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Indiana Big Mushroom Contest
Two morel mushroom recipes in less
than two minutes
Event Description
The latest online video in the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife’s CookIN Gone Wild series highlights morel mushrooms.
Morels are a delicacy in Indiana that many people hunt for every spring.
“We wanted to give a different spin on CookIN Gone Wild by showcasing some of Indiana’s wild edibles and not just wild game such as venison or duck,” said Michelle Cain, wildlife information specialist. “These two recipes give a couple of exciting new ways for people to enjoy morels.”
The easy recipes add gourmet flair to normal fried or sautéed morels. The morel mushroom cream sauce is versatile and great on any meat or pasta. The morel stuffed bacon cups with herbed goat cheese look and taste great and are a great appetizer for guests.
For the full recipes and to see the video go to wildlife.IN.gov/7562.htm.
Contact Information:
Name: Michelle Cain
Phone: (317) 234-8240
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Get outside this Memorial Day
weekend
Event Description
Although DNR campgrounds and cabins at state parks, state reservoirs and recreation areas are booked to capacity for Memorial Day weekend, some shelters remain available for picnics and other day-use gatherings.
Shelters can be reserved at Camp.IN.Gov or by calling 1-866-6CAMPIN (1-866-622-6746).
If you’re looking for a road trip, but not sure where to go, find property maps and facility information at stateparks.IN.gov. Many new features are ready to enhance your experience no matter when or where you visit.
If you're too late to make a reservation for the upcoming holiday weekend, don't miss out on camping over July 4th, Labor Day or anytime this summer. Cabins and campsites are still available, but will go quickly once Memorial Day passes.
Visit Camp.IN.Gov or call 1-866-6CAMPIN (1-866-622-6746) to reserve your favorite cabin, shelter or campsite.
Campers should consider DNR’s rule on firewood when making preparations for their camping stay. In-state visitors to state parks, state reservoirs, state forests and state fish & wildlife areas can bring firewood from home as long as the bark has been removed.
Guests may also bring firewood onto properties if it is: (1) kiln-dried scrap lumber, or (2) purchased outside the property and bears either a USDA compliance stamp or a state compliance stamp, or (3) purchased from the property camp store or on-site firewood vendor and has a state compliance stamp.
Visitors cannot bring firewood from out-of-state.
Contact Information:
Name: Christie Wilmoth
Phone: (317) 233-6258
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Week focuses on stopping spread of
ash tree killer
Event Description
Ash trees are dead and dying throughout Indiana by the thousands, costing Hoosiers millions and marring the landscape.
The killer is tiny, elusive and resilient. The emerald ash borer beetle, EAB for short, can fly, but not far. Its rapid spread is caused by humans moving the firewood in which the beetles thrive.
Memorial Day weekend travel traditionally coincides with a more sinister happening—more spread of this killer by unwary humans on summer vacation trips and weekend outings.
To remind Hoosiers and visitors to Indiana to protect forests by not moving firewood, Gov. Mike Pence has declared May 19-25 as Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week in Indiana.
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources regulates the types of firewood that can be brought onto State lands. The purpose is not only to stop spread of EAB, but also to fight the next invasive pest, which will likely travel in firewood, too.
The DNR requires all firewood entering state properties to: (1) be accompanied by a state or federal compliance stamp allowing such movement, or (2) be kiln-dried scrap lumber, or (3) be completely debarked if brought from home within Indiana.
To fight EAB, if you plan to have a campfire, the best option is to buy firewood close to where you will burn it; don’t bring it from home. Burn wood completely before leaving your site—don’t leave wood for the next person. Buying packaged firewood bearing a state or federal compliance stamp also helps.
Extensive information about the bug and the laws regarding firewood movement is at dnr.IN.gov/entomolo/3443.htm.
Suspected EAB infestations outside of the quarantine boundaries should be reported to DNR’s toll-free Invasive Species Hotline, 1-866-NO-EXOTIC. Insecticide treatments are available to protect individual trees from EAB. Many are cost effective. See eabindiana.info.
Contact Information:
Name: Marty Benson
Phone: (317) 233-3853
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Safe Boating Week, May 18-24,
focuses on life jacket use
Event Description
Excuses for not wearing a life jacket when boating abound.
"It's too hot! It doesn't look cool. I know how to swim. Nothing is going to happen to me."
Approximately 700 people drown in the United States each year from recreational boating accidents. The vast majority of those drowning victims probably used one of these excuses.
During North American Safe Boating Week (May 18-24) and throughout the boating season, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and the National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) remind boaters to WEAR IT! and be alert and aware while on the water.
"Most, if not all, drownings can be prevented by wearing a life jacket,” said Indiana Conservation Officer Lt. Bill Browne. “If we can keep people's head above water we can prevent drownings. Wearing a life jacket is the only prevention measure that is foolproof.”
Conservation officers are also urging people to boat sober, and plan for a designated boat driver if alcohol will be on board. Conservation officers arrested 337 people in 2012 for operating a motorboat while intoxicated.
Contact Information:
Name: Lt. Bill Browne
Phone: (317) 232-0658
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Game bird habitat development funds
available for landowners
Event Description
Private landowners looking to improve wildlife habitat on their property may qualify for financial assistance through the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife, particularly if they want to benefit bobwhite quail and ring-neck pheasants.
Bobwhite quail and ring-neck pheasant are prized game birds. However, populations of both have suffered from permanent habitat loss or lack of maintenance on existing habitat.
“It used to be that farming practices created and maintained a lot of the habitat that quail and pheasants needed,” said Gary Langell, private lands program manager for DNR Fish & Wildlife. “More ground was typically disturbed each year than what was planted and harvested. Many of those disturbed areas would remain idle for two or three years in a row before being disked up again and provided ideal nesting and winter cover. It is this type of habitat that we are lacking today, but it requires landowners to create and maintain it.”
The DNR Fish & Wildlife’s Private Lands Unit works with landowners to restore quail and pheasant habitat. A district wildlife biologist will meet with the landowner, inspect the property and prepare a detailed management plan. The biologist will also discuss financial assistance programs that are available through the DNR Fish & Wildlife to help offset the cost of habitat restoration or maintenance. Qualified landowners are reimbursed for finished work in the amount agreed to by DNR Fish & Wildlife. Enhanced cost-share assistance is available to landowners in any of the Division’s quail or pheasant priority areas.
“Each district wildlife biologist has a quail or pheasant priority area,” said Josh Griffin, south region private lands supervisor for DFW. “The more pheasant and quail habitat we can create or restore in these areas, the greater the potential for these birds to disburse into other areas of good habitat and maintain sustainable populations.“
To determine if your land is in a quail or pheasant priority area, see dnr.IN.gov/dnr/wild/2352.htm.
For more information on quail or pheasant priority areas, or for information on developing wildlife habitat on your property, contact your local district wildlife biologist. A directory is at dnr.IN.gov/fishwild/2716.htm.
Contact Information:
Name: Josh Griffin
Phone: (812) 526-8475
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Catfish stocking for May 18 fishing
event at Lakeside Park
Event Description
The DNR will stock 200 channel catfish in Fort Wayne’s Lakeside Park for a free public fishing event on Saturday, May 18.
The event is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. DNR staff will offer short, instructional sessions on basic fishing equipment and techniques. The sessions will begin each hour at the fishing pier on the east pond.
The DNR will also provide free bait and have cane poles, casting rods and other tackle for beginners. Those who borrow equipment must register onsite. Staff will help those who need assistance while fishing.
The DNR will stock the 14-inch long catfish on May 16 in the east pond. The stocking is part of the DNR’s Go FishIN in the City, a statewide effort to promote fishing in Indiana’s urban areas.
The DNR will also stock 200 catfish on May 16 into Shoaff Park Pond on the city’s north side. Both ponds received 200 catfish last month.
Saturday is a statewide Free Fishing Day, meaning no fishing license is required for Indiana residents to fish that day.
“May 18 is one of four Free Fishing Days in Indiana,” said Tyler Delauder, DNR assistant fisheries biologist. “It is our way of encouraging everyone to learn to fish.”
