Natural Resources
DNR stocked 5,228 trout this fall
INDIANA – The Department of Natural Resources stocked 5,228 rainbow trout in five different lakes and streams across Indiana this month. Curtis Creek Trout Rearing…
DNR to stock 67,000 catfish at 130 public fishing sites in Indiana
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources will stock more than 130 public fishing sites across Indiana with approximately 67,000 channel catfish. District fisheries…
Governor Holcomb appoints Will Ditzler to lead Wetlands Task Force
INDIANA – Gov. Eric Holcomb has appointed Will Ditzler to lead the important Wetlands Task Force that was part of Senate Enrolled Act 389 passed during the 2021 General…
Proposed changes to recreation fees at Hoosier National National Forest
BEDFORD –The Hoosier National Forest is proposing to charge new and increased fees at seven developed campgrounds and invites the public to comment on the proposal. Improvements…
Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife want your feedback on fish and wildlife regulations
INDIANA – The Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife wants to hear your ideas on fishing, hunting, trapping, and other fish and wildlife-related regulations…
Reserve a spot for put-and-take pheasant hunts
INDIANA – Hunters can now purchase a reservation for put-and-take pheasant hunts online. Put-and-take hunts are no longer available on a first-come, first-served basis at Fish…
National Public Lands Day and National Hunting & Fishing Day is Saturday, Sept. 25
INDIANA – National Public Lands Day is Saturday, Sept. 25. Hoosiers can celebrate by supporting their favorite DNR property by doing volunteer work or simply visiting. National…
CHAP announces 2021 successful grant applicants
INDIANA – Eight applicants are approved for funding from the Community Hunting Access Program (CHAP), which creates deer hunting opportunities at nine different locations. CHAP…
How to keep your backyard birds healthy
INDIANA – The Department of Natural Resources recently updated its recommendations related to the bird disease outbreak. Based on the data received from reports submitted…
Free youth hunting dates announced
INDIANA – In Indiana, youth hunters have a number of opportunities to help them get outdoors. One of those perks is free youth hunting dates….