Natural Resources
Protect your fish from late summer fish kills
INDIANA – Late summer is a difficult time for fish in your pond. Temperatures are peaking, and this can cause some biological changes in the…
DNR seeks feedback for fishing, hunting, trapping and other wild-life related regulations
INDIANA – The Department of Natural Resources wants to hear your ideas for fishing, hunting, trapping, and other fish and wildlife-related regulations in Indiana. Through…
DNR completes stocking of striped and hybrid striped bass
INDIANA – The Department of Natural Resources recently completed its annual stocking of striped bass and hybrid striped bass across several lakes in Indiana. DNR…
Learn to hunt trap and shoot
INDIANA – Indiana Department of Natural Resources’ hunting, trapping, and shooting education program offers instruction for those interested in learning more about these outdoor activities….
Natural Resources Commission approves new nature preserve
INDIANA – The Natural Resources Commission (NRC) approved the designation of Grand Prairie Nature Preserve in Lake County during its regularly scheduled meeting today at…
Reserved hunt applications are open
INDIANA – Applications for reserved dove, waterfowl, and deer hunts are being accepted and will close on August 9th. Applications for reserved gamebird area hunts…
New interactive map available for anglers
INDIANA – Anglers can find fish habitat structure locations and more on DNR’s new interactive reservoir habitat map. Habitat structures, such as bundles of Christmas…
Fireworks illegal on Hoosier National Forest property
BEDFORD- As we head into the Independence Day holiday weekend, U.S.D.A. Forest Service staff want to remind visitors that the use and possession of fireworks…
State confirms the number of dead songbirds soaring, disease reaches Lawrence County
INDIANA – The state now confirms the number of counties with dead songbirds has more than doubled since Friday. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources…
Black bear sighting confirmed in Vanderburg County
VANDERBURG CO. – DNR biologists have confirmed a black bear sighting that occurred in northeast Vanderburgh County before sunrise Sunday morning. The closest town to…