Natural Resources
National Public Lands Day is Sept. 28
(UNDATED) – National Public Lands Day is September 28. This is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands. Celebrate by helping a DNR…
Amanda Wuestefeld Named Director of DNR Fish & Wildlife
(INDIANAPOLIS) – Amanda Wuestefeld, who has worked full-time in the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife for more than 25 years, was promoted to division…
Spice Valley Public Access Site Closed Until Sept. 5
(WILLIAMS) – The Spice Valley public access site near Williams will be temporarily closed for paving operation until Sept. 5, according to the Department of…
Squirrel Season Runs Through Jan. 31
(UNDATED) – Gray and fox squirrel hunting season is underway and runs through Jan. 31, 2020. Remember to purchase your hunting license. Hunter orange clothing…
Patoka Lake Dove Hunt Drawing Sept. 1
(PATOKA LAKE) – Patoka Lake is hosting two in-person drawings for controlled dove hunts and a non-draw hunt opportunity, all on Sept. 1. Both drawings…
Hoosier National Forest Partners with American Forests for Oak Regeneration
(BEDFORD) – The Hoosier National Forest conducted a 700 acre prescribed fire in Perry County, dubbed the Jeffries Burn, in April 2019. Prescribed fire is…
Division of Water Floodplain Mapping Webpage Update on Indiana Department of Natural Resources Website
(UNDATED) – The August 2019 update of the Best Available Flood data has been completed, according to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Data has…
Indiana Urban Forest Symposium – Learn, Share and Grow Community Forests
(MORGAN MONROE STATE FOREST) – The state of urban forestry is constantly changing. To help you with the new challenges, new innovations, and new faces,…
DNR to Host Two September Fly-Fishing Workshops
(UNDATED) – The Department of Natural Resources is offering two chances for you to learn to fly fish with two September workshops, both led by…
Large Timber Rattlesnakes Removed from Seymour Man’s Garage
(JACKSON CO.) – A Jackson County man called for help after he found a large Timber rattlesnake in his garage. Indiana Department of Natural Resources…
