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www.youtube.com/idnrvideosRainbow trout to be stocked
in Midland Lake near Linton
A new trout stocking location for 2014 will be springing up in Greene County.
Midland Lake at Hillenbrand Fish & Wildlife Area is 22 acres with a paved boat ramp and shoreline access. By April 1, DNR will have stocked 1,000 rainbow trout in the lake.
Both a trout/salmon stamp and a fishing license are required for all anglers targeting rainbow trout. The stamp costs $11.
A trout/salmon stamp can be purchased anywhere fishing licenses are sold or online at IndianaOutdoor.IN.gov. Statewide trout bag limits on lakes is five fish per day with a minimum size limit of 7 inches.
Additional rainbow trout stockings in the area also include Airline Pit in Greene-Sullivan State Forest and Maple Lake in Terre Haute.
Contact Information:
Name: David Kittaka
Phone: (812) 287-8300
Email: DKittaka@dnr.in.gov
Potato Creek SP hosts seasonal job fair, March 15
Potato Creek State Park will host a job fair March 15 for approximately 15 seasonal positions.
The job fair will be at the nature center from 9 a.m. until noon EST.
Open positions include laborers, security, clerks, naturalist aide, housekeepers and attendants for the gate, boat rental and beach. The positions are for ages 18 through senior adult and include working weekends and holidays. Some positions are outdoors, and some include evening and night shifts.
Upon arrival, participants should tell the gate attendant they are there for the job fair. The Park is 3 miles east of North Liberty on State Road 4.
Potato Creek State Park (stateparks.IN.gov/2972.htm) is at 25601 State Road 4, North Liberty, 46554.
Contact Information:
Name: Tim Cordell
Phone: (574) 656-8186
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Indiana Department of Environmental Management E-News Advisory
For immediate release
March 11, 2014
IDEM invites public to meetings for TMDL discussion of Upper Mississinewa River baseline study
IDEM meetings set for March 13 will present the purpose and details of the Upper Mississinewa baseline project
Who: The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
What: Public meeting for TMDL discussion of Upper Mississinewa River
When: 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. (local time), Thursday, March 13, 2014
Where:
• Davis-Purdue Agricultural Center, 6230 N SR 1, Farmland, IN (2:30 p.m.)• Hartford City Annex Bldg, 121 N High St, Hartford City, IN (6:30 p.m.)
On the Web: Information about Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) can be found at
www.idem.IN.gov/nps/2347.htm What is TMDL?
A Total Maximum Daily Load, or TMDL, is the maximum amount of a pollutant that a waterbody can receive and still meet water quality standards. A TMDL is the sum of the allowable loads of a single pollutant from all contributing point and nonpoint sources.
IDEM is developing TMDLs for impaired waters in Indiana to characterize the causes of the impairments, identify potential sources of pollution, calculate pollutant reductions needed to meet water quality standards and recommend practices that can be implemented to reduce the pollutants.
Why water quality standards matter
Water quality standards are set by the state of Indiana. They identify the designated uses for each waterbody such as for drinking water, contact recreation, and aquatic life use support. The water quality standards also set the scientific criteria to support each designated use. Any waterbody that does not meet the standards for a given pollutant is considered impaired. The TMDL report is developed to provide information and recommendations to meet water quality in these impaired waters.
What is the purpose of this meeting?
This meeting will be to present the purpose and details of the Upper Mississinewa Baseline project to the public and to answer any questions. There will be two PowerPoint presentations and handouts, including a map of the site locations and a watershed terminology fact sheet.
General public contact Information:
Name: Alison Meils
Phone: (317) 308-3204
Email: ameils@idem.IN.gov
About IDEM
IDEM (www.idem.IN.gov) implements federal and state regulations regarding the environment. Through compliance assistance, incentive programs and educational outreach, the agency encourages and aids businesses and citizens in protecting Hoosiers and our environment.
