Department of natural resources
Tree Campus Jumpstart Stipends available now, apply here
INDIANA – The Arbor Day Foundation announced a new round of applications for Tree Campus Jumpstart Stipends. This funding opportunity provides stipends of up to $5,000 to…
Keep wildlife wild this Spring
INDIANA – As the snow melts, we’ll start seeing signs of new life. While it’s tempting to interact with cute, cuddly critters, it’s best if…
Indiana DNR urges hunters and anglers to renew licenses for 2026 season
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding outdoor enthusiasts that fishing and hunting licenses for the 2025-26 season will expire at…
Indiana DNR seeking applicants for Urban Forestry Specialist position
INDIANA – The Community & Urban Forestry (CUF) Program at the Indiana Department of Natural Resources is currently seeking interested applicants for the Urban Forestry…
Raylee Blackwell designs Spring Mill Trail Challenge logo
MITCHELL – Spring is around the corner, and it’s time to get started on the Spring Mill Trail Challenge. Trail Challenge stickers and shirts are…
Friends of Spring Mill invite public to Annual Meeting
MITCHELLÂ – The Friends of Spring Mill State Park are hosting their annual meeting in the Oak Room of the Spring Mill Inn on Monday, March…
North Judson man dies in hunting incident
FULTON COUNTY – Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a fatal hunting incident that occurred Saturday night in Fulton County. Just before 10:30 p.m., emergency personnel…
Birdseye woman arrested after unlawfully snagging paddlefish on Patoka Lake
PATOKA LAKE – Indiana Conservation Officers have arrested a Birdseye woman after investigating a complaint of someone illegally taking paddlefish. On Monday, February 16, at…
Indiana DNR files first prosecution in illegal drone scouting case
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is prosecuting its first-ever case involving the illegal use of drones for hunting, less than two…
Long-term restoration: Sullivan Lake dredging project moves into phase two
SULLIVAN — A multi-year effort to revitalize one of Sullivan County’s most vital natural and economic assets is officially in motion. Following the successful completion…












