Natural Resources
Hoosier National Forest begins fall prescribed fires across 5,000 acres
BEDFORD — Officials with the Hoosier National Forest have announced plans to begin seasonal prescribed fire operations this fall, pending required environmental and safety approvals….
Hoosier National Forest and partners seek public input on Sigler Creek Collaborative Woodlands and Wildlife Project
SIGLER CREEK WOODLAND — The Hoosier National Forest, alongside regional conservation partners, is inviting public feedback on a new proposal designed to improve forest health…
Free ‘Learn-N-Burn’ Prescribed Fire Workshop set for October 8 in Bloomington
BLOOMINGTON — Local landowners and natural resource enthusiasts can gain practical, hands-on experience in land management during a free “Learn-N-Burn” workshop scheduled for Thursday, Oct….
Indiana celebrates outdoor heritage with free fishing, educational workshops, and public lands events
INDIANA — Outdoor enthusiasts across Indiana are heading into the woods, onto waterways, and out to state properties today as Indiana marks a dual celebration…
Governor Braun announces plan for new, larger campground at McCormick’s Creek State Park
SPENCER – Governor Mike Braun and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources today released plans for the new campground at McCormick’s Creek State Park, which will…
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…