Although Delauder expects some catfish to be caught Saturday, those that avoid capture should grow even larger and be available throughout the summer.
“We plan to do some sampling later this summer to check on catfish survival and growth,” Delauder said. “We are also conducting an angler survey to estimate how many catfish are caught.”
A third catfish stocking at both ponds is scheduled for early June.
For more information on Go FishIN in the City, visit dnr.IN.gov/dnr/fishwild/7508.htm.
Contact Information:
Name: Jed Pearson
Phone: (260) 244-6805
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Good water levels expected for kids
fishing derbies, June 1
Event Description
Flood waters on Upper Wabash reservoirs have receded, clearing the way for four kids fishing derbies on June 1.
The free derbies are for kids ages 2 to 14 accompanied by adults. They are at Salamonie and Mississinewa lakes, J. E. Roush Fish & Wildlife Area and Ouabache State Park.
Each participant must use bait provided by DNR. Age categories are 2 to 5; 6 to 10; and 11 to 14. Prizes will be awarded for first-, second- and third-largest fish caught in each age group. There will be a grand-prize winner for largest fish overall.
Sign-in begins at 8:30 a.m. with rules and regulations given then. Fishing will be 9 to 10:30 a.m. Awards will be given after 10:30 a.m., and children and their adult must be present to win.
The event coincides with Free Fishing Weekend, when Indiana’s adult residents do not need a license to fish but all other general fishing regulations apply.
Advance registration is requested by calling Upper Wabash Interpretive Services at (260) 468-2127.
For more information on other UWIS programs, see dnr.IN.gov/uwis or Facebook.com/UpperWabash or call (260) 468-2127.
Upper Wabash Interpretive Services is at 3691 S. New Holland Road, Andrews, 46702.
Contact Information:
Name: Teresa Rody
Phone: (260) 468-2127
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
NRC approves Conrad Station Nature
Preserve
Event Description
The Natural Resources Commission on Tuesday approved the Conrad Station Nature Preserve in Newton County, a 342-acre property in the tallgrass prairie region of northwest Indiana.
It is the 252nd site to receive nature preserve status and was purchased in 1998 with assistance from the Indiana Heritage Trust program.
The site, which is owned by The Nature Conservancy, consists primarily of a black oak savannah, sand prairie, and a high-quality prairie restoration. It connects with a large area that includes TNC’s 7,200-acre Kankakee Sands, Beaver Lake Nature Preserve and Willow Slough Fish & Wildlife Area.
The Commission elected new DNR director Cameron Clark as the group’s secretary, replacing Rob Carter. Gov. Mike Pence appointed Clark as DNR director last Friday.
Among other actions, the Commission gave:
–Final approval for a requested slip rental rate increase for Kent’s Harbor Marina at Brookville Reservoir and for the Lake Monroe Sailing Association at Lake Monroe.
–Preliminary approval of a proposal that makes permanent modifications to a special boating ecozone near the Ball Wetland that lies between Tippecanoe Lake and James Lake in Kosciusko County. The ecozone was established in 2009 with a scheduled expiration of Jan. 1, 2014. Tuesday’s action makes permanent the modified ecozone, which was established to protect the wetland, enhance public safety, and create a clearly enforceable speed zone.
–Approval of changes to a non-rule policy that shifts federal consistency reviews from the DNR’s Lake Michigan Coastal Zone Program staff to the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife’s environmental unit.
Also, Sara Wesner was introduced to the Commission as the new assistant manager for Deer Creek and Wabashiki Fish & Wildlife Areas.
The NRC is an autonomous board that addresses issues pertaining to the DNR. Its membership includes the DNR director, heads of three other state agencies (Environmental Management, Tourism, and Transportation), six citizens appointed by the governor on a bipartisan basis, the chair of the NRC’s advisory council, and the president of the Indiana Academy of Science.
The Commission’s next scheduled meeting is July 16 at Fort Harrison State Park, Indianapolis.
Contact Information:
Name: Phil Bloom
Phone: (317) 232-4003
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
O’Bannon Woods SP’s Stagestop
Campground to remain closed
Event Description
O’Bannon Woods State Park’s Stagestop Campground will remain closed for this year’s camping season.
The 32-site campground is regularly closed for winter only. DNR officials decided not to reopen the campground this spring for several reasons.
Usage at Stagestop Campground has been declining as visitors have been migrating to another park campground that offers 263 sites and more amenities, including modern restrooms and closer access to trails and the park’s aquatic center.
Additionally, the cost of necessary improvements plus the cost of general operations and maintenance at Stagestop Campground far outweigh revenue generated there.
Finally, the planned closure of State Road 62 from Leavenworth east to the park will reduce access to the campground.
Park officials will evaluate the campground this summer to help determine what to do with it in the future.
Stagestop Campground has also served as a DNR public access site for canoeists and kayakers on the Blue River. River access at the campground will no longer be available; however, river access remains available a quarter-mile upstream at the DNR Blue River Chapel public access site, a quarter-mile downstream at Mill’s Crossing forest access roadway on S.R. 62, and farther downstream at the DNR Old Iron Bridge public access site on S.R. 62.
Blue River public access sites are managed by the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife and are on Harrison-Crawford State Forest lands.
O’Bannon Woods is at 7234 Old Forest Rd. Corydon, 47112.
Contact Information:
Name: Bob Sawtelle
Phone: (812) 738-8232
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Ouabache SP hosts bison hike, May 18
Event Description
Families can enjoy a guided stroll around the bison pen at Ouabache State Park on May 18 as part of the national “Kids to Parks Day.”
Visitors can watch the bison eat their morning meal and interact with each other.
The hour-long bison hike starts at the bison shelter at 10 a.m. and is sponsored by Upper Wabash Interpretive Services.
Hikers are encouraged to have a family picnic afterward, or hike one or more of the many trails.
The program is free after paying the standard gate fee of $5 per in-state vehicle and $7 per out-of-state vehicle.
For more information on other UWIS programs, see dnr.IN.gov/uwis or Facebook.com/UpperWabash or call (260) 468-2127.
Ouabache State Park is at 4930 E. St. Rd. 201, Bluffton, 46714.
Contact Information:
Name: Teresa Rody
Phone: (260) 468-2127
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Salamonie Interpretive Center to host
live birds of prey, May 18
Event Description
The public can see live birds of prey at Salamonie Interpretive Center on Saturday, May 18.
The family-oriented event, sponsored by Upper Wabash Interpretive Services, runs from 10 to 11 a.m. Birds from the interpretive center and Soarin’ Hawk Raptor Rehab will be featured.
The event is part of the national “Kids to Parks Day 2013.” After the raptor program, families are encouraged to take a hike on one of many trails, bring a picnic and enjoy spending time at one of Indiana’s State Parks & Reservoir properties.
The raptor program is free after the standard gate fee of $5 per in-state vehicle and $7 per out-of-state vehicle.
For more information on other UWIS programs, see dnr.IN.gov/uwis or Facebook.com/UpperWabash or call (260) 468-2127.
Salamonie Lake is at 9214 West-Lost Bridge West, Andrews, 46702.
Contact Information:
Name: Teresa Rody
Phone: (260) 468-2127
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Pokagon SP interpreter earns
hospitality honors
Event Description
Pokagon State Park interpreter Fred Wooley was recently awarded with the Lieutenant Governor’s Hoosier Hospitality Award.
The award recognizes several Hoosiers each year for exceptional service to Indiana tourism. Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann presented the award to Wooley and 17 others during a ceremony at the Indiana Statehouse.
Within the Department of Natural Resources, Wooley is known as the “gold standard” for hospitality, according to Vicki Basman, chief of interpretation for DNR’s Division of State Parks & Reservoirs.
As a park interpreter, Wooley’s job is to teach visitors about the natural and cultural history of Pokagon through events, educational programming and one-on-one interaction. He has worked at Pokagon for 32 years. The park is in Steuben County in northeast Indiana.
Basman cited Wooley’s hard work as the main reason why Pokagon’s interpretive center is one of the busiest in the state. Visitors to Pokagon know they will receive special attention from Wooley and come to the park to talk with him.
