STATEWIDE — You can explore Indiana’s great outdoors for free this weekend.
Continue readingSpring Licenses Now on Sale
INDIANAPOLIS — The DNR reminds you that licenses purchased for the 2025-26 season expire at the end of March.
State Parks across Indiana to host First Day Hikes on January 1
According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, state parks across Indiana and the rest of the country will be hosting guided hikes on January 1st, as part of their First Day Hike program.
Continue readingReserved draw hunt applications available
By Rusty Nixon
INDIANAPOLIS — Reserved draw hunt applications are open for gamebird, squirrel, rabbit, deer, and waterfowl hunting opportunities. Hunters may apply for select hunts on DNR public and private lands through Wednesday, Oct. 29.
Deer season is back
By Rusty Nixon
INDIANAPOLIS — If you’re a deer hunter, you know the excitement that comes with these first few cold days of fall.
Continue readingIt’s never too late to learn
By Rusty Nixon
INDIANAPOLIS — Have you always wanted to try a certain outdoor activity, but you didn’t have anyone to show you how to get started? DNR can help by offering a range of beginner hunting and fishing workshops.
September 27th to be last Free Fishing Day of the year in Indiana
This upcoming Saturday, September 27th, is a Free Fishing Day across Indiana, according to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
Continue readingFree Fishing Day Coming Up May 4th
According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Indiana’s Free Fishing Days are coming up.
Continue readingIndiana State Parks Seeks Input via New Survey
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wants your feedback on your favorite activities and priorities for management of state parks.
Continue readingNorth Judson Officials Looking Toward Park Project
Bids for the upcoming North Judson Town Park project will be opened in mid-November.
Continue readingNorth Judson Officials Seeking Grant for Park Project
Officials from the Town of North Judson are seeking an Indiana Department of Natural Resources Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant to make improvements to the Town Park at the corner of George and Weninger Streets.
Continue readingStarke County Parks and Recreation Board Updated on Riparian Right-of-Way
The Starke County Parks and Recreation Board received a letter of confirmation from the IDNR stating that with the purchase of the Bass Lake Beach and Campground properties they now have the riparian right-of-way from the shore out to 300′ in the water at the beach.
Continue readingPrairie Trails Club to Host Public Input Session on Erie Trail Extension
Article submitted by Justin Risner
The members of the Prairie Trails Club, Inc. will host a public input session Monday, February 20 at 5:30 p.m. CT concerning a project to extend the Erie Trail.
Continue readingPulaski County Coroner, Sheriff’s Department Investigate Fatal Accident
Koontz Lake, Lake Maxinkuckee, Lake Bruce Get Lake and River Enhancement Grants
Better water quality may soon be coming to some local lakes, thanks to the latest round of Lake and River Enhancement grants from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Koontz Lake was awarded $100,000 and Lake Maxinkuckee got over $46,000 for wetland enhancement. Lake Bruce was awarded almost $47,000 for water quality monitoring.
Continue readingNorth Judson Plans Splash Pad Ribbon Cutting
North Judson will dedicate its new splash pad on Memorial Day weekend. During Monday’s meeting, the town council scheduled a ribbon cutting for Saturday, May 29. No specific time was announced. The splash pad had a soft opening last fall.
Continue readingKoontz Lake, Bass Lake, Bruce Lake Get Lake and River Enhancement Grants
A number of local lakes are set to get some investment, thanks to the latest round of Lake and River Enhancement grants from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Bruce Lake in Fulton and Pulaski counties was awarded more than $32,000 for sediment removal.
Continue readingNorth Judson Establishes Fund to Accept Donations for Park Equipment
The Town of North Judson is taking steps to make it easier to raise funds for park equipment. The town council recently established a dedicated Recreational Equipment Fund.
Continue readingFirewood Available at Tippecanoe River State Park Next Month
Tippecanoe River State Park will soon have firewood available. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources says firewood cutting permits will be on sale from January 4 to February 26. The public will be allowed to cut up and remove certain trees that have fallen due to natural causes or have been dropped by property staff.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board Continues Discussing Eagle Scout Projects
Eagle Scout projects continue to be considered by the Winamac Park Board. Board members Thursday voted to let Shawn Pratt install a gaga ball pit in Rhinehart Park, but they wanted to do more research before letting him add one to the Town Park.
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