Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City family of programs forum

INDIANA – The Department of Natural Resources Community & Urban Forestry will host a forum for recipients of the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City family…

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Prescribed fire season in progress on the Hoosier National Forest

BEDFORD â€” The USDA Forest Service conducts seasonal prescribed burning in the Hoosier National Forest this spring.  Prescribed fire is used to maintain, restore, or improve…

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DNR: Youth reserved turkey hunt applications open March 18-28

INDIANA – Youth hunters may apply March 18-28 for reserved youth turkey hunts on DNR properties during the youth turkey hunting season. The 2024 youth…

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Record-breaking smallmouth bass pulled from Monroe Lake

BLOOMINGTON — An angler pulled a record-breaking smallmouth bass from Monroe Lake. Rex Remington pulled the eight-pound four-once bass from the lake on March 3….

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DNR biologists conduct cave surveys during bat hibernation

INDIANA – Did you know that some of Indiana’s bat species fly south for the winter while others hibernate? Department of Natural Resource biologists can…

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Antler shed hunting season is here

INDIANA – White-tailed deer provide more than just tasty venison and magnificent sights. They also help create a scavenger hunt for shed antlers every winter….

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Help Purdue scientists research chronic wasting disease management

INDIANA – Researchers at Purdue University are studying the willingness of hunters and nonhunters to help reduce the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in white-tailed deer….

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Love is in the nest: Barn owl breeding season begins

INDIANA – As March kicks off, barn owls search for a mate and a safe place to nest. The male barn owl will often scope…

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Indiana anglers invited to participate in 2024 Midwest Walleye Challenge

INDIANA – Indiana anglers are invited to participate in the 2024 Midwest Walleye Challenge, a virtual fishing tournament that offers the opportunity to win prizes…

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Exploring Indiana’s great outdoors

INDIANA – The latest guides to exploring Indiana’s great outdoors are available online and at a Department of Natural Resources property near you. The DNR’s…

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