INDIANA – The Department of Natural Resources needs your help catching those who try to harm our wildlife, fish, and water resources.
When you witness something illegal, call 1-800-TIP-IDNR (800-847-4367) or visit the Turn in a Poacher and Polluter webpage to file a complaint.
Turn in a Poacher, Inc. (TIP) is a non-profit conservation organization that protects our fish and wildlife resources by increasing public support and involvement in bringing violators to justice.
A poacher is a thief who illegally steals wildlife that belongs to each Indiana citizen. Indiana DNR manages wildlife for everyone. Every person can help TIP support DNR’s efforts by reporting potential violations. This will help conserve wildlife for future generations.
Call TIP if you see, hear, or learn about a poacher or another fish and wildlife violation. If your “TIP” leads to an arrest, you may receive as much as a $500 reward, and you can remain anonymous.
Conservation officers depend on your help to apprehend poachers who illegally take deer, turkey, small game, and endangered species.
TIPS received:
- 2022 – 572
- 2021 – 317
- 2020 – 381
- 2019 – 228
- 2018 – 327
- 2017 – 535
- 2016 – 246
- 2015 – 345
- 2014 – 522
TIP supports the efforts of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and the Department of Natural Resources to protect air, land, and water quality. You can help by submitting a pollution complaint to IDEM. Or you can call the TIP line, and the complaint will be passed along on your behalf.