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Press Contact:
Dan Goldblatt
Public Information Officer
IDEM Media Relations
Phone: (317) 232-8499
dgoldbla@idem.IN.gov
State Parks & Reservoirs seeking
lifeguards; testing now online
Lifeguarding tests are now offered online for applicants seeking such positions at Indiana State Parks & Reservoirs facilities.
The test is for first-year applicants only. First-year applicants must pass the test as part of the job application. Candidates who have already worked at a state park or reservoir facility need not take the test again.
The test is 50 questions. Half of the test is about CPR and first aid, and half is about lifeguard training knowledge. The applicant must score at least 70 percent.
A link to the test and information for both first-year and returning candidates on how to apply are available at stateparks.IN.gov/lifeguardtest.
Applicants must already be certified in lifeguarding and CPR for the professional rescuer before taking the test. If an applicant is in a certification class but has yet to finish, he or she may take the test but must complete certification before being hired.
The test serves as a hiring tool and is not a recertification of any type. Guards must recertify on their own through their local Red Cross and YMCAs prior to the swim season.
The swim season generally runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Hiring will begin immediately and last until all positions are filled.
Lifeguard positions are available at Brown County, Clifty Falls, Versailles, Spring Mill, Harmonie, O’Bannon Woods, McCormick’s Creek, Ouabache, Mounds, Indiana Dunes, Shakamak and Prophetstown state parks.
Contact Information:
Name: John Bergman
Phone: (317) 232-4131
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
March 10, 2014
Virtual newsroom
Please click on the links below to view the full media release. To request more information or clarification, use the media contact listed within each link. Please don't reply to this email address. To provide feedback about this e-newsletter, contact Marty Benson at mbenson@dnr.IN.gov or (317) 233-3853. To request photos for publication, email photos@dnr.IN.gov. Thank you.
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News:
STATEWIDE: Natural Resources Commission to meet March 18 at Fort Harrison State Park in Indianapolis
STATEWIDE: Volunteer campground hosts needed at state parks and reservoirs; volunteers receive free camping during their service
STATEWIDE: Bicentennial Commission endorses four “Legacy Projects” from Indiana State Parks & ReservoirsSTATEWIDE: Anglers invited to Chicago yellow perch summit, March 22, to talk fishing with Lake Michigan fishery management agencies
IN MONROE COUNTY: Indianapolis man named 2013 Volunteer of the Year at Monroe Lake; logged more than 80 hours monitoring eagles
STATEWIDE: Bicentennial Nature Trust adds 84 acres to Owen-Putnam State Forest
STATEWIDE: Spring thaw could expose winter fish kills on small lakes, ponds
STATEWIDE: Registration is open for Head for the Hills Patoka Lake Triathlon, Aug. 23 at Patoka Lake
STATEWIDE: Youth turkey hunters can apply for reserved hunts during the special youth turkey season, April 19-20, at 21 DNR properties
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Upcoming events:
STATEWIDE: Photo contest celebrates historic resources of Indiana; subject matter must be more than 50 years old; deadline is April 4
STATEWIDE: Facebook followers of the DNR can talk online with an expert about tree planting, March 12
IN CRAWFORD/DUBOIS/ORANGE COUNTIES: Make a spring wreath at a Patoka Lake workshop March 15
IN CRAWFORD/DUBOIS/ORANGE COUNTIES: Kids can build a kite at a Patoka Lake workshop on March 22
IN HUNTINGTON/WABASH COUNTIES: Salamonie Preschool offers “Ready? Set? Recycle!” classes on March 26IN JEFFERSON COUNTY: Families can learn about fossils and even collect specimens at a special event offered by Clifty Falls SP, March 22