“If I could clone a hundred more Fred Wooleys to place in our parks from north to south, I would,” Basman said.
Contact Information:
Name: Vicki Basman
Phone: (317) 234-4926
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Waubee Lake weed on DNR watch list
Event Description
Growth of Eurasian watermilfoil, a non-native, invasive aquatic plant, poses a threat to recreation at Waubee Lake in Kosciusko County.
But DNR officials say more watermilfoil is not necessarily bad given the scarcity of other, native plants in the 187-acre lake.
Based on sampling by DNR fisheries biologists, coverage of Eurasian watermilfoil in Waubee Lake has increased five-fold since 2010. It is now the second most abundant plant, up from ninth in 2010. Where present, it is also denser than in 2010.
Last summer several near-shore areas were off-limits to boaters and swimmers where watermilfoil formed thick mats on the surface. Concerns are that it could spread even more.
The good news is that watermilfoil in Waubee Lake may help keep the water clean by tying up nutrients that otherwise might go into producing algae blooms.
Clean water allows sunlight to penetrate deeper in a lake, producing more oxygen from photosynthesis and improving fish habitat.
Water clarity last year at Waubee Lake was the best it had been in years. Objects as deep as 13 feet were still visible in August. Enough oxygen for fish was present down to 26 feet, compared to 20 feet in previous years.
If habitat conditions continue to improve, biologists may consider restocking ciscoes into Waubee Lake. Ciscoes, a cold-water fish, were present in the lake until the early 1970s but died out as water clarity and oxygen levels declined.
“Waubee Lake may be unique in that more watermilfoil here is not necessarily a bad thing,” said Jed Pearson, DNR biologist. “Unlike other lakes where milfoil threatens to displace native plant communities, Waubee Lake doesn’t have many plants.”
According to Pearson, aquatic plants have never been abundant in Waubee Lake.
“There is no question that milfoil is now a nuisance in some areas of the lake, but overall the amount of vegetation is still low,” Pearson said.
Pearson said the increase in water clarity and watermilfoil last year may have been due to the weather: hot, dry summers and mild winters allow watermilfoil to flourish. That could change as a result of this spring’s colder and wetter weather.
“We can’t predict how much milfoil will grow this year,” Pearson said. “If it continues to increase, we can take steps to reduce it, but we don’t want to start a major control program that could have negative side effects.”
Based on this wait-and-see approach, the DNR postponed a request last month from local residents for funds to help spray watermilfoil with herbicides.
The DNR, however, will allow spot treatments of watermilfoil in specific areas along residential shorelines where use is impaired and near the boat ramp where the risk of transfer by boaters is greater.
It is illegal to transport Eurasian watermilfoil from one lake to another.
Meanwhile, DNR biologists will resample Waubee Lake’s plant community in August to monitor watermilfoil abundance.
Contact Information:
Name: Jed Pearson
Phone: (260) 244-6805
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
“Fishy” evening reception for families
on May 24 at Paynetown SRA
Event Description
Monroe Lake’s Interpretive Services will kick off summer with a family-focused evening reception on Friday, May 24, from 6 to 8 p.m.
The “Fish, Food and Friends” reception will be at the activity center in Paynetown State Recreation Area, 4850 S. State Road 446.
Visitors can munch on fish-themed treats, and see which Monroe Lake fish made the staff’s Top Five list.
“Schools” of fish painted by students at eight Monroe County elementary schools will be featured on the walls. Kids also can enjoy “fishy” games, activities and crafts.
Staff will have information on the upcoming Free Fishing Weekend event at Paynetown SRA.
Visitors also can learn about a new program launching Memorial Day Weekend that will offer free rental of fishing equipment to Paynetown visitors.
This is the first time in two years that the activity center will be open the entire summer season. A record-setting flood in May 2011 destroyed most of the building contents. The renovation has just been completed.
For more information, call (812) 837-9967.
The standard entrance fee of $5 per in-state vehicle or $7 per out-of-state vehicle applies. Annual Entrance Passes are also available for purchase.
Monroe Lake is at 4850 South State Road 446, Bloomington, 47401.
Contact Information:
Name: Jill Vance
Phone: (812) 837-9967
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
“Talk” to Free Fishing Days/urban
fishing programs expert on Facebook,
May 14
Event Description
Facebook followers of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources can “talk” online about Indiana’s Free Fishing Days and urban fishing programs with Go FishIN coordinator Clint Kowalik on Tuesday, May 14, from 2-3 p.m. EDT on the DNR’s Facebook wall.
Kowalik will talk about how Indiana’s four Free Fishing Days and urban fishing programs are improving the fishing experience by stocking family-friendly urban ponds with large channel catfish and rainbow trout. The programs are designed to give adults and kids a great chance to catch a nice-sized fish. Participants are invited to join the conversation and bring any questions that they would like answered.
Future topics, instructions on how to join a conversation on Facebook, and commenting guidelines are posted at dnr.IN.gov/7315.htm.
To join a chat, go to the DNR’s Facebook wall, facebook.com/INdnr, and click “like” (if you are not already a “friend”).
You may begin typing in questions during the time slot. The DNR experts will answer questions as time allows.
Contact Information:
Name: Marty Benson
Phone: (317) 233-3853
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Indiana Dunes State Park offers
glamorous camping weekend, May 31
- June 2
Event Description
If “roughing it” isn’t for you, Indiana Dunes State Park is offering a themed weekend for camping glamorously, May 31 through June 2
Glamorous camping, or glamping, is a way to experience the outdoors without giving up creature comforts. The weekend coincides with International Glamping Weekend, which celebrates luxury camping and experiencing the great outdoors with advanced amenities.
“The nice thing about glamping is it allows folks that don’t want to rough it the opportunity to enjoy the semi-wild and appreciate places like the dunes,” said Jessica Rosier, park interpretive naturalist.
Weekend programs will focus on important women in dunes history, beach glass jewelry making, a camping recipe tasting and exchange, example glamping sites and other activities.
The weekend begins Friday, May 31, at 8 p.m., with a glamorous campfire gathering at the park’s Campground Shelter, and continues Saturday and Sunday with hikes and talks at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Visitors should check the park’s interpretive schedule for specific program titles and times. A special sunset toast will be Saturday at 7:30 p.m. from the historic pavilion rooftop.
Special program funding is courtesy the Friends of Indiana Dunes group.
Visitors are not required to stay overnight to enjoy any of the activities.
For more information about this or other park programs, call (219) 926-1390.
Indiana Dunes State Park is at 1600 North 25 E. Chesterton, 46304.
Contact Information:
Name: Brad Bumgardner
Phone: (219) 926-1390
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Small game hunting survey sent to
Indiana hunters
Event Description
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has mailed a survey to 15,540 Indiana hunters to help improve the management of Indiana’s small game and furbearer species.
By completing this 20-question survey, hunters can give opinions on their hunting experiences of quail, grouse, pheasant, squirrel, rabbit, woodthingy and crow.
DNR research biologists will gather the information and summarize it to help with management practices for these species.
“Hunter surveys are essential to determining how far Indiana hunters are willing to travel to hunt, the number of days they hunted, and if they’re satisfied with their hunting experiences,” said Budd Veverka, farmland game research biologist with the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife. “This information is integral to our management plans and strategies.”
If you received a survey, be aware that the return date has been changed to June 1, 2013.
Return the survey by that date for a chance to win Indiana sporting licenses and stamp privileges worth up to $50.
Contact Information:
Name: Budd Veverka
Phone: (812) 334-1137
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Nesting success continues for Indiana
peregrine falcons
Event Description
The success of the peregrine falcon in Indiana continues with another spring of encouraging nesting numbers.
DNR biologists have documented 16 peregrine falcon nests this year. Eggs or chicks were observed at 14. The remaining nests were inaccessible for observation, although biologists suspect those nests also contain eggs or hatchlings.
The total of 16 nests is down from 18 in 2012, but up from 12 in 2011.
