Natural Resources

Spring Awakening: Hoosiers advised on how to help resting bats – Leave them alone

INDIANA – As bats become more active this spring, Hoosiers may find them resting in unusual locations. The Indiana Nongame Wildlife Fund has enabled the…

Bobcat trapping season approved for 40 Southern Indiana counties

INDIANA – Indiana’s Natural Resources Commission has approved a bobcat trapping season in 40 southern Indiana counties, including Lawrence County, following the mandate of 2024…

Endangered crawfish frog recovery efforts expand across Indiana

INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is intensifying efforts to recover the state-endangered crawfish frog, a species facing significant population declines. Biologists are…

Midwest Walleye Challenge returns April 1 – June 29

INDIANA – Anglers are invited to join the Midwest Walleye Challenge, a virtual fishing tournament from April 1 to June 29. This tournament allows anglers…

Bird Flu confirmed in Bartholomew County, spreading across Indiana

INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Bartholomew County following the discovery…

Spring Turkey Hunters: Secure your spot with Reserved Hunt Applications open

INDIANA– The gobble of spring is on the horizon, and Indiana’s turkey hunters are gearing up for the season. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources…

Beat the Rush: Renew your Indiana fishing license now for seamless season transition

INDIANA – Anglers, don’t let the big one get away! With the current fishing license season closing on March 31, the Indiana Department of Natural…

Injured hunter airlifted from Brookville Lake

FRANKLIN CO. – Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a Monday night incident that resulted in an injured Ohio man being flown to the University of…

Chronic Wasting Disease detected in second Indiana deer

POSEY CO.– The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed a second case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Indiana. The affected animal was…

Over $1.3 million awarded to Indiana soil conservation districts and organizations

INDIANA – The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) and the Indiana State Soil Conservation Board(SSCB) announced today that 16 soil and water conservation districts and one organization…