices for Harvested Wildlife

(UNDATED) – During deer season, DNR encourages hunters to stay informed about deer disease and best practices for handling any carcass or other raw meat….

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