Natural Resources

INDIANA – In July, the Department of Natural Resources will begin banding mourning doves across the state. This important research effort helps estimate Indiana’s dove…

INDIANA – By early 2025, those purchasing an Indiana hunting, trapping, fishing, or combo license will have the option to purchase their license (for a…

INDIANA – Every May, wild turkey chicks (poults) begin to hatch in Indiana, and the Department of Natural Resources needs your help counting turkey broods…

PAOLI – The Central Indiana Land Trust Inc. has purchased 80 acres in Orange County that will be added to the Hoosier National Forest. The property,…

BLOOMINGTON— After a year of planning, Bloomington Parks and Recreation has collaborated with the DNR to plan, fund, obtain permits, and install fish habitat structures…

INDIANA – Celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week June 1-9 with a fishing trip. What better way to celebrate than taking your family, friends, and…

INDIANA – The Department of Natural Resources will open public swimming pools in Indiana State Parks on Memorial Day weekend. The McCormick’s Creek State Park…

INDIANA – The Department of Natural Resources asks residents to report a Spotted Lanternfly if they see it. DNR has confirmed the invasive insect has…

INDIANA – The Department of Natural Resources has announced the 2024-25 Migratory Bird Hunting Season dates. The dates are broken into three segments, with the…

INDIANA— If you’re looking for an excuse to launch your kayak, the Department of Natural Resources has you covered—volunteer with the Paddlecraft Wildlife Index. The…