IN LAGRANGE AND MARION COUNTIES: “Explore Bowhunting” workshops help adults teach outdoor skills to kids: April 15 and 17 in Indy; July 19 in LaGrange CountyIN LAWRENCE COUNTY: Bedford Library to host Monroe Lake naturalist for children’s and adult tree programs, March 18IN MADISON COUNTY: Mounds State Park will host contests for photos of the park and poems about nature; submission deadline is April 1
IN MADISON COUNTY: Mounds State Park offers new programs this spring for pre-kindergarten kids and homeschool students, starting March 17
IN MADISON COUNTY: Amusement park era focus of Mounds SP geocaching event, March 22
IN MADISON COUNTY: Mounds State Park to offer free spring break programs, March 23-30
IN MONROE COUNTY: Build a nesting shelf for songbirds at a Monroe Lake workshop, March 21
IN MONROE COUNTY: Monroe Lake hosts hunter education course March 29-30 at Paynetown State Recreation Area
IN MORGAN AND STARKE COUNTIES: “Hunt, Fish, Eat: Wild Turkey” workshops in March will teach turkey hunting to beginners for freeIN PORTER COUNTY: Guess when a parking lot snow pile will melt at Indiana Dunes SP and earn an Annual Entrance Permit; deadline is March 14
IN PORTER COUNTY: Indiana Dunes State Park warns people not to walk on dangerous Lake Michigan shelf ice; offers special viewing program March 22
IN ST. JOSEPH COUNTY: Potato Creek SP will host job fair on March 15 for people interested in seasonal work
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A full calendar of events is at dnr.IN.gov under “Upcoming Events.”
Bicentennial Commission endorses
State Parks & Reservoirs projects
Four projects that celebrate Indiana State Parks & Reservoirs and their history were recently endorsed as “Legacy Projects” by the Indiana Bicentennial Commission.
Legacy Projects strive to leave a lasting legacy in honor of Indiana’s Bicentennial in 2016. They are endorsed by the Bicentennial Commission on a quarterly basis.
The commission endorsed:
— “Ranger Lore,” a partnership with Traditional Arts Indiana to document the history of Indiana’s state parks and reservoirs through interviews with current and former DNR employees. The interviews will be archived in the Library of Congress for historical use.
— The creation of DVDs for “Treasures in Your Own Backyard,” to introduce viewers to the beauty of the state parks system and the people who have dedicated their lives to preserving them. “Treasures in Your Own Backyard” was produced for WTIU. The DVD can be purchased at innsgifts.com or in some state park inn gift shops.
— “Treasures in Your Own Backyard” centennial booklets inserted into Outdoor Indiana magazine. The booklet series has been included in the magazine since 2010 and will be completed as part of the centennial celebration of the state parks system in 2016. Booklets are available for purchase at innsgifts.com.
— Centennial events/weekend celebrations at each of the 32 State Parks & Reservoir properties.
A full list of endorsed Indiana Bicentennial Legacy Projects can be found at: Indiana2016.org.
Recently launched, Indiana2016.org is the official Indiana Bicentennial website.
Contact Information:
Name: Ginger Murphy
Phone: (317) 232-4143
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Monroe Lake honors top
volunteers from 2013
Mike Regan of Indianapolis has been named 2013 Volunteer of the Year at Monroe Lake for helping monitor eagle activity there.
Regan contributed more than 82 hours in 2013. Eagle observations are a part of Monroe Lake’s Citizen Scientist program.
Two other volunteers in the Citizen Scientist program received Honorable Mentions. Mark Scanlan of Bloomington dedicated more than 45 hours, and Ron Hulen of Martinsville dedicated more than 43 hours.
A third Honorable Mention went to Tabitha Strong, formerly of Bloomington and now living in Texas. Tabitha volunteered 40 hours, assisting with Citizen Scientist projects and interpretive programming.
Monroe Lake’s volunteer program for individuals and families involves Adopt-a-Shoreline, Citizen Scientist, Program Assistant, and Hands-on Workdays. One-time volunteer projects are available for groups.
For more information, contact Jill Vance at jvance@dnr.IN.gov or call the Paynetown Activity Center at (812) 837-9967.
Monroe Lake (stateparks.IN.gov/2954.htm) is at 4850 South State Road 446, Bloomington, 47401.
