Natural Resources
Hoosiers gear up for 2026-2027 deer hunting season as licensing and reserved hunt draws open
INDIANA — With crisp autumn air around the corner, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging hunters to finalize their preparations for the…
Indiana DNR urges landowners to skip fall mowing to protect native plants and wildlife
INDIANA — Environmental officials are advising Indiana landowners to hold off on mowing grassland areas during August and September, noting that late-summer cutting can harm…
Indiana DNR urges public to report suspected deer virus outbreaks as epizootic hemorrhagic disease season arrives
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking residents to help track epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD), a potentially fatal viral illness affecting…
DNR invites Hoosiers to celebrate National Public Lands Day on September 26
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is inviting outdoor enthusiasts across the state to get active and celebrate National Public Lands Day…
Public comment period open for Tower Ridge Road proposal
BEDFORD — The Forest Service proposes converting a three-mile section of Tower Ridge Road in Monroe County into a section of the Grubb Ridge Trail…
Seasonal cave closure protects local wildlife across the Hoosier Nationl Forest
BEDFORD — The Forest Service has expanded seasonal cave closures across the Hoosier National Forest to better protect vulnerable bat species during their most critical…
Indiana State Parks to absorbing over 1,400 acres of Northern Indiana forestland
INDIANA— The Indiana State Parks system is set for a massive expansion in the northern part of the state. Governor Mike Braun and the Indiana…
Public sightings help biologists uncover rare Kirtland’s Snakes at four restored Greene County sites
LINTON — A grassroots effort by local citizens has led to a breakthrough for wildlife conservation in southwestern Indiana. Following an influx of rare reptile…
DNR announces 2026 Arbor Day Poster Contest winners
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Forestry has officially announced the state-level winners for its annual statewide Arbor Day Poster…
DNR calls on Hoosiers to report armadillo sightings as range expands north
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking residents to keep their eyes on the ground and report any local sightings of…
