The Great Outdoors

New path to connect Aboite trails with Fort Wayne and New Haven   Mayor Graham Richard led a groundbreaking on Monday,

“The people shall have a right to bear arms, for the defense of themselves and the State.” These seventeen clear

Wetland Birds Slideshow – September 21, 7 p.m.Northern Pintail, Buffleheads, Spotted Sandpipers, and more! Join Paul McAfee, expert Birder and

INDIANA’S FALL TURKEY SEASON begins OCTOBER 1-22   Archery equipment can be used the entire season. Firearms will be allowed

NEW HUNTING SEASON FOR YOUNG HOOSIERS   The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has developed three new hunting seasons for

SEASONS FOR HUNTING EARLY MIGRATORY BIRDS ANNOUNCED   The DNR has announced the early migratory bird hunting seasons for this

Noted outdoor writer and television personality, Ron Schara will be speaking for the annual fundraising banquet to benefit the Sheets

The public is invited to join the St. Joseph River Watershed Initiative Board of Directors for a celebration of ten

NEW STRATEGY FOR CONTROLLING MUTE SWANS   In a move designed to better protect the general public and control Indiana’s mute

A GREAT TIME TO TRY STATE PARKS – JUNE IS GREAT OUTDOORS MONTH   This is Great Outdoors Month, as designated

Every year, careless use of barbecue grills is the cause of hundreds of fires. The resulting property damage can be

DEER HUNTING FEES REDUCED To better maintain a balanced deer herd, the DNR has encouraged the taking of antlerless deer

Each year, approximately 75,000 people are injured seriously enough by lawnmowers to require emergency room treatment. “Only a small percentage

DNR AWARDS HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANTS   Once again, the Department of Natural Resources Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology is

Reserved Turkey Hunt Check-In Time Changed   Turkey hunters drawn for reserved hunts at eastern or central Indiana public properties

Putting Down Roots Program   For preschoolers at the Salamonie Interpretive Center April 11 & 26 The Salamonie Interpretive Center

SHOULD YOU PRUNE YOUR TREES IN THE SPRING?   How deep must fertilizer be applied to reach the roots of

HOOSIER RIVERWATCH Again this year, Hoosiers will take part in monitoring the health of local rivers or streams. The DNR

ENJOY WINTER AT STATE PARKS AND RESERVOIRS   The holidays are over, but winter has just begun at Indiana state

Last year, the Indiana bald eagle population expanded in record proportions and Eagle Watch Weekend, Indiana’s premier eagle viewing event,

Other than raking up falling leaves, colder weather usually means the season for yard maintenance is over. But don’t worry,

2006 DNR SPORTS LICENSES   2005 annual hunting and fishing license expiration dates and stamp privileges extended to March 31,

STATE PARK FEES FOR 2006   Visitors to see some fees go up, some go down   Visitors to Indiana

DEAR FELLOW INDIANA DEER HUNTERS HUNT DEER!   The 2005 deer hunting season is upon us, and I hope it will