Contact Information:
Name: Jill Vance
Phone: (812) 837-9967
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Photo contest celebrates historic resources
Help the DNR Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology’s photo contest celebrate its 10th birthday by entering.
The record for photo submissions is 187 photos and the division wants to break it.
The photo contest celebrates Historic Preservation Month in May.
Photographers are encouraged to take pictures of their favorite historic resource — from buildings, to bridges, to cemeteries and landscapes. Subject matter must be 50 years old and in Indiana.
The contest does not place limitations on the condition of the historic resource. Past entries have involved subject matter with conditions ranging from pristine to undergoing demolition.
Photos can be color or black and white, must be 8 x 10 inches and matted with white mat board so final dimensions are 11 x 14 inches.
The contest deadline is April 4.
The contest is free, and photographers can submit up to three entries per person.
A list of guidelines and the registration form is at dnr.IN.gov/historic/3994.htm.
For more information, contact Amy Borland at (317) 232-1647 or aborland@dnr.IN.gov.
Contact Information:
Name: Amy Borland
Phone: (317) 232-1647
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Spring thaw could expose winter
fish kills on small lakes, ponds
Owners of shallow ponds and lakes, especially in northern Indiana, should watch for fish kills this spring.
Considering the record or near-record snowfall and ice up to 20 inches thick on lakes and ponds, Indiana fisheries biologists anticipate numerous reports of fish kills once the bodies of water thaw.
The most common cause of fish kills in Indiana ponds is lack of oxygen.
Aquatic plants can produce oxygen only when sunlight is available. While some sunlight can penetrate clear ice, snow can block sunlight, resulting in dangerously low oxygen levels.
Shallow, weedy ponds are more susceptible to winter kills. As aquatic plants naturally die during winter, plant decomposition consumes oxygen that fish and other aquatic life need. Once a winter kill begins, little can be done to stop it. Drilling holes in the ice will not help.
Pond owners who experience a fish kill or need advice on other pond-related issues can refer to Indiana’s Pond Management Booklet at wildlife.IN.gov/3356.htm.
Biologists do not expect significant fish kills at deep natural lakes and reservoirs. The exception could be winter kills of gizzard shad, a species that is vulnerable to prolonged cold weather. Because the species is prolific and fast growing, shad losses do not have a lasting impact on shad populations.
Lake residents and anglers who observe significant fish kills on public waters should contact their district fisheries biologist. Contact information is in the 2014 Fishing Regulation Guide or at wildlife.IN.gov/3590.htm.
Contact Information:
Name: Neil Ledet
Phone: (260) 829-6241
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
“Explore Bowhunting” workshops help
adults teach outdoor skills to kids
Hoosiers interested in preserving Indiana’s bowhunting heritage can attend an Explore Bowhunting workshop in April or July that will teach them how to plant the necessary seeds.
The target audience is adults who work with children, ages 11-17. This includes school teachers, after-school teachers, outdoor educators, parks and recreation program leaders, scout leaders and camp counselors.
Explore Bowhunting workshops are designed not only to help adults teach bowhunting skills but also to instill a respect for and comfort with the outdoors to preteens and teenagers. It is offered through the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife’s Hoosier Outdoor Heritage Program.
Participants need no prior experience with bowhunting.
The first workshop is April 15 and 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. both days at Fort Harrison State Park in Indianapolis.
The second is July 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pine Knob Park in LaGrange County.
Register at wildlife.IN.gov/7548.htm.
Explore Bowhunting is free to participants thanks to funding through a partnership between the Archery Trade Association and DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife.
For more information, contact Amanda Wuestefeld at awuestefeld@dnr.IN.gov or (317) 234-8442 or Diane Day at dfwed@dnr.IN.gov or (317) 234-8440.
Contact Information:
Name: Amanda Wuestefeld
Phone: (317) 234-8442
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Mounds SP offers pre-K,
homeschool programs this spring
Mounds State Park will offer two new program series this spring for children.
