Indiana State Park Inn Summer Lodging Savings
Stay two nights, and receive 25% off your stay May 30 through Sept. 1, 2022. Valid Sunday through Thursday only. Must stay two consecutive nights. Certain property specific restrictions may apply.
Reserve today by calling 1.877.LODGES1 or reserve online at IndianaInns.com.
 Free Fishing Weekend is June 4-5
Indiana offers four Free Fishing Days each year to provide Indiana residents the chance to fish without the need for a fishing license.
The weekend of June 4 and 5 marks two of those days. Take the weekend to spend time by the water with family or friends.
Not sure where to go? Visit our Where to Fish page to view free, public access fishing spots throughout Indiana.
 Need a summer job?
Looking for a summer job that gets you out into nature? We’re hiring seasonal staff for the 2022 recreation season at State Parks and Fish & Wildlife areas. Some of the available jobs include, labor/property workers, lifeguards, gate attendants, naturalist aides, office help & more. Apply online at http://on.IN.gov/dnrjobs.
Indiana State Park Inns are also hiring for an assortment of jobs at all seven locations. Find out more at Indianainnsjobs.com.
Attention Father’s Day Shoppers
Dad wants Outdoor Indiana magazine, the premier outdoors magazine concentrated on the Hoosier state. Buy him a gift subscription or get one for yourself at shopINstateparks.com.
 Photo by Carla Hall of Roann, color category winner
Historic Preservation photo contest winners announced
In honor of the state’s Historic Preservation Month, which is May, the DNR Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology announced the winners of its annual Historic Preservation Month photo contest.
Explore your Indiana State Parks
 View this video that takes you to each Indiana State Park. Now that summer is quickly approaching, find your next property to explore.
 Natural Resources Foundation celebrates Earth Day by growing Indiana’s forests
In partnership with Duke Energy and the Division of Forestry, 5,000 trees and five new forested acres were added to Ravinia State Forest on Earth Day.
Dozens of volunteers, including Indiana First Lady Janet Holcomb and Duke Energy Indiana state president Stan Pinegar, joined the tree planting efforts.
Eight K-9 teams that completed the DNR Division of Law Enforcement’s nine-week K-9 Resource Protection program were recently recognized during a graduation ceremony.
Graduating teams came from the states of Indiana, Virginia, Kansas, and Washington, as well as from the African country of Zambia.
The two participants from Africa are handlers for the Zambia Department of National Parks and Wildlife. Both handlers have countrywide wildlife authority in Zambia. The new teams will focus on detecting bush meat, elephant ivory, rhino horn, pangolin scales, firearms, and ammunition.
 DNR seeks to fill Indiana Conservation Officer positions
The Indiana DNR Division of Law Enforcement is looking for highly motivated, outdoor-centered individuals to fill Indiana Conservation Officer positions across the state.
Anyone interested should first read “Become a Conservation Officer” at on.IN.gov/dnrlaw and complete the pre-screening test under the “Apply” link on that webpage. Successful completion of the pre-screening test is required to receive an application for the hiring process.
You also must be able to pass minimum Indiana Law Enforcement Academy physical fitness requirements.
2022-23 Migratory Bird Hunting Seasons Announced
Indiana’s migratory bird hunting seasons for 2022-23 have been submitted to the US Fish and Wildlife Service. These seasons include those for mourning doves, waterfowl (ducks, coots, mergansers, and geese), woodcock, snipe, and sora rails.
 DNR needs volunteer paddlers to collect wildlife data
Indiana paddlers have a unique opportunity to observe wildlife while enjoying Indiana’s water resources. We are asking paddlers for help. The information collected will allow wildlife managers to estimate changes in key wildlife populations over time.
Volunteer paddlers can sign up to complete paddling trip postcards documenting the wildlife they observe while floating from June 1 to July 31. Volunteers will be mailed a packet upon sign-up. Previous volunteers will be mailed a new packet and do not need to sign up again.
 Earn a bonus check-in on your State Nature Passport
Make an unrestricted donation of $10 or more to the Indiana Natural Resources Foundation before the end of May and earn another check-in on your Indiana State Nature Passport.
Donate at https://www.indiananrf.org/one-time-gift-form/ and include “State Nature Passport” in the “In Honor” box on the form.
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The Foundation celebrates and preserves Indiana’s natural legacy by raising funds to support the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and its programs.
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