Q – I hear a lot about wild boar in some surrounding states; do we have wild boar in Indiana?
A – Yes, and the wild hogs are posing an environmental threat in Indiana. By following the law we can help control them.
In order to help control and reduce . . .
Summer day camp for kids at Salamonie Lake
(Salamonie Lake is holding a second summertime day camp for children ages 7-11)
“Wetland Wanderings” day camp will be held August 3-5. Campers will be studying wetland plants and animals with hands-on . . .
Improved Outdoor Recreation Forms Available
Anyone whose job involves parks or recreation and has had to fill out complicated state government forms should rejoice. The form necessary to complete in order to have information included in the SCORP . . .
Youth Day at the Range in J. Edward Roush Fish & Wildlife Area
(Huntington Reservoir)
This year’s Youth Day at the Range at J. Edward Roush Fish & Wildlife Area is June 19 from 9 a.m. to noon. The day includes basic gun safety, shotguns . . .
DAY CAMPS FOR CHILDREN AT SALAMONIE LAKE AND OUABACHE STATE PARKS
Ouabache State Park kicks off the summer fun with a “Wetland Wanderings” day camp, June 14-16. Campers will study wetland plants and animals with exciting, hands-on activities. . . .
WELCOME BACK to the 2011 Great Outdoors at Indiana State Parks and Reservoirs!
The temperature’s rising, the fish are biting and the wildflowers along our hiking trails signal that we’re ready for you to enjoy a wide array of outdoor activities . . .
FREE CD AVAILABLE ON CONTROLLING NUISANCE WATERFOWL
. . .
CHAIN O’LAKES
SPRING TRAIL CLEANUP
It’s spring cleaning time. Come help Chain O’Lakes State Park with its annual spring clean-up hike on Saturday, April 23. After leaving from the nature center, participants will be clearing trails, . . .
BASS FISHING RULE TO BE RELAXED AT TWO NOBLE COUNTY LAKES
Beginning June 3, the Indiana DNR will modify largemouth bass fishing regulations at Big and Crane lakes in Noble County. To reduce the number of largemouth bass, anglers will be allowed . . .
Outdoor Indiana magazine springs up
The March-April issue readies you for spring with a guide to wildflowers. Check out the “Seven Heavenly Inns” feature to help decide which state park inns fit your getaway plans. The issue’s removable . . .
DEER CROSSING HIGHWAYS
– POTENTIAL FATAL MIX
“I read with interest your article a few issues back about coyotes in our neighborhood. Thank goodness I have not seen coyotes in our yard. But for the first time in recent memory, we have seen deer . . .
I’ve gotten a few questions concerning keeping wild animals as pets. Not knowing the law or even how to answer the question (I used to have wild pets when I was growing up like every other kid in school.) I turned to a copy of Outdoor Indiana for . . .
Improving DNR reservation system requires February interruption
Improving the DNR’s reservation system for camping, cabins, recreation buildings and shelters will require a system interruption starting February 8 at 12:01 a.m. The improved system . . .
New Deer Rules
Get Preliminary Approval
The Indiana Natural Resources Commission recently approved preliminary adoption of recommended rule changes for deer hunting. Components of the proposed changes include modification of the season structure, . . .
Willow Slough fishing regulations temporarily relaxed
Fishing regulations designed to promote quality bluegill fishing at Willow Slough Fish and Wildlife Area’s J.C. Murphey Lake will be temporarily relaxed starting December 15. The change . . .
Deer Season is still in for bow, crossbow, and muzzleloaders. There’s still time to bag that deer. If you aren’t a ‘big’ game hunter then remember that rabbit season and squirrel season is in until the end of January. Check out the hunting . . .
RESERVATION CALL CENTER NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
Campers and picnickers who want to reserve a campsite, picnic shelter, recreation building or cabin at DNR state parks or reservoirs, (Starve Hollow State Forest or Deam Lake State Recreation Area) will . . .
ANNUAL ENTRANCE PASSES
FOR 2011 AVAILABLE
Indiana state park/reservoir annual entrance permits for 2011 are now available for online purchase. Individuals may order an annual entrance permit, which costs $36 for state residents, by going to . . .
CODES
“You have to have a code to live by and something to believe in.”
Bruce F. McCune 1891 – 1977
CONSERVATION PLEDGE
(What people higher up are missing.)
I give my pledge as an American to save and faithfully to defend from waste the natural . . .
Festival of Freezing Moon, Summit Lake State Park, October 22-23
The fourth annual Festival of the Freezing Moon will be held at Summit Lake State Park, October 22-23. This year’s festival features the annual Campsite Decorating Contest, Chili Cook-Off, . . .
ABOUT FISH AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT IN INDIANA
Fish and wildlife management and public access are funded by fishing and hunting license revenue and also through the Sport Fish and Wildlife Restoration Programs administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife . . .
WATER ACTIVITIES ABOUND
Free Hoosier Outdoor Experience
Sept. 18-19
Water activities at the free Hoosier Outdoor Experience, September 18-19, at Fort Harrison State Park in Indianapolis will run the gamut. Those interested in kayak and canoe paddling, . . .
SALAMONIE’S SENIOR CITIZEN
FALL FEST
The 2010 Salamonie Senior Fall Fest will take place September 13-16, at the Salamonie Reservoir Interpretive Center. Anyone over age 50 is welcome for a few days of fun, during which he or she could learn a new . . .
OUABACHE’S FALL FESTIVAL
(NOTE: Ouabache is pronounced Wa-Bash)
Volunteers age 16 and older are needed to assist with Ouabache State Park’s Fall Festival Weekend, October 29-30.
Ouabache’s Fall Festival is an opportunity for families to enjoy the . . .
DNR TO ERECT BARRIER TO
BLOCK ASIAN CARP
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources will implement a short-term step to address the advance of Asian carp up the Wabash River system and their potential movement into the Maumee River, a tributary to Lake . . .
Registration opens for September 17-19 Riders Rendezvous at Salamonie Reservoir
Salamonie Reservoir will present the Salamonie Riders Rendezvous, Friday, September 17th through Sunday, September 19th. Participants can bring their horses and camp for . . .
MOST STATE PARKS AND RESERVOIRS FACILITIES OPEN AFTER STORMS
Most of Indiana’s state parks and reservoirs are open and ready to enjoy despite recent storms, according to Dan Bortner, director of the Department of Natural Resources Division of Indiana . . .
WHERE CAN I GO CAMPING
THAT’S CLOSE BY?
(I don’t like to rough it)
I would suggest you head to Ouabache (pronounced Wabash) State Recreation Area with your air-conditioned motor home, tent camper, or hard side camper:
•it’s close – it’s . . .
WHAT ARE SOME TIP$ THAT $AVE?
Always have several rolls of toilet paper stashed around like in the glove compartment, chuck box, car door pockets, trunk, coat pocket, toilet kit, and cupboard. At the cabin, install a towel rack with a removable . . .
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE CAMP SNACKS?
Every deer camp, elk camp, trout camp, fish camp, and reunion camp has its own private, favorite snack(s) that have come to be traditions and are looked forward to being there when the gang arrives. These snacks are . . .