Pre-K Mondays is for children age 5 and younger. Hour-long, nature-themed sessions will begin at 10 a.m. and could include story time, a short hike or a craft. Session topics will depend on weather.
Homeschool Mondays will begin at 2 p.m. The one-hour sessions will offer hands-on learning on topics such as animal adaptations, geocaching, pioneer history, Native Americans and reptiles. The program is open to homeschool students of all grade levels. Students may be split into two age groups.
Sessions for both programs will be offered March 17 and 31; April 7, 14, and 28; May 5 and 19; and June 2.
To register, call the park naturalist at (765) 649-8128.
Each session costs $1 per child.
Mounds State Park (stateparks.IN.gov/2977.htm) is at 4306 Mounds Road, Anderson, 46017.
Contact Information:
Name: Jessica Rosier
Phone: (765) 649-8128
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Register for “Becoming an Outdoors-Woman”
Women can choose their own adventure at an outdoor sports workshop with courses ranging from shotgun shooting to canoeing.
The 20th annual Becoming an Outdoors-Woman is May 2-4 at Ross Camp in West Lafayette. The workshop is open to women ages 18 and older and limited to around 100 participants.
Registration begins March 1 at IndianaBOW.com. The cost for the workshop is $185 and includes all equipment, meals and lodging.
The program is designed for women to learn outdoor skills in a relaxed, low-pressure environment. Participants will choose four activities from more than two dozen offerings, including fishing, kayaking, archery, outdoor photography, wild edibles, wildlife tracking, shooting muzzleloader guns and outdoor cooking.
The workshop is for women who have never tried these activities, but have hoped for an opportunity to learn; who have tried them but are beginners hoping to improve; or who know how to do some of the activities, but would like to try new ones.
Women who enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded individuals and who seek time away to reconnect with nature are also prime candidates for BOW.
Contact Information:
Name: Marty Benson
Phone: (317) 233-3853
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Deer harvest down in ’13
but still a top 10 season
Hunters harvested fewer deer in the 2013 season than in each of the previous five seasons. That might be sobering news to some deer hunters, but it wasn’t unexpected.
“Going into the year, I knew it was going to be down,” said Chad Stewart, deer management biologist with the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife. “It’s what we thought it would be.”
The reported harvest of 125,635 deer was about 10,600 fewer deer than the record harvest of 136,248 in 2012, a decline of 7.8 percent. It still ranks eighth best since regulated deer hunting began in Indiana in 1951. The full harvest report is at wildlife.IN.gov, under Featured Topics.
“Down about 8 percent is very similar to what we’re seeing in a lot of other Midwest states, so we’re par for the course,” Stewart said. “We’re still harvesting a lot of deer. The 125,635 shows we’re down but not collapsing.”
At least two and possibly three factors contributed to the lower harvest – carryover from a widespread outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in 2012 and more in 2013, a record antlerless harvest in 2012, and the second season of new hunting regulations aimed at lowering deer densities in some areas of the state.
EHD, a viral disease transmitted by biting flies, was confirmed or suspected in 67 counties in 2012. It was reported in 23 counties in 2013, with 20 of them taking a hit for the second straight year. EHD is often fatal to deer.
“We had a record antlerless harvest in 2012 on top of a major disease outbreak, which tells us there were a lot less deer going into the season,” Stewart said. “It was pretty easy to predict the harvest would be down.”
It’s less certain how much of a role the new hunting regulations played.
“It really complicates things as far as interpretation,” Stewart said. “It’s not clear if deer numbers were down because of EHD or our management efforts or a combination of both.”
Harrison County had the highest harvest with 3,454 deer. Washington, Switzerland, Franklin, Steuben, Noble, Parke, Jefferson, Lawrence and Orange counties rounded out the top 10.
Harrison County’s total made it one of 10 counties with unofficial record harvests, compared to 35 record-setting counties in 2012.
Steuben, which had been the perennial top county until 2012, reported its lowest harvest total (2,652) since 1997 but still ranked fifth in the state.
