Natural Resources
DNR awarded grants to improve waterways in Indiana
UNDATED – The Department of Natural Resources recently awarded $499,970 in grants through the Division of Fish & Wildlife’s Lake and River Enhancement (LARE) program…
April designated National Native Plant Month
BEDFORD – On March 25, Senate Resolution 109 was passed, which designated April of 2021 the first National Native Plant Month. The resolution recognizes “the…
Sections of Hoosier National Forest temporarily closed for improvements
BEDFORD – The USDA Forest Service has two maintenance projects planned for the week of April 18 that involve temporary closures. Trail building materials will be…
Bats are awake and on the move
UNDATED – Hoosiers may soon notice furry flying mammals roosting in their eaves and circling neighborhood lampposts. Some species of bats are waking up after…
Open access for spring turkey hunters
UNDATED – Hunters looking to chase gobblers on public land this spring can find plenty of opportunity in Indiana’s forests. All 15 state forest properties…
First free Fishing Day, May 2
UNDATED – Indiana’s first Free Fishing Day of the year is May 2. Indiana residents do not need a fishing license to cast a line…
Trout season for inland streams begins April 24
UNDATED – The opening day of trout season for inland streams is April 24 at 6 a.m. local time. Department of Natural Resources’ biologists is…
Trade-in an invasive pear tree for a free native tree
BEDFORD – Right now, across Lawrence County Bradford pears, and the other invasive pear trees used in landscaping are blooming and looking pretty. “Pretty awful!”…
Keep safety in mind during spring turkey season
UNDATED – As you take to the woods in search of spring wildflowers and tasty morel mushrooms, remember to check property rules. The spring turkey…
All visitors must sign in at Fish and Wildlife Areas starting today
UNDATED – A new property rule will go into effect later this summer requiring all visitors to fish & wildlife areas to sign in and…