No new nesting sites were discovered this year, although falcons nested at an existing nest box on Fort Wayne’s One Summit Center for the first time since 2007.
Chicks have already hatched at eight sites, including Fort Wayne, according to DNR non-game bird biologist John Castrale. Biologists will begin banding the young birds this month.
In Indianapolis, Kathy Q, a 15-year-old female peregrine, found a new mate after losing her longtime mate, Kinney, last year. Kinney died after striking Market Tower, where he had nested with Kathy Q for 10 years. At 19 years old, Kinney was believed to be the oldest and most productive peregrine in the Midwest, having fathered a combined 61 young with Kathy Q and a previous female.
Castrale said Kathy Q has partnered with a 2-year-old falcon named Will from Grand Rapids, Mich. Biologists know the bird’s name, origin and age because it is banded. The couple is raising four chicks this year.
“He showed up last fall after Kinney was found dead,” Castrale said. “They wintered in Indianapolis and formed a pair bond. So far it looks good.”
In South Bend, Guinevere, a 12-year-old female, has also found a new mate this year after losing her mate Zephyr last summer. Zephyr was found dead and also believed to have flown into a structure.
Guinevere’s new mate is unbanded, which means biologists know little about him.
After peregrine falcons fledge, males tend to settle about 100 miles from their birthplace and females tend to nest about 200 miles from their birthplace, Castrale said. One Indiana-released falcon dispersed to Davenport, Iowa, where she is nesting.
Peregrine falcons were reintroduced to Indiana from 1991 to 1994. Before reintroduction projects began in Midwestern states, the species had not been recorded in the state since 1906.
The bird is on Indiana’s endangered species list, although that could change this summer.
The Indiana Natural Resources Commission is considering delisting the bird, a move that Castrale suggested based on criteria established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Castrale said there are more peregrine falcons nesting in Indiana now than ever before.
“Sixteen doesn’t sound like a whole lot, but peregrines are widely dispersed,” Castrale said.
The peregrine falcon was removed from the federal endangered species list in 1999.
The 14 nesting sites where biologists confirmed eggs or hatching are:
East Chicago, ArcelorMittal Steel-Indiana Harbor East: Four eggs.
East Chicago, ArcelorMittal Steel-Indiana Harbor West: One egg.
Fort Wayne, One Summit Square: Four eggs; three hatched as of April 30.
Gary, U.S. Steel (coke plant): Four eggs.
Gary, Carmeuse Lime Plant: Four eggs.
Indianapolis, Market Tower: Four eggs; four hatched.
Indianapolis, IPL Stout Plant: Four eggs; four hatched.
Michigan City, NIPSCO Plant: Four eggs; one hatched as of April 29.
Madison, Ind./Milton, Ky. Bridge: At least one egg observed.
New Albany, Duke Energy, Gallagher Power Plant: Four eggs; three hatched as of April 30.
Porter, ArcelorMittal Steel-Burns Harbor Plant: Three eggs.
Porter NIPSCO Bailly Plant: Five eggs; three hatched as of May 6.
South Bend, City-County Building: Four eggs.
Whiting, BP Amoco refinery: Four eggs; three hatched as of May 7.
Nesting is also suspected in Wheatfield at the NIPSCO Schafer Power Plant and in Gary at U.S. Steel Steel Producing Plant, although egg-laying has not been confirmed. Additionally, falcons were spotted at six other locations in Indiana this spring, but with no evidence of nesting.
Falcon cams can be viewed at:
Indianapolis (Market Tower): blogs.indystar.com/falconblog/
Indianapolis (IPL Plant): apps.iplpower.com/axis/falcon.aspx
South Bend (City-County building): southbendin.gov/falcam/
Fort Wayne (One Summit Center): aep.com/environment/falconcam/
For information about the Midwest peregrines, see midwestperegrine.org/.
Contact Information:
Name: John Castrale
Phone: (812) 849-4586
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Specialty Crop Block Grant Funds
Available from Indiana State
Department of Agriculture
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Entry Description
INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) is encouraging specialty crop-related agribusinesses throughout the state to take advantage of funding opportunities.
Federal funding is available under the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP), with awards available in the range of $2,000 - $50,000 for activities and practices related to the specialty crop industry. These include:
increasing understanding and practice of nutritious eating habits
improving efficiency and reducing costs of distribution systems
helping entities establish good agricultural, handling and manufacturing practices
investing in research of food safety enhancement, developing new and improved seed varieties, new pest and disease controls and sustainability
market promotion of qualified Indiana food & other agricultural products
Applications must be submitted via email to ISDA by June 1st, 2013. Commissions, public entities, associations, and/or nonprofit organizations that represent specialty crops in Indiana agriculture, as defined by USDA, are eligible to apply.
Applications for the program can be found on the ISDA Web site under Grants and Funding Opportunities.
For additional information, contact Jill Pritchard atjpritchard@isda.in.gov or 317-800-1700.
Location Information:
Statewide
IN
Contact Information:
Name: Robert Ziegler
Phone: 317-690-3303
Email: rziegler@isda.in.gov
Indiana conservation officers offer
safe boating tips
Event Description
Indiana conservation officers are providing citizens with useful tips for Indiana boaters to enjoy a safe summer on the water.
Conservation officers will be patrolling Indiana waterways this summer to ensure that boaters comply with boating laws. Officers encourage boaters to become familiar with Indiana boating laws and follow safe boating procedures by following these tips:
1. Always wear a life jacket.
2. Never sit on the gunwale (side) of a motorboat while in motion.
3. Do not ride on the bow decking of a motorboat while in motion.
4. Never tow a skier or tuber without an observer.
5. Pay attention to marker buoys and idle zone restricted areas.
6. If 21 or older, only consume alcoholic beverages in moderation (0.08 is the legal limit).
7. Use navigational lights and anchor lights between sunset and sunrise.
8. Nighttime speed limit is 10 MPH on all inland lakes.
The online Indiana boating guide is at boat-ed.com/in/handbook/. A hard copy of this guide may be found at most boat marinas.
An informative boating violations video may be viewed atdnr.IN.gov/lawenfor/5066.htm.
Anyone witnessing boating violations or in need of assistance from a conservation officer can call (812) 837-9536 to reach any officer in the state.
Contact Information:
Name: Lt. William Browne
Phone: (765) 509-0207
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Special fishing event in Lafayette, May
18
Event Description
Children and adults interested in taking up fishing can learn how at a special event on Saturday, May 18, in Munger Park in Lafayette.
The event coincides with the statewide Free Fishing Day, when Indiana residents do not need a fishing license to fish Indiana public waters, and is in conjunction with GoFishIN in the City, a new DNR program to promote fishing in Indiana’s urban areas.
The event is free and open to everyone. Children must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult. Registration will be from 8:30 to 9 a.m. at the park. The event runs until noon.
Participants will receive instruction on angler ethics, fish identification, fishing tackle, casting technique and fish cleaning. After the instruction, anglers will fish with casting coaches.
Fishing poles, bait and tackle will be provided.
Before the event, the DNR will stock 100 keeper-size channel catfish in the 5-acre pond at Munger Park.
The event is sponsored by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Fish & Wildlife and the Lafayette Parks and Recreation Department.
For more information about Go FishIN in the City, including where DNR is stocking fish through the program, visitdnr.IN.gov/fishwild/7508.htm.
Contact Information:
Name: Jamie Pejza
Phone: (574) 896-3673
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
New Citizen Scientist volunteers
welcome at Monroe Lake, May 18
Event Description
Monroe Lake will hold its quarterly meeting for the Citizen Scientist volunteer program on Saturday, May 18, at 6:30 p.m.
People interested but not yet involved in the program are encouraged to attend.
Citizen Scientist volunteers collect data that help Monroe Lake track animal populations, monitor habitats, and make resource management decisions.
The meeting will be at the activity center in Paynetown State Recreation Area, 4850 S. State Road 446. Attendees should check in at the entrance gatehouse.
The first hour will summarize research by Citizen Scientists during the preceding quarter. Two projects were completed—eagle population monitoring and a spring wildflower survey.