Tipton had the lowest reported harvest with 91 deer, followed by Benton, Blackford, Hanthingy, Rush, Clinton, Wells, Howard, Shelby and Marion.
The firearms season accounted for 57 percent of the total, followed by archery at 27 percent. The muzzleloader (8 percent), late antlerless (5 percent), and youth season (2 percent) made up the rest.
Hunters had three options to report their harvest – traditional in-person check stations, online or by phone. It was nearly an even split between check stations (64,740) and the online/phone method (60,895). Last year, just over 60 percent were reported at check stations.
Contact Information:
Name: Phil Bloom
Phone: (317) 232-4003
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Monroe Lake E-Newsletter for March 2014
Newsletter contents
* March Programs
* Geology Driving Tours
* Woodthingy Walk
* Peninsula Hike
* Bedford Library Programs
* Songbird Nesting Shelf Workshop
* Lunch with Nature Series: Ice Age Indiana
March Programs
The weather is finally starting to warm up a bit – anyone’s thoughts turning to spring? Ours certainly are! And we have a variety of programs coming up to get you outside and exploring during March. Read more about some of your options below, and view our complete schedule for all the details:• March Program ScheduleGeology Driving Tours on March 2 and 17
We first offered this tour back in December. It was so popular that both March tours have already filled with folks who couldn’t get in to the December tour! However, we expect to get some cancellations, so you’ll definitely want to get added to the wait list for a March date – and if you don’t get in, you’ll then get “first dibs” at registering for the next tour (probably in June). Details on the March Program Schedule.
Woodthingy Walk, March 11
Have you seen the spiraling flight and heard the distinctive peent of an American woodthingy? We’ll visit one of their singing grounds at dusk to view their fascinating mating display. Limited spaces, registration required, details on the March Program Schedule.
Peninsula Hike, March 13
This is a 2-hour casual, exploratory hike through the “backcountry” of Paynetown SRA. The destination is a narrow peninsula/island that can be seen from the campground shoreline. Some off-trail hiking is likely. Registration required, details on the March Program Schedule.
Bedford Library Programs, March 18
We’ll be at the Bedford Library (Lawrence Co.) for free public programs! There will be a drop-in activity in the Children’s Department from 3:30 to 5pm about tree nuts, and a 6pm presentation for adults on “Indiana’s Oaks” in the Program Room. No registration required! Details on the March Program Schedule.
Songbird Nesting Shelf Workshop, March 21
Participants will build a wooden nesting shelf that can attract American Robins, Eastern Phoebes, and Barn Swallows. The afternoon workshop costs $12 and takes place during spring break for Monroe Co. schools. Limited spaces, registration required, details on the March Program Schedule.
Lunch with Nature Series on March 25
Bring a sack lunch to enjoy during an indoor program, and then follow it up with a short hike! The topic for the third program in our new Lunch with Nature Series is “Indiana’s Ice Age.” Limited spaces, registration required, details on the March Program Schedule.
Jill Vance, C.I.G.
Monroe Lake Interpretive Naturalist
jvance@dnr.IN.gov, 812-837-9967
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Indiana Dunes State Park warns of shelf
ice danger; offers special viewing programs
The Lake Michigan shelf ice that has developed this winter is both beautiful and potentially deadly, according to Indiana Dunes State Park interpretive naturalist Brad Bumgardner.
Bumgardner says people should stay off the shelf ice, which is much weaker than ice sheets that form on inland lakes. Shelf ice forms as waves push ice chunks together, resulting in a conglomeration of frozen pieces full of air pockets and weak spots.
“People should never attempt to walk on it,” Bumgardner said. “It’s not stable and cave-ins have occurred recently. Warming spring conditions will only make it more dangerous.”
There are safe opportunities for people who want a better look at the ice. There is perhaps no better place to see Lake Michigan shelf ice than at Indiana Dunes State Park. In March, the park’s interpretive staff will offer two shelf ice exploration programs.
