Become a Conservation Officer; enjoy a thrilling and rewarding career
Looking to make a difference in your community and do so in the great outdoors? Life as a Conservation Officer is far from an ordinary job and we are hiring.
Conservation Officers save people who are trapped in flood waters or stranded in caves. They trudge into backcountry areas to help injured hikers or hunters. They often work in the most remote areas where backup is far away. Because of this, recruits must survive a challenging screening process and military style training.
Candidates will be tested on intelligence, fitness and, above all, integrity.
The first step towards becoming a Conservation Officer begins with taking an online pre-screening test.
Still not convinced, watch the video below and see Indiana Conservation Officers in action.
Find out more about what it takes to become an Indiana Conservation Officer.
Find out what fish are biting in your area lakes
Anglers can find out what fish are biting in a certain lake on what bait by looking online at the updated DNR fishing reports.
The new look splits the state into three zones, North, Central, and South. Each zone can be clicked on an interactive map to see all lake reports in that region. A dropdown list of lakes in the system is also available to allow quick specific searches. Read more
 Fun shoot at Roush FWA
The 8th annual youth/adult fun shoot will be on June 15 from noon to 4 p.m. Lunch will be provided.
Challenge your shotgun, rifle and pistol shooting skills. First time shooters, seasoned shooters, are all welcome. Find out more
 Bringing the Fish to the People, the Go FishIN in the City Program
Go FishIN in the City is in its second year of bringing fish to urban areas. Lakes in this program are stocked with catchable sized (and edible) channel catfish. Trout also are stocked in a few locations. If you’re in an urban area, it’s likely there's a stocked lake near you. A fishing license is required for anyone 18 or older, and a trout stamp is needed to fish for trout.
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Activities to try in Indiana’s State Parks & Reservoirs
Here are a few ideas. More activities are listed at www.interpretiveservices.IN.gov. Get outdoors and have a great time.
Move More – Outdoors
• Try the Fitness Challenge. Run, walk, ride or swim your way to better health and to prizes like annual passes and Inn gift cards.
• Canoe the Tippecanoe. Purchase a waterproof Tippecanoe River Water Trails Map with mileage, locations and pictures of 10 access sites in Pulaski County. Available at Tippecanoe River State Park office for $6.
• First Saturday Hike at Versailles State Park at 9 a.m. on June 7. Hosted by Friends of Versailles State Park. Meet at Oak Grove Parking Lot, Leashed Dogs welcome
• Yoga on the Beach at Indiana Dunes State Park, 10 a.m. every Thursday through Aug. 28 in front of beach pavilion $10/session fee. Co-sponsored by Bleu Lotus Yoga.
• Women’s Only Hike 10 a.m. at Versailles State Park on June 14 with the Friends of Versailles State Park. Call Katherine Taul to reserve a spot (812) 689-7431.
• Tri-State Six-Hour Mountain Bike Race on June 22 at Versailles State Park.
Outdoor Skills and Fun
• Outdoor Adventure Showcase at Mississinewa Lake’s Miami SRA on June 7. Enjoy water ski shows, camping and other outdoor equipment vendors, a 5K run and kid’s fishing derby from 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free with gate admission.
• Indiana Dunes Glamping Weekend, June 6-8 with special hikes, jewelry making workshops, sunset toast, beach yoga, campfire recipes, and more.
• Basic Archery Workshop at Hardy Lake on June 8, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. free with gate admission for ages 8 and up. All equipment furnished. Space limited and registration is required. Email LGrow@dnr.in.gov or call (812) 794-2244.
• Youth Target Shoot at Mississinewa Lake on June 28. Program is free. For more information, call (260) 468-2127.
Enjoy Music and the Arts Outdoors
• Arts in the Park Festival at McCormick’s Creek State Park on June 14 from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Includes live music and an Art Fair with local artists and crafts persons featuring their original work for display and sale.
• Johnny Nevada and the Rockets open the McCormick’s Creek Summer Concert Series on June 21 at 7 p.m. in the park amphitheatre. Sponsored by the park’s Canyon Inn.
• Traditional Arts Showcase at Potato Creek State Park on June 21 from 11 a.m - 4 p.m., featuring music and art from north central Indiana.
• Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s “Patriotic Pops” Concert at Ouabache State Park, June 26 at 7:30 p.m. on the pool lawn.
• Third annual Chautauqua at Shades State Park on June 28. Enjoy Native American drumming, amazing magic, hands-on activities, and a bean dinner sponsored by local volunteer fire departments. The event is free; standard gate fees apply.
Discover Nature and History
• Singing Sands Star Show at Indiana Dunes State Park on June 21 from 8:30-11 p.m., co-sponsored by Calumet Astronomical Society. Enjoy a night of star talks, telescope viewing, and sky lore on the beach.
• Geology ROCKS, a geology appreciation day on June 21 at Brown County State Park Nature Center including talks, hikes and information from the Indiana Geological Survey.
• Bison Bash at Ouabache State Park on June 21. Experience life as a bison, hear about life and legends, try your hand at throwing buffalo chips.
• Clark Days at the George Rogers Clark Home site at 1101 Harrison Ave. in Clarksville, IN on June 28-29 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Features period demonstrations, re-enactments, children’s activities and more that relate to the life of George Rogers Clark.
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