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 DNR launches new license purchasing system
DNR’s new online system makes it easier to buy fishing, hunting, and trapping licenses. INHuntFish.com requires customers 18 and older to create an online account. Customers use the account to purchase their licenses, purchase or redeem gift certificates, acquire their Harvest Information Program (HIP) number, and make donations.
Customer IDs vital to using online services
Your customer ID number, located on your DNR-issued hunting, fishing, or trapping license, is your unique identifier for checking in game, buying a license, and getting your HIP number.
2016 migratory bird and waterfowl hunting season dates
Hunting season dates for waterfowl and other migratory birds have been proposed to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Beginning this year, the federal regulatory cycle has been altered. Rather than two separate processes for early and late seasons, all migratory bird hunting seasons are selected together. The seasons are based on population and habitat data gathered the year before.
Lake trout shatters previous state record
Indiana’s youngest charter boat captain shattered the state lake trout record by “accidentally” catching a fish that was older than he is.
Tyler Kreighbaum, 25, owner of Tightline Fishing Charters in Michigan City, caught the fish in Lake Michigan on June 11. It measured 44 inches long and weighed 37.55 pounds, beating the previous state record by about 8 pounds.
2016-17 bonus antlerless quotas
Bonus antlerless county quotas have been set for 2016-17 deer seasons. Quotas are reduced in five counties and increased in two.
State Park deer reduction hunt applications online
The 2016 state park deer reductions hunt applications are now being accepted. Applicants must possess any valid license to take a deer in Indiana at the time of application.
Hunters Helping Farmers applications now live
The Hunters Helping Farmers Program is now accepting applications online through Aug. 30.
DNR proposes walleye stocking at Shriner Lake
Shriner Lake, north of Columbia City, will be stocked with 1,200 walleye fingerlings this fall. The walleyes will measure 6-8 inches long and will be skimmed from a stocking of 6,690 walleyes at Sylvan Lake in Noble County.
Brews for Bats & Birds rescheduled for Aug. 27
Metazoa Brewing Co. has rescheduled the Brews for Bats & Birds nongame wildlife fundraiser to Aug. 27. The event is from 1-4 p.m.
Ticket prices:
Early bird (before Aug. 20): $25
Late lampmussel (online until Aug. 26): $30
Turtle’s pace (at the door): $35
See any turkeys?
Help us monitor summer production of wild turkeys by recording wild turkey sightings during July and August using our online survey.
 Improved fish habitat in Sullivan County
DNR fish biologists recently spent a couple days placing more than 150 habitat structures into Sullivan Lake as part the Reservoir Habitat Enhancement Program. Structures were placed in six coves throughout the 471 acre lake at depths of 5 to 10 feet of water. Watch a video of them in action.
NRC to meet July 19 at Fort Harrison State Park
The Indiana Natural Resources Commission will conduct its next bimonthly meeting on Tuesday, July 19, at Fort Harrison State Park in Indianapolis. The meeting begins at 10 a.m. in The Garrison ballroom, 6002 N. Post Road, Indianapolis.
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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 Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs administered by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. These programs collect excise taxes on sporting arms and ammunition, archery equipment, fishing equipment, and motor boat fuels. The money is distributed among state fish and wildlife agencies based on land size and the number of licensed anglers and hunters in each state. Find out more information about fish and wildlife management in Indiana at www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild.
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