The 2009 spring season harvest was Indiana’s second highest since modern-day turkey seasons began 40 years ago, exceeding the 2008 harvest by 789 birds.
Of the approximately 59,000 hunters who pursued wild turkey in the state this spring, 12,993 were successful. Wild turkeys were killed in 88 of the 92 counties open to turkey hunting during the regular season, April 22 to May 10, and the youth season, April 18 and 19. More »
Hunters may apply for a reserved hunt online by visiting www.IndianaOutdoor.IN.gov and clicking on the “Register for a Reserved Hunt” link, beginning July 1. The online method will be the only way to apply.
All applicants must possess a pertinent hunting license for the hunt for which they apply. All applications must be completed by the application deadline to be eligible for the drawing. Hunters will be selected through a random drawing. All drawing results will be posted at www.IN.gov/dnr/fishwild (or www.wildlife.IN.gov) within a week after application deadlines. More »
Michael Thompson’s artwork “Wonders in the Wood Pile” will be featured at Patoka Lake Visitor Center ArtSpace Exhibit through July 30th daily from 8:30a.m. – 4p.m. eastern time.
As a biologist with a Masters degree in zoology, his work has taken him outdoors as a photographer, poet, craftsman, gardener and found object artist. Michael gathers and cuts his own wood for winter heat. In his gatherings, he often sees natural scenes and creatures in the wood, pulling the natural world out for all to enjoy. More »
Lincoln City, IN – With the Indiana Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission having hosted the dedication of Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Plaza at Lincoln State Park on Friday, the tribute to Lincoln is now available daily for visitors to enjoy.
The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Plaza consists of a large, bisected circular plaza. Visitors first enter an area punctuated with limestone pedestals and interpretive signs signifying key milestones in Lincoln’s formative Indiana years between ages 7 and 21. More »
Outdoor enthusiasts can take advantage of several new hunting, fishing and trapping licenses, effective July 1.
The changes include: (1) creation of non-resident youth hunting and trapping licenses, (2) a change so that youth under age 18 no longer need a fishing license to fish in Indiana public waters, (3) the resident youth consolidated hunting license now includes trapping, and (4) seniors who are not required to purchase a fishing license may now purchase a voluntary senior annual fishing license, if they want to do so as a contribution to the benefit of fish and wildlife.
These licenses will be available on the DNR’s automated sport licensing system and at license retailers. To purchase online or for more information, see www.IndianaOutdoor.IN.gov.
This year’s outdoor cooking classes and cook-off at the Upper Wabash Reservoirs, sponsored by Bozarth Country Store, are just around the corner.
Those interested can sign up for the property of their choice: J. Edward Roush, June 20; Mississinewa Lake, July 11; Salamonie Lake, Aug. 1.
The first-place winners of each property will compete in the Oct. 24 Champion Cook-Off at J. Edward Roush Lake. More »
Remnants of beautiful and diverse habitats remain in southern Indiana as wetlands, woodlands and cave systems enrich the region.
The wetlands at Hovey Lake Fish and Wildlife Area, the Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge and Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area, combined with the woodlands found in the Hoosier National Forest and surrounding parks and wildlife areas along with important cave systems make this a unique place in our state and in our country. Each of these distinctive habitats contain plant and wildlife species that are needed for a healthy ecosystem to be able to meet our endless needs. These large tracts of land are CRUCIAL.
I guess it just goes to show you never know whom, or rather what, will show up at the Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area. Take for instance the odd-looking pink bird that showed up in May. No, it wasn’t a flamingo, but pink it was. I saw it with my own eyes. I even took Evelyn, my daughter, simply because seeing this creature in the wilds of Indiana may be a once-in-a lifetime opportunity.
While not a flamingo – although flamingos would be quite at home with it – what showed up was a Roseate Spoonbill – plus a couple of other tropical goodies as well.
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