Tweet ndiana State Forest Recreation Division of Forestry owns and manages nearly 150,000 acres of forestland for the benefit of Indiana residents. These properties provide numerous recreational opportunities as well as timber products, wildlife habitat and watershed protection. … Continue reading →
Tweet Pokagon State Park’s refrigerated Toboggan Run near Angola, Indiana, has about 90,000 riders every season. With the 30-foot tower and dips and valleys, the total vertical drop is 90 feet over the course of a quarter mile. The top recorded speed … Continue reading →
Tweet Outdoor Indiana calendar issue The state’s best magazine includes the state’s best 2020 wall calendar in the November-December issue, which also features an article on the 100-year anniversary of the DNR. The calendar sells separately for $10 but is … Continue reading →
Tweet The $99 State Park Holiday Gift Pack includes: A 2020 Indiana resident State Park Annual Entrance Permit. A $65 gift card (you choose either an Inns card for hotel lodging, or a Camp card for site reservations). A 1-year … Continue reading →
Tweet Hoosiers interested in learning how to fish are invited to attend one of our upcoming fishing workshops: Oct. 12 – Learn to Fish for Muskie, Indianapolis Oct. 18 – Learn to Fish for Trout, Fort Wayne Oct. 26 – Learn to Fish … Continue reading →
Tweet Award-winning photo from Turkey Run taken by Emily Monticue Voting is open for Visit Indiana’s 2019 Best of Indiana people’s choice campaign, and one of the categories is favorite hiking trails, many of which are managed by the DNR. … Continue reading →
Tweet This year, Fish & Wildlife will offer several free educational presentations during the Indiana State Fair, Aug. 2–18. Please be sure to join us at the DNR’s Natural Resources Building for the following programs: Saturday, Aug. 3: Native Plants & … Continue reading →
Tweet Gov. Eric Holcomb has proclaimed July 2019 as Lakes Appreciation Month. Lakes and reservoirs are among Indiana’s most valuable natural resources and need to be protected for future generations. They provide drinking water, irrigation, energy, recreation, scenic beauty and wildlife … Continue reading →
Tweet Ever hooked a fish that left you scratching your head? There is now an easy way to help identify your catch. Snap a photo or two, provide some information on where it was caught, and send it all to fishid@dnr.IN.gov for … Continue reading →
Tweet Event Description: The Department of Natural Resources and the Indiana Plein Air Painters Association (IPAPA) are partnering on a project that will eventually culminate with a traveling museum exhibition titled “Historic Indiana En Plein Air.” During the next 15 … Continue reading →
Tweet Please join us! Hike as many as you like…or all of them! This year, the Division of Nature Preserves is teaming with some of its partner organizations and land trusts to hold a series of hikes on nature preserves. We hope … Continue reading →
Tweet DNR State Fair Fishin’ Pond The DNR’s Go FishIN program operates the Fishin’ Pond during the State Fair. 2019 will be our 14th year. The Fishin’ Pond allows children ages 5-17 the opportunity to fish for free. Parents sign-up their kids at … Continue reading →
Tweet Free Fishing Days, May 18, June 1-2 Indiana residents do not need a fishing license or a trout and salmon stamp to fish the state’s public waters on Free Fishing Days. Parks across the state will be hosting fishing events. … Continue reading →
Tweet Please join us! Hike as many as you like…or all of them! This year, the Division of Nature Preserves is teaming with some of its partner organizations and land trusts to hold a series of hikes on nature preserves. We hope … Continue reading →
Tweet Gov. Eric Holcomb has proclaimed this week, April 8-12, as Invasive Species Awareness Week in Indiana, an important reminder for Hoosiers to watch for potentially devastating pests. With the arrival of camping season, visitors to DNR properties can help … Continue reading →
Tweet Indiana residents do not need a fishing license or a trout and salmon stamp to fish the state’s public waters on Free Fishing Days. Parks across the state will be hosting fishing events. Check out the DNR Calendar for an event near … Continue reading →
Tweet May Gone Fishing, South Bend (5/4/2019) Crew Captain Workshop, Indianapolis (5/9/2019) Project WET Workshop, Greenwood (5/11/2019) Ladies Day at the Range, Atterbury Shooting Complex (5/11/2019) Family Learn to Fish the River, Elkhart (5/18/2019) Family Learn to Fish, Carmel (5/18/2019) Family Learn to Fish, Indianapolis (5/18/2019) Family … Continue reading →
Tweet Event Description: As the weather warms and more people get out on their boats, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources reminds boaters to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species by cleaning, draining, and drying their watercraft when they … Continue reading →
Tweet Your Go! Pack includes: A state park annual entrance permit (regular or senior) Your choice of a $40 CAMP gift card – or a $40 INN gift card A nylon backpack to use when hiking our properties with your … Continue reading →
Tweet Prophetstown State Park is expanding under an agreement to purchase 134 acres of land on the southeast side of the park’s existing footprint. The land, part of the park’s original master plan, has been sought by the DNR … Continue reading →
