Natural Resources
Indiana deer season opens Saturday: What you need to know before heading out
INDIANA — The wait is over — deer hunting season begins this Saturday, November 16, as Indiana’s firearm season officially opens. Hunters are reminded to…
Log your wildlife encounters for research
INDIANA—The Department of Natural Resources and Purdue University are seeking volunteers to track wildlife sightings around their homes for a study. Each chosen volunteer will…
DNR is seeking the public opinion on forestry strategic plan
INDIANA—The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) plan for the strategic direction of the DNR Division of Forestry is now available for public comment. “Science-based,…
DNR properties scheduled for deer management hunts
INDIANA—The Department of Natural Resources will close the following properties for four days in the coming weeks to allow for controlled deer management hunts. The…
Join DNR for #OptOutsideIN2024
INDIANA – Plan to celebrate the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 29, this year by visiting a Department of Natural Resource property. All DNR properties…
Hoosier National Forest staff work to improve Indiana Wetlands
BEDFORD— Staff at the Hoosier National Forest recently monitored and adjusted water levels at the Otter Creek Riparian Restoration area in Crawford County. The work…
Are you prepared for firearm deer hunting season
INDIANA – Preparing for deer hunting. Make sure to bring and wear your blaze orange item of clothing, your firearm or bow, and a print…
DNR set to stock 157 locations with Channel Catfish this fall
FARMERSBURG — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is set to enhance fishing opportunities across the state by stocking 157 locations with approximately 51,000 channel…
See Indiana’s sandhill crane fall migration
JASPER-PULASKI– Each fall, the Jasper-Pulaski Fish & Wildlife Area (FWA) becomes a vibrant hub for wildlife enthusiasts as thousands of sandhill cranes migrate. This spectacle…
Report a poacher or polluter protects Indiana’s wildlife
INDIANA– The Turn In a Poacher (TIP) program is making strides in protecting Indiana’s fish and wildlife resources by encouraging public involvement in reporting violations….