The Great Outdoors

SPRING MILL STATE PARK IN TOP 10 The 10k volksmarch at Spring Mill State Park, has been named one of

Little River Wetlands Project, a local nature organization protecting over 1000 acres of wetlands southwest of Fort Wayne, will offer

RESTOCKING YOUR TACKLE BOX FOR THE NEW YEAR by Boyd Duckett   If you’re like me, I’m sure more than a

Little River Wetlands Project, a local nature organization protecting over 1000 acres of wetlands southwest of Fort Wayne, will offer

Connecting to birds and wildlife is one of the greatest benefits of gardening. Fall and winter are perfect times to

As the explosion of fall fades into winter, some mourn the loss of beauty in their gardens. Winter lacks the

STATE PARKS TRAILS READY FOR FALL   With cooler temperatures, fewer mosquitoes and the crunch of colorful autumn leaves underfoot,

TREE STAND SAFETY TIPS   Falls from tree stands are the leading cause of hunting accidents in Indiana. But many of

SOFT BAIT IN THE AUTUMNby Bob Jensen   When fish go on the bite during the autumn months, there are

PUT & TAKE PHEASANT HUNT The Indiana Department of Natural Resources offers put-and-take hunting for ring-necked pheasants, November 17 – 25,

STATES ARCHAEOLOGY MONTH STARTS SEPTEMBER 1 Hoosier history buffs can learn about archaeological sites and artifacts, make stone tools and

DNR supports bald eagles’ removal from endangered list   The success the Indiana DNR has had reintroducing bald eagles demonstrates

SENIOR FISHING Each senior citizen’s purchase of a discounted senior fishing license will bring the state an additional $7.90 of

Residents are reminded that it’s not too late to apply to have the City plant a street tree for them

Little River Wetlands Project, a local nature organization, will hold its Second Annual Open House at Eagle Marsh on Saturday,

Each senior citizen’s purchase of a discounted senior fishing license will bring the state an additional $7.90 of federal money,

Oil and gas wells are being drilled in Indiana at a pace that hasn’t been seen for at least 15

BECOMING AN OUTDOORS WOMAN Registrations begin March 1 for a three-day workshop. Learn outdoor skills, such as camping, canoeing, fishing

INDIANA HERITAGE TRUST REPORT   Blue plate partners protect 40 more natural properties in 2006 IHT hopes to conserve 100,000 acres

DNR NURSERIES HAVE 1 MILLION SEEDLINGS AVAILABLE   The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago, the

DNR BUYS FARMLAND WITH TIMBER SALES REVENUE   The DNR has acquired 184 acres of wooded hills and gently rolling