Rachel Woodworth Of DNR Division Of Fish & Wildlife Honored With 2020 Joe Wright Award

(UNDATED) – The Environmental Education Association of Indiana (EEAI) recently presented the 2020 Joe Wright Award to Rachel Woodworth of the Indiana DNR Division of…

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Emerald Ash Borer Puts Trees On Path To Functional Extinction

(WEST LAFAYETTE) – Since the emerald ash borer’s introduction to the United States at the beginning of the 21st century, forest ecologists and government officials…

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17 State Parks Scheduled For Deer Management Hunts

(UNDATED) – Select Indiana state parks will close for four days in the coming weeks to allow for controlled deer management including Brown County, McCormick’s…

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New Deer Biologist Joins DNR

(BLOOMINGTON) – Moriah Boggess joined Indiana DNR as the new statewide deer biologist.  A native of North Carolina, Moriah received his bachelor’s degree from North…

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Check In Your Deer, Wild Turkey Or River Otter

(UNDATED) – The Indiana CheckIN Game system allows hunters and trappers to check in their harvested game from any device connected to the internet. Hunters will receive…

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Reminder – Deer Firearm Season Begins Nov. 14

(UNDATED) – The deer firearms season is from Nov. 14-29. Officials remind hunters the deer firearms license allows a hunter to take only one buck….

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Hoosier National Forest To Temporarily Close Section Of Forest For Maintenance

(BEDFORD) – For public safety during maintenance activities on October 22 and 23, the USDA Forest Service will temporarily close all National Forest System land…

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2020 Community & Urban Forestry Assistance Grant Application Now Open

(INDIANAPOLIS) – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Community and Urban Forestry (CUF) Program, with funding provided by the United States Department of Agriculture Forest…

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DNR Law Enforcement Welcomes Eight New Conservation Officers

(UNDATED) – The Department of Natural Resources Division of Law Enforcement added eight new Indiana Conservation Officers during graduation ceremonies Thursday at the Indiana Government…

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Dan Bortner Named Director Of The DNR

(BEDFORD) – Governor Eric . Holcomb has selected Dan Bortner to serve as the director of the Department of Natural Resources. “Dan’s longtime experience and…

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