Natural Resources
Time to prepare for spring turkey hunting season
INDIANA– It’s time to grab your turkey license and game bird stamp and head out for the 2025 spring wild turkey hunting season. Spring Turkey…
Environmental group sues Indiana agency over coal ash wastewater permit
MARTINSVILLE – The Hoosier Environmental Council (HEC) has filed a lawsuit in Morgan County Court against the Indiana Office of Administrative Law Proceedings (OALP), challenging…
Spring brings baby animals: Indiana DNR urges public to observe, not intervene
INDIANA– As spring arrives, Indiana residents will likely encounter young wildlife. While the instinct to help may be strong, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources…
Indiana Natural Resources Foundation offers grants for K-12 state park field trips
INDIANA – Educators across Indiana have the opportunity to provide their K-12 students with enriching outdoor learning experiences through the Indiana Natural Resources Foundation’s (INRF)…
New operating hours for Forest Service Offices
BEDFORD – Hoosier National Forest offices in Bedford and Tell City will have new operating hours and days starting the week of March 30, 2025….
McCormick’s Creek State Park extends firewood collection period
SPENCER—McCormick’s Creek State Park has announced an extension to its downed tree removal program, allowing the public to collect firewood until May 2nd. The park…
Spring Awakening: Hoosiers advised on how to help resting bats – Leave them alone
INDIANA – As bats become more active this spring, Hoosiers may find them resting in unusual locations. The Indiana Nongame Wildlife Fund has enabled the…
Bobcat trapping season approved for 40 Southern Indiana counties
INDIANA – Indiana’s Natural Resources Commission has approved a bobcat trapping season in 40 southern Indiana counties, including Lawrence County, following the mandate of 2024…
Endangered crawfish frog recovery efforts expand across Indiana
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is intensifying efforts to recover the state-endangered crawfish frog, a species facing significant population declines. Biologists are…
Midwest Walleye Challenge returns April 1 – June 29
INDIANA – Anglers are invited to join the Midwest Walleye Challenge, a virtual fishing tournament from April 1 to June 29. This tournament allows anglers…