These programs will teach how the ice forms and offer a bird’s-eye view of the ice from atop the historic beach pavilion. The programs are March 1 and March 22, both at 2 p.m. CST.
You can even see the shelf ice from home through a new video on the Indiana Dunes Tourism website at IndianaDunes.com/winter.
For more information, call (219) 926-1390.
Indiana Dunes State Park is at 1600 North 25 E. Chesterton, 46304.
Contact Information:
Name: Brad Bumgardner
Phone: (219) 926-1390
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
2014 reserved youth turkey hunts on DNR properties
Youth hunters can apply for a reservation to hunt one of 21 DNR properties during the special youth wild turkey hunting season, April 19 and 20.
The hunters must be younger than 18 on the day of the hunt.
The reserved hunts are at the following fish & wildlife areas (FWAs): Atterbury, Crosley, Deer Creek, Glendale, Hovey Lake, Jasper-Pulaski, Sugar Ridge, Kankakee, Kingsbury, LaSalle, Pigeon River, Roush, Tri-County, Minnehaha, Fairbanks Landing, Hillenbrand, Chinook, Winamac and Willow Slough.
Hunts will also take place at Salamonie and Mississinewa lakes.
The number of hunters allowed on each property will be limited. Interested hunters or an adult representing them must register in person or by phone with the property they wish to hunt. Hunters should register between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. local time between March 17-21 or March 24-28. Hunters can register for only one property.
Those wanting to sign up for Fairbanks Landing and Chinook hunts may do so at Deer Creek FWA. Those wanting to sign up for Hillenbrand or Minnehaha hunts may do so at Goose Pond FWA. Those wanting to sign up for LaSalle may do so at Willow Slough.
At properties where the number of registered hunters exceeds the spots available, a drawing will be held on March 31. A youth hunter may be drawn for either one or both hunt days, depending on the number of applicants. All applicants will be notified of drawing results by mail.
Applicants must possess a 2014 Youth Consolidated Hunting & Trapping License, a 2014 Non-Resident Youth Spring Turkey License with a game bird habitat stamp privilege, or Lifetime Comprehensive Hunting License. Apprentice hunting licenses of the types named above also may be used.
When registering a youth for one of the hunts, make sure to have the type of license being used for the hunt and the license number.
Hunts will run one-half hour before sunrise until noon at properties in the Central Time Zone, and one-half hour before sunrise until 1 p.m. on properties in the Eastern Time Zone.
Youth hunters who are selected for the hunt may check in at any time each day until the end of legal hunting hours for that property. Properties will not have a daily “no-show” drawing. Hunters interested in possible unfilled quotas at a property should phone that property for more information before showing up.
During youth wild turkey season, hunters younger than age 18 on the day of the hunt can take a bearded or male wild turkey. The youth must be accompanied by someone 18 or older.
The youth hunter may use any legal shotgun, bow and arrow, or crossbow. The adult accompanying the youth hunter must not possess a firearm, bow and arrow, or crossbow while in the field. The adult does not need to possess a turkey hunting license unless the youth is using an apprentice license, or unless the adult is calling turkeys.
Phone numbers for information or to register at a specific property:
Atterbury (812) 526-2051
Pigeon River (260) 367-2164
Crosley (812) 346-5596
Roush (260) 468-2165
Deer Creek (765) 653-0453
Sugar Ridge (812) 789-2724
Glendale (812) 644-7711
Tri-County (574) 834-4461
Goose Pond (812) 659-9901
Winamac (574) 946-4422
Hovey Lake (812) 838-2927
Willow Slough (219) 285-2704
Jasper-Pulaski (219) 843-4841
Salamonie (260) 468-2125
Kankakee (574) 896-3522
Mississinewa (765) 473-6528
Kingsbury (219) 393-3612
To purchase a Youth Consolidated or Turkey license go to IndianaOutdoor.IN.gov.