The second hour will introduce the summer research project, monarch butterfly larva monitoring. Volunteers will receive training on monarch butterflies and instruction on data collection. A date also will be selected for a group research day.
People who plan to attend the meeting are encouraged to arrive early for a free cookout at 5 p.m. All food, including a vegetarian option and drinks, and table service will be provided.
Registration for the cookout is required by May 16 to Jill Vance, Monroe Lake naturalist, at jvance@dnr.IN.gov.
Registration is not required for those planning to attend only the meeting.
Monroe Lake is at 4850 South State Road 446, Bloomington, 47401.
Contact Information:
Name: Jill Vance
Phone: (812) 837-9967
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Free Fishing Day is May 18
Event Description
For Hoosiers who have never cast a fishing line or haven’t cast one lately, Free Fishing Day on May 18 is a great opportunity.
That's because Indiana's adult residents do not need a fishing license or a trout/salmon stamp to fish Indiana public waters during Free Fishing Days. May 18 is the second of four Free Fishing Days in 2013.
Clint Kowalik, DNR Go FishIN coordinator, said he expected better weather and better fishing than on the state’s first Free Fishing Day, April 20.
“Go alone to a quiet, secret spot, explore new waters with a friend, or take your family to a local city park pond," Kowalik said.
As part of a new urban fishing program, DNR will be stocking catchable-size channel catfish in many city park ponds across the state for Free Fishing Day. The program is called Go FishIN in the City, and its mission is to expand fishing opportunities for people who live in Indiana’s urban areas.
Properties hosting family-friendly fishing events for the May 18 Free Fishing Day and phone numbers for organizers are:
— Munger Park, Lafayette, (574) 896-3673.
— Crosley Fish & Wildlife Area, North Vernon, (812) 346-5596.
— Lakeside Park, Fort Wayne, (260) 244-6805.
— Riverside Park, Indianapolis, (317) 234-8440.
— Lake Waveland Park, Waveland, (765) 435-2073.
All five events are focused on teaching kids and their families hands-on angling skills, and getting families to go fishing together.
Munger, Lakeside and Riverside parks will all receive catfish through the Go FishIN in the City program to support their Free Fishing Day events.
Event start times and additional information is at dnr.IN.gov/fishwild/3598.htm.
Contact Information:
Name: Clint Kowalik
Phone: (317) 234-8441
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
More large catfish to be stocked in
Indiana’s urban ponds
Event Description
Fishing opportunities in eight Indiana cities will get a boost May 13 as part of an ongoing effort by the Department of Natural Resources to promote angling in urban areas.
On that day, the DNR will stock 11 ponds in Evansville, Terre Haute, Indianapolis, Avon, New Albany, Fort Wayne, Lafayette and Carmel with a combined 1,000 channel catfish. Each catfish stocked will average more than 14 inches and weigh around 1.25 pounds.
This is the second round of catfish stockings through the new Go FishIn in the City program. The program will stock around 5,000 catfish throughout the state in 2013.
The selected stocking ponds are in local, family-friendly parks. Most of the parks have amenities such as public restrooms, playgrounds and easy shoreline fishing access. For more specific information about the parks, fish stockings or the Go FishIN in the City program, visit dnr.IN.gov/fishwild/7508.htm.
The Go FishIN in the City program has been popular with anglers, according to Matt Petersen, assistant fisheries biologist with the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife.
“Anglers have been catching and harvesting a good number of catfish in many of the lakes and are generally happy with their trip even if they don’t catch any fish,” Petersen said.
This new program also has brought more visitors to these parks. One example is Krannert Park in Indianapolis, according to Krannert’s assistant manager, Matthew Stone.
”We have had a big increase in anglers at the lake and people coming into the family center excited to tell us about the number of fish they are catching,” Stone said.
Sydney Nuckols, a creel clerk for the DNR, will be interviewing anglers in the Indianapolis area to help evaluate the success of the Go FishIN in the City program. Anglers shouldn’t be surprised if someone asks them how their fishing trip is going.
While many urban anglers practice catch-and-release, Petersen said there should be plenty of fish if anglers want to take some home for a meal.
“Harvest of channel catfish in most lakes has been minimal according to our angler surveys and with the next round of stocking only one week away there should be plenty of fish for everyone,” Petersen said.
A valid fishing license is required to fish in all public waters for those not legally exempted. General fishing regulations apply.
Contact Information:
Name: Michelle Cain
Phone: (317) 234-8240
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Volunteer work day and cookout at
Paynetown SRA, May 18
Event Description
A spring cleaning volunteer work day will be held at Paynetown State Recreation Area on Saturday, May 18, at 2 p.m.
Registration is required by May 16 to Jill Vance, Monroe Lake naturalist, at jvance@dnr.IN.gov.
Projects will prepare the activity center for the summer and may include painting, landscaping, cleaning and trash pickup. Volunteers should be at least 16 years old and may want to bring their own gloves.
Work will end around 4:30 p.m.
Volunteers are invited to a free cookout at 5 p.m. All food, including a vegetarian option and drinks, and table service will be provided.
Monroe Lake is at 4850 South State Road 446, Bloomington, 47401.
Contact Information:
Name: Jill Vance
Phone: (812) 837-9967
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Salamonie and Mississinewa lakes,
Roush FWA, and Ouabache SP to hold
free kids fishing derbies, June 1
Event Description
Kids ages 2 to 14 and their adults are invited to Kids Free Fishing Derbies at Salamonie and Mississinewa lakes, J. E. Roush Fish & Wildlife Area and Ouabache State Park, on June 1.
Age categories are: 2 to 5; 6 to 10; and 11 to 14, with first-, second- and third-prize winners for largest fish in each age category. The largest overall fish will be awarded a grand prize. Each participant must use bait provided by DNR staff.
Each property will host its own derby, with winners announced at each property.
Sign-in begins at 8:30 a.m. Rules and regulations will be announced at that time. Fishing time will be 9 to 10:30 a.m. Awards will follow. Children and their adult must be present to win awards.
Advance registration is requested by calling the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services at (260) 468-2127.
For more information on other UWIS programs, see dnr.IN.gov/uwis or Facebook.com/UpperWabash.
Upper Wabash Interpretive Services is at 3691 S. New Holland Road, Andrews, 46702.
Contact Information:
Name: Teresa Rody
Phone: (260) 468-2127
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Kids Fishing Day at Crosley FWA, May
18
Event Description
Families interested in learning how to fish are invited to Kids Fishing Day on May 18 at Crosley Fish & Wildlife Area near North Vernon.
The free event runs starts at 8 a.m. at Nighthawk Lake off State Road 7 on the eastern side of Crosley FWA.
DNR employees will teach participants about fishing regulations, safety, tying knots, and safely handling fish. DNR employees also will answer questions about where to fish, what types of bait to use for certain species, and more.
Fishing will end at noon. Afterward, DNR employees will recognize the anglers who caught the first fish, biggest fish and most fish.
The DNR will supply fishing poles and bait. Participants with their own poles are encouraged to bring them.
The event coincides with statewide Free Fishing Day. Adult Indiana residents do not need a fishing license or a trout/salmon stamp to fish Indiana waters on Free Fishing Day.
Organizers suggest parents and guardians bring snacks and water for their children.
Advance registration is required and begins May 1. Participants should register by calling (812) 346-5596, between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Registration ends at 3 p.m. on May 15.
Contact Information:
Name: Matt O’Neill
Phone: (812) 346-5596
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
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Indiana Big Mushroom Contest
Two morel mushroom recipes in less
than two minutes
Event Description
The latest online video in the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife’s CookIN Gone Wild series highlights morel mushrooms.
Morels are a delicacy in Indiana that many people hunt for every spring.
“We wanted to give a different spin on CookIN Gone Wild by showcasing some of Indiana’s wild edibles and not just wild game such as venison or duck,” said Michelle Cain, wildlife information specialist. “These two recipes give a couple of exciting new ways for people to enjoy morels.”
