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Indiana announces expanded 2026-2027 bobcat season rules with higher quota
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced key rule updates for the upcoming 2026/2027 bobcat season, expanding harvest opportunities to include…
Scott County Visitors Commission donates $49,000 for Hardy Lake fish habitat enhancement
SCOTTSBURG — The Scott County Visitors Commission has donated $49,000 to fund fish habitat improvements at Hardy Lake, partnering with state wildlife officials to enhance…
Leave Your Leaves: Skipping fall cleanup benefits local wildlife and soil health
INDIANA – As fall leaf cleanup approaches, conservationists are encouraging homeowners to do less yard work to help the environment. Leaving fallen leaves in place…
Indiana DNR launches fall fish stocking across nearly 150 waterbodies
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has kicked off its statewide fall fish stocking program, placing fish in nearly 150 waterbodies through…
Indiana Deer and Fall Turkey Archery Seasons Opens Today
INDIANA — Autumn has arrived, and state wildlife officials are encouraging both veteran hunters and newcomers to head into the woods as Indiana’s fall archery…
Gray smudges on Indiana trees need scraping before winter
INDIANA – Homeowners across the state should keep an eye out for an unwelcome seasonal visitor: gray, mud-like smudges on tree trunks, fences, and outdoor…
Indiana DNR hosting free educational webinar ahead of 2026 Deer Firearms Season
INDIANA — As white-tailed deer hunting activity ramps up across Indiana, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Fish & Wildlife is offering…
Indiana DNR opens recruitment for new Community and Urban Forestry Program Director
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Forestry is actively seeking a new Program Director to lead its Community and Urban…
Indiana DNR fisheries biologists use “aging structures” to monitor state fish health
INDIANA — As water temperatures cool across the state, fisheries biologists with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) shift their focus to essential lab…
BioBlitz at Harmonie State Park yields rare and historic wildlife discoveries
HARMONIE STATE PARK — An annual gathering of scientists and nature enthusiasts has yielded two major ecological breakthroughs in southern Indiana, including the discovery of…