For wild turkey hunting regulations go to dnr.IN.gov/fishwild/huntguide1/hunting1.htm.
For turkey hunting safety tips go to dnr.IN.gov/fishwild/hunt/turkey/turkeysafe.html.Contact Information:
Name: Bill Bean
Phone: (765) 473-9324
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
DNR offers beginning turkey hunting
workshops in March
Registration is open for a DNR workshop series at two locations in March that will teach how to hunt wild turkey.
“Hunt, Fish, Eat: Wild Turkey” is part of the ongoing “Hunt, Fish, Eat” program that is run by the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife and teaches self-reliance. The program is free.
Installments of the workshop series are March 15, 20 and 27 at Kankakee Fish & Wildlife Area in North Judson and March 18, 25 and 29 at Morgan-Monroe State Forest in Martinsville.
All weeknight sessions will run from 6 to 9 p.m., and Saturday sessions will run from noon to 3 p.m., local time. Location specifics will be provided to registered participants.
Completing the program requires attending each of the three sessions.
Participants must be new hunters.
The program will focus on laws and regulations, firearms and safety, locating a hunting spot, tracking and field dressing your harvest, and handling and preparing your turkey for the table. Each session will include an opportunity to sample wild turkey recipes and examine hunting gear and resources.
All equipment is provided. Space is limited, so hunters are encouraged to register early at wildlife.IN.gov/7548.htm.
For more information, contact Amanda Wuestefeld, Hoosier Outdoor Heritage coordinator with DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife, at (317) 234-8442 or awuestefeld@dnr.IN.gov.Contact Information:
Name: Amanda Wuestefeld
Phone: (317) 234-8442
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Fish limits on West Boggs Creek
Reservoir will be relaxed
Anglers at West Boggs Creek Reservoir in Daviess County will be allowed to harvest more fish starting Saturday, Feb. 8.
The reservoir will undergo a renovation during fall that will consist of draining the water and eradicating the fish population. As the reservoir refills, it will be stocked with the appropriate numbers of game fish. The goal is to restore a balanced, self-sustaining fish population.
A temporary change to size and bag limits will allow anglers to harvest more fish before the lake is drained. The rule change is in effect from Feb. 8 to Oct.10.
The bag limit for largemouth bass on West Boggs will increase to 10, and there will be no size limit. Bag limits for all other species will be double the normal daily bag limit.
Two fish salvage operations will also take place in spring and fall for adult bass and catfish.
The lake is scheduled to reopen to the public in February 2015.
Contact Information:
Name: David Kittaka
Phone: (812) 287-8300.
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Women's Only Wellness Weekend
at Turkey Run SP, April 4-6
The inaugural Women’s Only Wellness Weekend at Turkey Run State Park this spring offers a chance for women to hike beautiful trails, enjoy the food and accommodations of the Turkey Run Inn, and participate in workshops ranging from photography to bird-watching to wine tasting.
Hosted by State Park Inns in partnership with Purdue Extension, the event runs Friday, April 4, through Sunday, April 6. The weekend offers dozens of activities, and participants can make their personal schedule as active or as relaxing as they want.
“Our state park inns offer a variety of special getaways, but this is the first one of this kind,” said Ginger Murphy, assistant director for stewardship with DNR State Parks & Reservoirs. “Whether you want to get up and move outdoors or relax and learn indoors, you and your friends can find fun and new activities to try.” The package price begins at $230, based on a double-occupancy room. The fee includes lodging, meals, workshops and other programs.
Reservations are required by March 15 by calling 1-877-Lodges1.
Participants can take part in six workshops, choosing from 36 topics that include exercise, crafts, and outdoor activities.
Workshops and other schedule information is at dnr.IN.gov/parklake/inns/turkeyrun. Click on “Specials and Events.” Turkey Run State Park (stateparks.IN.gov/2964.htm) is at 8121 East Park Rd. Marshall, 47859.
Contact Information:
Name: Tara Renner
Phone: (317) 234-5389
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
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