Natural Resources
Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City family of programs forum
INDIANA – The Department of Natural Resources Community & Urban Forestry will host a forum for recipients of the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City family…
Prescribed fire season in progress on the Hoosier National Forest
BEDFORD — The USDA Forest Service conducts seasonal prescribed burning in the Hoosier National Forest this spring. Prescribed fire is used to maintain, restore, or improve…
DNR: Youth reserved turkey hunt applications open March 18-28
INDIANA – Youth hunters may apply March 18-28 for reserved youth turkey hunts on DNR properties during the youth turkey hunting season. The 2024 youth…
Record-breaking smallmouth bass pulled from Monroe Lake
BLOOMINGTON — An angler pulled a record-breaking smallmouth bass from Monroe Lake. Rex Remington pulled the eight-pound four-once bass from the lake on March 3….
DNR biologists conduct cave surveys during bat hibernation
INDIANA – Did you know that some of Indiana’s bat species fly south for the winter while others hibernate? Department of Natural Resource biologists can…
Antler shed hunting season is here
INDIANA – White-tailed deer provide more than just tasty venison and magnificent sights. They also help create a scavenger hunt for shed antlers every winter….
Help Purdue scientists research chronic wasting disease management
INDIANA – Researchers at Purdue University are studying the willingness of hunters and nonhunters to help reduce the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in white-tailed deer….
Love is in the nest: Barn owl breeding season begins
INDIANA – As March kicks off, barn owls search for a mate and a safe place to nest. The male barn owl will often scope…
Indiana anglers invited to participate in 2024 Midwest Walleye Challenge
INDIANA – Indiana anglers are invited to participate in the 2024 Midwest Walleye Challenge, a virtual fishing tournament that offers the opportunity to win prizes…
Exploring Indiana’s great outdoors
INDIANA – The latest guides to exploring Indiana’s great outdoors are available online and at a Department of Natural Resources property near you. The DNR’s…