Free Fishing Weekend, June 6-7
Indiana residents do not need a fishing license or trout/salmon stamp to fish in Indiana’s public waters on June 6-7. Many fun fishing events are taking place across the state, including Family Learn to Fish workshops in Carmel, Goshen, Osceola, Indianapolis, Edinburgh, and Evansville. More information
NRC drops deer rifle, sunfish proposals
The Indiana Natural Resources Commission (NRC) authorized certain fee changes for some DNR properties and gave final approval to a package of fish and wildlife rules after dropping three proposals in that rule package.
The proposals that were removed from the fish and wildlife package would have expanded the use of high-powered rifles for deer hunting, placed a statewide 25-fish daily bag limit on sunfish (i.e., bluegill), and allowed landowners to provide oral permission instead of requiring written permission for another individual to take coyotes from the landowner’s property. Read more
 Looking for a career with Fish & Wildlife?
Here’s what it takes to be part of our team.
Here are some opportunities:
* Assistant Property Manager Sugar Ridge FWA
* Assistant Property Manager Roush FWA
* Landscape Conservation Initiative Liaison
* Stewardship Program Director
* Nongame Bird Biologist
* Environmental Manager 2
* Property Manager Hovey Lake FWA
* Assistant Property Manager Winamac FWA
* Assistant Property Manager Pigeon River FWA
* Assistant Property Manager Public Access South
* Deer Biologist
View more details for these positions and apply at www.careers.IN.gov (search “natural resources” in the keyword box for all DNR jobs)
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Bluegill fishing returns to Kunkel Lake
Bluegill fishing is picking up at Kunkel Lake in Ouabache State Park due to a successful DNR fish eradication and restocking project.
Before the renovation, the 25-acre impoundment in Wells County was overrun by carp, small bluegills and crayfish. The water was muddy and aquatic plants were sparse.
To remove the unwanted fish and improve fish habitat, DNR officials lowered the water level in Sept. 2013 and treated the remaining pools with rotenone, a fish toxicant.
The lake was then refilled and stocked in March 2014 with 19,000 bluegills and 5,200 largemouth bass. An additional 2,600 channel catfish were added last fall.
The project was funded through fishing license revenue. Find out more
Free family fun nights at Kingsbury range
Two family fun nights at the Kingsbury Fish & Wildlife range are scheduled for June 23 and June 30.
Participants will be instructed in firearm safety and shooting instruction using .22-caliber rifles. The range will be open to the public. Proper shooting range etiquette will be instructed. All ammunition and firearms provided. You have the option of bringing your own .22-caliber rifle. Bring ear and eye protection. The fun begins both days at 5 p.m. (CDT).
Registration is required by noon the day of the event by calling (219) 393-3612.
 Federal “Duck Stamp” increases to $25
The Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, or “Duck Stamp,” will increase in price for the first time in 24 years.
The cost will go from $15 to $25. The increase adjusts for inflation over the last 24 years. Read more
Workshop scheduled for designing, conducting student field investigations
A free workshop on designing and conducting field investigations with students will be from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., June 9. Held at Celery Bog Nature Area in West Lafayette, participants will be introduced to skills and concepts of citizen science. They will design and conduct an investigation on the Celery Bog property. Participants will receive materials from the Conservation Education Toolkit designed by the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies.
Participants should bring a sack lunch and come dressed to go outdoors.
The workshop is free, but early registration is required. To register, contact Mary Cutler at (765) 567-2993 or mcut@msn.com.
DNR grants address sediment, logjams
Five Indiana counties will fix sediment and logjam problems in lakes and rivers thanks to $320,900 in grant funding this spring from the DNR.
The grants are part of the Lake and River Enhancement (LARE) program in DNR’s Division of Fish & Wildlife.
The projects selected for spring 2015 involve 11 lakes and three rivers. They were selected in a competitive process from among applications submitted by local sponsors. The grantees must share at least 20 percent of the cost. Read more
DNR studies Clear Lake trout stocking
DNR biologists are conducting a study at Clear Lake in Steuben County to try to understand why one of the best trout fishing spots in northern Indiana is declining.
Approximately 20 percent of trout stocked into the lake have been tagged just below the dorsal fin with a small “spaghetti” tag.
Anglers who catch tagged trout are encouraged to return the tags to the tag return station at either the DNR public access site or Clear Lake Marina. Read more
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