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Tippecanoe River State Park to Be Closed to Allow Hunting Operation
Over a dozen state parks in Indiana will be temporarily closing their gates to visitors in November to allow hunters to take out deer threatening native plant life. Every year, state wildlife...
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Man Fishing at Bass Lake Cited
A Culver man was cited for violations by a Indiana Conservation Officer. William D. Corey III, 55, was bank fishing at Bass Lake when a conservation officer checked his catch for the day. The officer...
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DNR Cautions Against “Rescuing” Wild Animals
DNR officials caution well-meaning citizens not to “rescue” seemingly helpless, abandoned baby wild animals they find while enjoying the outdoors. A wildlife information specialist with the DNR...
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May 18 and June 1-2 are Free Fishing Days
Grab your fishing poles and tackle; Free Fishing Day is coming up in Indiana, giving anglers the perfect opportunity to get out to the water and cast out their lines. Free Fishing Day on May 18 is...
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DNR Pleased With Bruce Lake Muskie Population
State fisheries biologists are pleased with the muskie population at Bruce Lake. The DNR has stocked muskies annually at the lake since 2000 and periodically monitors their numbers. A week-long...
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Free Fishing Days This Weekend
Get your tackle box and pole and get ready to head out on the water – Free Fishing Day is coming up this weekend, giving anglers the perfect opportunity to get out to the water and cast out their...
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DNR Names Officer of the Year
Employees with the Department of Natural Resources were recently honored with annual awards. Jeffrey Richwine, a conservation officer with the District 10 office, was selected as officer of the year...
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Hunting Accident Spurs Hunting Safety Reminders
A hunting accident under investigation in Newton County this week has prompted Indiana conservation officers to remind hunters to stay safe while hunting, particularly when perched in an elevated tree...
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DNR Considers Rule Change to Allow River Otter Trapping
River otters are thriving a little too well in Indiana nearly 20 years after their successful reintroduction into the state. Last year biologists with the division of fish and wildlife received 86...
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DNR Approves Grants to Eradicate Invasive Aquatic Vegetation
The Department of Natural Resources has issued grant money to local counties to fight invasive aquatic vegetation. Lake and River Enhancement program grants from the DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife...
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Take Action! Don’t Let Mosquitoes Bug You This Summer
According to the Department of Natural Resources health officials report that the West Nile Virus is not only present in Indiana, but is actually widespread. The virus was first identified within the...
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DNR Makes Some Changes to Campground Fees
Due to the increase in campground operating costs, the Department of Natural Resources Division of Fish and Wildlife must raise their campground fees. The increase in fees will allow operations and...
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Looking for S’More Summer Fun?
If you’re not already following the DNR Division of State Parks on Twitter or Facebook, you may want to as soon as possible. By doing so you can participate in the sweet ‘S’mores in the Outdoors...
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Record Amount of Rainfall Leads to Boating Restrictions
The Department of Natural Resources had to restrict motorboat traffic from certain public freshwater lakes in Northern Indian due to the abundance of summer storms. The DNR created a web page with...
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More Than 1600 Hoosier Students Benefit from Field Trip Grant Program
Thanks to the Discovering the Outdoors Field Trip Grant Program, students at 22 Indiana schools will learn about nature by visiting Indiana state parks and reservoirs this school year. The grants are...
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Starke County Surveyor Thanks Local Farmers For Stepping Up to Help Out With...
According to Starke County Surveyor Bill Crase, four breached levees in the Starke County and La Porte County areas have recently been fixed, while work on one site is being postponed due to the...
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Reserved Turkey Hunt Permits Now Available
ild Tom Turkey in Brown County; photo source: IDNR Starting today and running through March 22nd, hunters have the ability to apply for a reserved turkey hunt by visiting Hunting.IN.gov. To apply,...
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Prairie Trails Club Awarded Over $390,000 for Extension of Erie Trail
Funding has been secured to extend the Erie Trail by a little over 2 miles. The Prairie Trails Club was awarded a grant totaling $390,750 through the Department of Natural Resources’ Next Level Trails...
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Nearby Fire Departments Benefit from DNR Division of Forestry VFA Grants
Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grants totaling more than $297,000 were recently distributed to 71 rural and volunteer fire departments around Indiana. Department of Natural Resources Director Cameron...
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Culver Town Council Updated on Proposed East Shore Conservancy District
Progress in creating an East Shore Conservancy District in Culver is moving along. Culver Town Attorney Jim Clevenger said East Shore Corporation representatives are expected to speak at a Department...
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