Bonus antlerless quotas reduced in 19 counties
Bonus antlerless county quotas have been set for the 2014 Indiana deer hunting season, with quotas being reduced in 19 counties and increased in four.
The quota assigned to a county represents the number of antlerless deer a hunter may take in that county above the basic bag limits. A license is needed for each deer taken.
Determining bonus antlerless quotas is based on a variety of factors - crop damage reports, deer-vehicle collisions, deer-vehicle collisions per billion miles driven, and landowner and hunter surveys that measure individual satisfaction level with deer numbers per county. Read more
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Come see us at State Fair Fishin’ Pond and DNR building, Aug. 1-17
Stop by the DNR building at the state fair, learn about animals, enjoy programs, meet our staff and cool off from the heat.
Check out the large aquariums filled with fish you'll find in Indiana waters, see a snake or two, and view live raptors at the amphitheater.
Interested in volunteering for the State Fair Fishin' Pond? You'll get a free fair ticket and T-shirt. See our schedule of events.
 HRI celebrating a successful year
The Healthy Rivers INitiative (HRI) just celebrated its 4th anniversary in it's quest to establish Indiana as a national leader in wetlands and wildlife protection. Learn more about the HRI accomplishments this year.
Reserved hunt applications start July 1
Applications for many reserved hunts start July 1, including, state park deer reduction hunts, military/refuge deer hunts, dove hunts and other gamebird or small game hunts on DNR properties.
To apply, an applicant must possess a valid hunting license for the species they intend to hunt. Not sure which license you need? Find out with the sport license finder.
 Bird banders in action last year
Fish & Wildlife staff banding mourning doves, ducks and Canada geese
In July, our wildlife staff will be banding doves, ducks and Canada geese. Biologists will determine the age and sex of each bird. A small metal band is affixed to the leg of the bird. These bands do not injure or impair the birds and will remain on for life. Hunters will occasionally harvest these banded birds and relay the information back to the bird banding lab through the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Important data about migration patterns, longevity and population dispersal is determined by these band recoveries.
Shooting range events for families and veterans
Kingsbury FWA will offer several family fun nights at the shooting range in July. Each event will have different firearms that'll be featured. The event is free, but registration is required. More information.
J.E. Roush FWA will be hosting a veterans shooting sports day on the range on July 20, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. More information.
Educators learn how to teach bowhunting to students
Join us at Pine Knob Park in Howe, IN for an explore bowhunting workshop. This workshop gives educators the tools to teach students how to interact with natural resources by developing basic skills used to bowhunt with a focus on getting close to animals. The program is designed to teach educators of students from 11-17 years of age. More information.
Progress on Crosley FWA shooting range
We’re making progress on the shooting range at Crosley FWA with help from Atterbury FWA and public access staff. We'll announce the opening in a future edition of Wild Bulletin.
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