Natural Resources
Cicadas will appear soon
UNDATED – They will appear in the last part of May and during June. The male’s incessant cadence of high-pitched, shrill sounds will announce their…
One-day access permits needed at DNR Fish and Wildlife areas
UNDATED – Beginning April 1, Department of Natural Resources Fish & Wildlife area visitors must obtain a one-day access permit before entering the field, regardless…
Great American Outdoors Act funds local projects
BEDFORD – The Hoosier National Forest is pleased to announce that as part of the Great American Outdoors Act several local projects have been selected…
Turkey hunters have more equipment options this season
UNDATED – The Natural Resources Commission (NRC) gave final adoption to the changes listed below governing muzzleloaders for deer hunting, beaver trapping, and wild turkey hunting…
Division of Water Floodplain Mapping webpage updated
UNDATED– The Division of Water Floodplain Mapping has updated the Indiana Department of Natural Resources website. The November 2020 update of the Best Available Flood…
Barn owl nesting season has begun
UNDATED – Although barn owls can nest during any month of the year, most eggs are laid in March and April. Indiana Department of Natural…
Spring spawning begins for sauger and walleye
Anglers can find plenty of opportunities to catch sauger and walleye during early spring migrations along the upper stretches of the Tippecanoe River. Shoreline anglers…
Warmer temperatures kick off crappie craze
UNDATED – Chilly shallows are beginning to warm, thanks to higher temperatures and more daylight hours. Take advantage of the warmer weather by targeting crappie…
Sign up for youth turkey hunts, March 15-26
UNDATED – Youth hunters may apply for reserved turkey hunts during the special youth wild turkey hunting season on DNR properties from March 15-26. Hunts…
Renew your hunting and fishing license
UNDATED – Remember, 2020-21 hunting and fishing licenses expire March 31. You can purchase your annual hunting or fishing licenses for 2021-22 now. Spending time outdoors is…