Author: Ben Indawoods

Q – I hear a lot about wild boar in some surrounding states; do we have wild boar in Indiana?A

Summer day camp for kids at Salamonie Lake(Salamonie Lake is holding a second summertime day camp for children ages 7-11)

Improved Outdoor Recreation Forms AvailableAnyone whose job involves parks or recreation and has had to fill out complicated state government

Youth Day at the Range in J. Edward Roush Fish & Wildlife Area (Huntington Reservoir) This year’s Youth Day at

DAY CAMPS FOR CHILDREN AT SALAMONIE LAKE AND OUABACHE STATE PARKS Ouabache State Park kicks off the summer fun with

WELCOME BACK to the 2011 Great Outdoors at Indiana State Parks and Reservoirs! The temperature’s rising, the fish are biting

FREE CD AVAILABLE ON CONTROLLING NUISANCE WATERFOWL If unwelcome Canada geese or other waterfowl are creating conflicts in your yard,

CHAIN O’LAKESSPRING TRAIL CLEANUP  It’s spring cleaning time. Come help Chain O’Lakes State Park with its annual spring clean-up hike

BASS FISHING RULE TO BE RELAXED AT TWO NOBLE COUNTY LAKESBeginning June 3, the Indiana DNR will modify largemouth bass

Outdoor Indiana magazine springs up The March-April issue readies you for spring with a guide to wildflowers. Check out the

DEER CROSSING HIGHWAYS– POTENTIAL FATAL MIX “I read with interest your article a few issues back about coyotes in our

I’ve gotten a few questions concerning keeping wild animals as pets. Not knowing the law or even how to answer

Improving DNR reservation system requires February interruption Improving the DNR’s reservation system for camping, cabins, recreation buildings and shelters will

New Deer RulesGet Preliminary ApprovalThe Indiana Natural Resources Commission recently approved preliminary adoption of recommended rule changes for deer hunting.

Willow Slough fishing regulations temporarily relaxed Fishing regulations designed to promote quality bluegill fishing at Willow Slough Fish and Wildlife

RESERVATION CALL CENTER NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Campers and picnickers who want to reserve a campsite, picnic shelter,

ANNUAL ENTRANCE PASSES FOR 2011 AVAILABLE Indiana state park/reservoir annual entrance permits for 2011 are now available for online purchase.

CODES “You have to have a code to live by and something to believe in.” Bruce F. McCune 1891 –

Festival of Freezing Moon, Summit Lake State Park, October 22-23 The fourth annual Festival of the Freezing Moon will be

ABOUT FISH AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT IN INDIANA Fish and wildlife management and public access are funded by fishing and hunting

WATER ACTIVITIES ABOUND Free Hoosier Outdoor Experience Sept. 18-19 Water activities at the free Hoosier Outdoor Experience, September 18-19, at

SALAMONIE’S SENIOR CITIZEN FALL FEST The 2010 Salamonie Senior Fall Fest will take place September 13-16, at the Salamonie Reservoir

OUABACHE’S FALL FESTIVAL (NOTE: Ouabache is pronounced Wa-Bash) Volunteers age 16 and older are needed to assist with Ouabache State

DNR TO ERECT BARRIER TO BLOCK ASIAN CARP The Indiana Department of Natural Resources will implement a short-term step to

Registration opens for September 17-19 Riders Rendezvous at Salamonie Reservoir Salamonie Reservoir will present the Salamonie Riders Rendezvous, Friday, September

MOST STATE PARKS AND RESERVOIRS FACILITIES OPEN AFTER STORMS Most of Indiana’s state parks and reservoirs are open and ready

WHERE CAN I GO CAMPING THAT’S CLOSE BY? (I don’t like to rough it) I would suggest you head to

WHAT ARE SOME TIP$ THAT $AVE?Always have several rolls of toilet paper stashed around like in the glove compartment, chuck

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE CAMP SNACKS? Every deer camp, elk camp, trout camp, fish camp, and reunion camp has its