The easy recipes add gourmet flair to normal fried or sautéed morels. The morel mushroom cream sauce is versatile and great on any meat or pasta. The morel stuffed bacon cups with herbed goat cheese look and taste great and are a great appetizer for guests.
For the full recipes and to see the video go to wildlife.IN.gov/7562.htm.
Contact Information:
Name: Michelle Cain
Phone: (317) 234-8240
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Get outside this Memorial Day
weekend
Event Description
Although DNR campgrounds and cabins at state parks, state reservoirs and recreation areas are booked to capacity for Memorial Day weekend, some shelters remain available for picnics and other day-use gatherings.
Shelters can be reserved at Camp.IN.Gov or by calling 1-866-6CAMPIN (1-866-622-6746).
If you’re looking for a road trip, but not sure where to go, find property maps and facility information at stateparks.IN.gov. Many new features are ready to enhance your experience no matter when or where you visit.
If you're too late to make a reservation for the upcoming holiday weekend, don't miss out on camping over July 4th, Labor Day or anytime this summer. Cabins and campsites are still available, but will go quickly once Memorial Day passes.
Visit Camp.IN.Gov or call 1-866-6CAMPIN (1-866-622-6746) to reserve your favorite cabin, shelter or campsite.
Campers should consider DNR’s rule on firewood when making preparations for their camping stay. In-state visitors to state parks, state reservoirs, state forests and state fish & wildlife areas can bring firewood from home as long as the bark has been removed.
Guests may also bring firewood onto properties if it is: (1) kiln-dried scrap lumber, or (2) purchased outside the property and bears either a USDA compliance stamp or a state compliance stamp, or (3) purchased from the property camp store or on-site firewood vendor and has a state compliance stamp.
Visitors cannot bring firewood from out-of-state.
Contact Information:
Name: Christie Wilmoth
Phone: (317) 233-6258
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Week focuses on stopping spread of
ash tree killer
Event Description
Ash trees are dead and dying throughout Indiana by the thousands, costing Hoosiers millions and marring the landscape.
The killer is tiny, elusive and resilient. The emerald ash borer beetle, EAB for short, can fly, but not far. Its rapid spread is caused by humans moving the firewood in which the beetles thrive.
Memorial Day weekend travel traditionally coincides with a more sinister happening—more spread of this killer by unwary humans on summer vacation trips and weekend outings.
To remind Hoosiers and visitors to Indiana to protect forests by not moving firewood, Gov. Mike Pence has declared May 19-25 as Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week in Indiana.
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources regulates the types of firewood that can be brought onto State lands. The purpose is not only to stop spread of EAB, but also to fight the next invasive pest, which will likely travel in firewood, too.
The DNR requires all firewood entering state properties to: (1) be accompanied by a state or federal compliance stamp allowing such movement, or (2) be kiln-dried scrap lumber, or (3) be completely debarked if brought from home within Indiana.
To fight EAB, if you plan to have a campfire, the best option is to buy firewood close to where you will burn it; don’t bring it from home. Burn wood completely before leaving your site—don’t leave wood for the next person. Buying packaged firewood bearing a state or federal compliance stamp also helps.
Extensive information about the bug and the laws regarding firewood movement is at dnr.IN.gov/entomolo/3443.htm.
Suspected EAB infestations outside of the quarantine boundaries should be reported to DNR’s toll-free Invasive Species Hotline, 1-866-NO-EXOTIC. Insecticide treatments are available to protect individual trees from EAB. Many are cost effective. See eabindiana.info.
Contact Information:
Name: Marty Benson
Phone: (317) 233-3853
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Safe Boating Week, May 18-24,
focuses on life jacket use
Event Description
Excuses for not wearing a life jacket when boating abound.
"It's too hot! It doesn't look cool. I know how to swim. Nothing is going to happen to me."
Approximately 700 people drown in the United States each year from recreational boating accidents. The vast majority of those drowning victims probably used one of these excuses.
During North American Safe Boating Week (May 18-24) and throughout the boating season, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and the National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) remind boaters to WEAR IT! and be alert and aware while on the water.
"Most, if not all, drownings can be prevented by wearing a life jacket,” said Indiana Conservation Officer Lt. Bill Browne. “If we can keep people's head above water we can prevent drownings. Wearing a life jacket is the only prevention measure that is foolproof.”
Conservation officers are also urging people to boat sober, and plan for a designated boat driver if alcohol will be on board. Conservation officers arrested 337 people in 2012 for operating a motorboat while intoxicated.
Contact Information:
Name: Lt. Bill Browne
Phone: (317) 232-0658
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Game bird habitat development funds
available for landowners
Event Description
Private landowners looking to improve wildlife habitat on their property may qualify for financial assistance through the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife, particularly if they want to benefit bobwhite quail and ring-neck pheasants.
Bobwhite quail and ring-neck pheasant are prized game birds. However, populations of both have suffered from permanent habitat loss or lack of maintenance on existing habitat.
“It used to be that farming practices created and maintained a lot of the habitat that quail and pheasants needed,” said Gary Langell, private lands program manager for DNR Fish & Wildlife. “More ground was typically disturbed each year than what was planted and harvested. Many of those disturbed areas would remain idle for two or three years in a row before being disked up again and provided ideal nesting and winter cover. It is this type of habitat that we are lacking today, but it requires landowners to create and maintain it.”
The DNR Fish & Wildlife’s Private Lands Unit works with landowners to restore quail and pheasant habitat. A district wildlife biologist will meet with the landowner, inspect the property and prepare a detailed management plan. The biologist will also discuss financial assistance programs that are available through the DNR Fish & Wildlife to help offset the cost of habitat restoration or maintenance. Qualified landowners are reimbursed for finished work in the amount agreed to by DNR Fish & Wildlife. Enhanced cost-share assistance is available to landowners in any of the Division’s quail or pheasant priority areas.
“Each district wildlife biologist has a quail or pheasant priority area,” said Josh Griffin, south region private lands supervisor for DFW. “The more pheasant and quail habitat we can create or restore in these areas, the greater the potential for these birds to disburse into other areas of good habitat and maintain sustainable populations.“
To determine if your land is in a quail or pheasant priority area, see dnr.IN.gov/dnr/wild/2352.htm.
For more information on quail or pheasant priority areas, or for information on developing wildlife habitat on your property, contact your local district wildlife biologist. A directory is at dnr.IN.gov/fishwild/2716.htm.
Contact Information:
Name: Josh Griffin
Phone: (812) 526-8475
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Catfish stocking for May 18 fishing
event at Lakeside Park
Event Description
The DNR will stock 200 channel catfish in Fort Wayne’s Lakeside Park for a free public fishing event on Saturday, May 18.
The event is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. DNR staff will offer short, instructional sessions on basic fishing equipment and techniques. The sessions will begin each hour at the fishing pier on the east pond.
The DNR will also provide free bait and have cane poles, casting rods and other tackle for beginners. Those who borrow equipment must register onsite. Staff will help those who need assistance while fishing.
The DNR will stock the 14-inch long catfish on May 16 in the east pond. The stocking is part of the DNR’s Go FishIN in the City, a statewide effort to promote fishing in Indiana’s urban areas.
The DNR will also stock 200 catfish on May 16 into Shoaff Park Pond on the city’s north side. Both ponds received 200 catfish last month.
Saturday is a statewide Free Fishing Day, meaning no fishing license is required for Indiana residents to fish that day.
“May 18 is one of four Free Fishing Days in Indiana,” said Tyler Delauder, DNR assistant fisheries biologist. “It is our way of encouraging everyone to learn to fish.”
Although Delauder expects some catfish to be caught Saturday, those that avoid capture should grow even larger and be available throughout the summer.
“We plan to do some sampling later this summer to check on catfish survival and growth,” Delauder said. “We are also conducting an angler survey to estimate how many catfish are caught.”
A third catfish stocking at both ponds is scheduled for early June.
For more information on Go FishIN in the City, visit dnr.IN.gov/dnr/fishwild/7508.htm.
Contact Information:
Name: Jed Pearson
Phone: (260) 244-6805
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Good water levels expected for kids
fishing derbies, June 1
Event Description
Flood waters on Upper Wabash reservoirs have receded, clearing the way for four kids fishing derbies on June 1.
The free derbies are for kids ages 2 to 14 accompanied by adults. They are at Salamonie and Mississinewa lakes, J. E. Roush Fish & Wildlife Area and Ouabache State Park.
Each participant must use bait provided by DNR. Age categories are 2 to 5; 6 to 10; and 11 to 14. Prizes will be awarded for first-, second- and third-largest fish caught in each age group. There will be a grand-prize winner for largest fish overall.
Sign-in begins at 8:30 a.m. with rules and regulations given then. Fishing will be 9 to 10:30 a.m. Awards will be given after 10:30 a.m., and children and their adult must be present to win.
The event coincides with Free Fishing Weekend, when Indiana’s adult residents do not need a license to fish but all other general fishing regulations apply.
Advance registration is requested by calling Upper Wabash Interpretive Services at (260) 468-2127.
For more information on other UWIS programs, see dnr.IN.gov/uwis or Facebook.com/UpperWabash or call (260) 468-2127.
Upper Wabash Interpretive Services is at 3691 S. New Holland Road, Andrews, 46702.
Contact Information:
Name: Teresa Rody
Phone: (260) 468-2127
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
NRC approves Conrad Station Nature
Preserve
Event Description
The Natural Resources Commission on Tuesday approved the Conrad Station Nature Preserve in Newton County, a 342-acre property in the tallgrass prairie region of northwest Indiana.
It is the 252nd site to receive nature preserve status and was purchased in 1998 with assistance from the Indiana Heritage Trust program.
The site, which is owned by The Nature Conservancy, consists primarily of a black oak savannah, sand prairie, and a high-quality prairie restoration. It connects with a large area that includes TNC’s 7,200-acre Kankakee Sands, Beaver Lake Nature Preserve and Willow Slough Fish & Wildlife Area.
The Commission elected new DNR director Cameron Clark as the group’s secretary, replacing Rob Carter. Gov. Mike Pence appointed Clark as DNR director last Friday.
Among other actions, the Commission gave:
–Final approval for a requested slip rental rate increase for Kent’s Harbor Marina at Brookville Reservoir and for the Lake Monroe Sailing Association at Lake Monroe.
–Preliminary approval of a proposal that makes permanent modifications to a special boating ecozone near the Ball Wetland that lies between Tippecanoe Lake and James Lake in Kosciusko County. The ecozone was established in 2009 with a scheduled expiration of Jan. 1, 2014. Tuesday’s action makes permanent the modified ecozone, which was established to protect the wetland, enhance public safety, and create a clearly enforceable speed zone.
–Approval of changes to a non-rule policy that shifts federal consistency reviews from the DNR’s Lake Michigan Coastal Zone Program staff to the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife’s environmental unit.
Also, Sara Wesner was introduced to the Commission as the new assistant manager for Deer Creek and Wabashiki Fish & Wildlife Areas.
The NRC is an autonomous board that addresses issues pertaining to the DNR. Its membership includes the DNR director, heads of three other state agencies (Environmental Management, Tourism, and Transportation), six citizens appointed by the governor on a bipartisan basis, the chair of the NRC’s advisory council, and the president of the Indiana Academy of Science.
The Commission’s next scheduled meeting is July 16 at Fort Harrison State Park, Indianapolis.
Contact Information:
Name: Phil Bloom
Phone: (317) 232-4003
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
O’Bannon Woods SP’s Stagestop
Campground to remain closed
Event Description
O’Bannon Woods State Park’s Stagestop Campground will remain closed for this year’s camping season.
The 32-site campground is regularly closed for winter only. DNR officials decided not to reopen the campground this spring for several reasons.
Usage at Stagestop Campground has been declining as visitors have been migrating to another park campground that offers 263 sites and more amenities, including modern restrooms and closer access to trails and the park’s aquatic center.
Additionally, the cost of necessary improvements plus the cost of general operations and maintenance at Stagestop Campground far outweigh revenue generated there.
Finally, the planned closure of State Road 62 from Leavenworth east to the park will reduce access to the campground.
Park officials will evaluate the campground this summer to help determine what to do with it in the future.
Stagestop Campground has also served as a DNR public access site for canoeists and kayakers on the Blue River. River access at the campground will no longer be available; however, river access remains available a quarter-mile upstream at the DNR Blue River Chapel public access site, a quarter-mile downstream at Mill’s Crossing forest access roadway on S.R. 62, and farther downstream at the DNR Old Iron Bridge public access site on S.R. 62.
Blue River public access sites are managed by the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife and are on Harrison-Crawford State Forest lands.
O’Bannon Woods is at 7234 Old Forest Rd. Corydon, 47112.
Contact Information:
Name: Bob Sawtelle
Phone: (812) 738-8232
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Ouabache SP hosts bison hike, May 18
Event Description
Families can enjoy a guided stroll around the bison pen at Ouabache State Park on May 18 as part of the national “Kids to Parks Day.”
Visitors can watch the bison eat their morning meal and interact with each other.
The hour-long bison hike starts at the bison shelter at 10 a.m. and is sponsored by Upper Wabash Interpretive Services.
Hikers are encouraged to have a family picnic afterward, or hike one or more of the many trails.
The program is free after paying the standard gate fee of $5 per in-state vehicle and $7 per out-of-state vehicle.
For more information on other UWIS programs, see dnr.IN.gov/uwis or Facebook.com/UpperWabash or call (260) 468-2127.
Ouabache State Park is at 4930 E. St. Rd. 201, Bluffton, 46714.
Contact Information:
Name: Teresa Rody
Phone: (260) 468-2127
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Salamonie Interpretive Center to host
live birds of prey, May 18
Event Description
The public can see live birds of prey at Salamonie Interpretive Center on Saturday, May 18.
The family-oriented event, sponsored by Upper Wabash Interpretive Services, runs from 10 to 11 a.m. Birds from the interpretive center and Soarin’ Hawk Raptor Rehab will be featured.
The event is part of the national “Kids to Parks Day 2013.” After the raptor program, families are encouraged to take a hike on one of many trails, bring a picnic and enjoy spending time at one of Indiana’s State Parks & Reservoir properties.
The raptor program is free after the standard gate fee of $5 per in-state vehicle and $7 per out-of-state vehicle.
For more information on other UWIS programs, see dnr.IN.gov/uwis or Facebook.com/UpperWabash or call (260) 468-2127.
Salamonie Lake is at 9214 West-Lost Bridge West, Andrews, 46702.
Contact Information:
Name: Teresa Rody
Phone: (260) 468-2127
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Pokagon SP interpreter earns
hospitality honors
Event Description
Pokagon State Park interpreter Fred Wooley was recently awarded with the Lieutenant Governor’s Hoosier Hospitality Award.
The award recognizes several Hoosiers each year for exceptional service to Indiana tourism. Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann presented the award to Wooley and 17 others during a ceremony at the Indiana Statehouse.
Within the Department of Natural Resources, Wooley is known as the “gold standard” for hospitality, according to Vicki Basman, chief of interpretation for DNR’s Division of State Parks & Reservoirs.
As a park interpreter, Wooley’s job is to teach visitors about the natural and cultural history of Pokagon through events, educational programming and one-on-one interaction. He has worked at Pokagon for 32 years. The park is in Steuben County in northeast Indiana.
Basman cited Wooley’s hard work as the main reason why Pokagon’s interpretive center is one of the busiest in the state. Visitors to Pokagon know they will receive special attention from Wooley and come to the park to talk with him.
“If I could clone a hundred more Fred Wooleys to place in our parks from north to south, I would,” Basman said.
Contact Information:
Name: Vicki Basman
Phone: (317) 234-4926
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Waubee Lake weed on DNR watch list
Event Description
Growth of Eurasian watermilfoil, a non-native, invasive aquatic plant, poses a threat to recreation at Waubee Lake in Kosciusko County.
But DNR officials say more watermilfoil is not necessarily bad given the scarcity of other, native plants in the 187-acre lake.
Based on sampling by DNR fisheries biologists, coverage of Eurasian watermilfoil in Waubee Lake has increased five-fold since 2010. It is now the second most abundant plant, up from ninth in 2010. Where present, it is also denser than in 2010.
Last summer several near-shore areas were off-limits to boaters and swimmers where watermilfoil formed thick mats on the surface. Concerns are that it could spread even more.
The good news is that watermilfoil in Waubee Lake may help keep the water clean by tying up nutrients that otherwise might go into producing algae blooms.
Clean water allows sunlight to penetrate deeper in a lake, producing more oxygen from photosynthesis and improving fish habitat.
Water clarity last year at Waubee Lake was the best it had been in years. Objects as deep as 13 feet were still visible in August. Enough oxygen for fish was present down to 26 feet, compared to 20 feet in previous years.
If habitat conditions continue to improve, biologists may consider restocking ciscoes into Waubee Lake. Ciscoes, a cold-water fish, were present in the lake until the early 1970s but died out as water clarity and oxygen levels declined.
“Waubee Lake may be unique in that more watermilfoil here is not necessarily a bad thing,” said Jed Pearson, DNR biologist. “Unlike other lakes where milfoil threatens to displace native plant communities, Waubee Lake doesn’t have many plants.”
According to Pearson, aquatic plants have never been abundant in Waubee Lake.
“There is no question that milfoil is now a nuisance in some areas of the lake, but overall the amount of vegetation is still low,” Pearson said.
Pearson said the increase in water clarity and watermilfoil last year may have been due to the weather: hot, dry summers and mild winters allow watermilfoil to flourish. That could change as a result of this spring’s colder and wetter weather.
“We can’t predict how much milfoil will grow this year,” Pearson said. “If it continues to increase, we can take steps to reduce it, but we don’t want to start a major control program that could have negative side effects.”
Based on this wait-and-see approach, the DNR postponed a request last month from local residents for funds to help spray watermilfoil with herbicides.
The DNR, however, will allow spot treatments of watermilfoil in specific areas along residential shorelines where use is impaired and near the boat ramp where the risk of transfer by boaters is greater.
It is illegal to transport Eurasian watermilfoil from one lake to another.
Meanwhile, DNR biologists will resample Waubee Lake’s plant community in August to monitor watermilfoil abundance.
Contact Information:
Name: Jed Pearson
Phone: (260) 244-6805
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
“Fishy” evening reception for families
on May 24 at Paynetown SRA
Event Description
Monroe Lake’s Interpretive Services will kick off summer with a family-focused evening reception on Friday, May 24, from 6 to 8 p.m.
The “Fish, Food and Friends” reception will be at the activity center in Paynetown State Recreation Area, 4850 S. State Road 446.
Visitors can munch on fish-themed treats, and see which Monroe Lake fish made the staff’s Top Five list.
“Schools” of fish painted by students at eight Monroe County elementary schools will be featured on the walls. Kids also can enjoy “fishy” games, activities and crafts.
Staff will have information on the upcoming Free Fishing Weekend event at Paynetown SRA.
Visitors also can learn about a new program launching Memorial Day Weekend that will offer free rental of fishing equipment to Paynetown visitors.
This is the first time in two years that the activity center will be open the entire summer season. A record-setting flood in May 2011 destroyed most of the building contents. The renovation has just been completed.
For more information, call (812) 837-9967.
The standard entrance fee of $5 per in-state vehicle or $7 per out-of-state vehicle applies. Annual Entrance Passes are also available for purchase.
Monroe Lake is at 4850 South State Road 446, Bloomington, 47401.
Contact Information:
Name: Jill Vance
Phone: (812) 837-9967
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
“Talk” to Free Fishing Days/urban
fishing programs expert on Facebook,
May 14
Event Description
Facebook followers of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources can “talk” online about Indiana’s Free Fishing Days and urban fishing programs with Go FishIN coordinator Clint Kowalik on Tuesday, May 14, from 2-3 p.m. EDT on the DNR’s Facebook wall.
Kowalik will talk about how Indiana’s four Free Fishing Days and urban fishing programs are improving the fishing experience by stocking family-friendly urban ponds with large channel catfish and rainbow trout. The programs are designed to give adults and kids a great chance to catch a nice-sized fish. Participants are invited to join the conversation and bring any questions that they would like answered.
Future topics, instructions on how to join a conversation on Facebook, and commenting guidelines are posted at dnr.IN.gov/7315.htm.
To join a chat, go to the DNR’s Facebook wall, facebook.com/INdnr, and click “like” (if you are not already a “friend”).
You may begin typing in questions during the time slot. The DNR experts will answer questions as time allows.
Contact Information:
Name: Marty Benson
Phone: (317) 233-3853
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Indiana Dunes State Park offers
glamorous camping weekend, May 31
- June 2
Event Description
If “roughing it” isn’t for you, Indiana Dunes State Park is offering a themed weekend for camping glamorously, May 31 through June 2
Glamorous camping, or glamping, is a way to experience the outdoors without giving up creature comforts. The weekend coincides with International Glamping Weekend, which celebrates luxury camping and experiencing the great outdoors with advanced amenities.
“The nice thing about glamping is it allows folks that don’t want to rough it the opportunity to enjoy the semi-wild and appreciate places like the dunes,” said Jessica Rosier, park interpretive naturalist.
Weekend programs will focus on important women in dunes history, beach glass jewelry making, a camping recipe tasting and exchange, example glamping sites and other activities.
The weekend begins Friday, May 31, at 8 p.m., with a glamorous campfire gathering at the park’s Campground Shelter, and continues Saturday and Sunday with hikes and talks at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Visitors should check the park’s interpretive schedule for specific program titles and times. A special sunset toast will be Saturday at 7:30 p.m. from the historic pavilion rooftop.
Special program funding is courtesy the Friends of Indiana Dunes group.
Visitors are not required to stay overnight to enjoy any of the activities.
For more information about this or other park programs, call (219) 926-1390.
Indiana Dunes State Park is at 1600 North 25 E. Chesterton, 46304.
Contact Information:
Name: Brad Bumgardner
Phone: (219) 926-1390
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Small game hunting survey sent to
Indiana hunters
Event Description
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has mailed a survey to 15,540 Indiana hunters to help improve the management of Indiana’s small game and furbearer species.
By completing this 20-question survey, hunters can give opinions on their hunting experiences of quail, grouse, pheasant, squirrel, rabbit, woodthingy and crow.
DNR research biologists will gather the information and summarize it to help with management practices for these species.
“Hunter surveys are essential to determining how far Indiana hunters are willing to travel to hunt, the number of days they hunted, and if they’re satisfied with their hunting experiences,” said Budd Veverka, farmland game research biologist with the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife. “This information is integral to our management plans and strategies.”
If you received a survey, be aware that the return date has been changed to June 1, 2013.
Return the survey by that date for a chance to win Indiana sporting licenses and stamp privileges worth up to $50.
Contact Information:
Name: Budd Veverka
Phone: (812) 334-1137
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Nesting success continues for Indiana
peregrine falcons
Event Description
The success of the peregrine falcon in Indiana continues with another spring of encouraging nesting numbers.
DNR biologists have documented 16 peregrine falcon nests this year. Eggs or chicks were observed at 14. The remaining nests were inaccessible for observation, although biologists suspect those nests also contain eggs or hatchlings.
The total of 16 nests is down from 18 in 2012, but up from 12 in 2011.
No new nesting sites were discovered this year, although falcons nested at an existing nest box on Fort Wayne’s One Summit Center for the first time since 2007.
Chicks have already hatched at eight sites, including Fort Wayne, according to DNR non-game bird biologist John Castrale. Biologists will begin banding the young birds this month.
In Indianapolis, Kathy Q, a 15-year-old female peregrine, found a new mate after losing her longtime mate, Kinney, last year. Kinney died after striking Market Tower, where he had nested with Kathy Q for 10 years. At 19 years old, Kinney was believed to be the oldest and most productive peregrine in the Midwest, having fathered a combined 61 young with Kathy Q and a previous female.
Castrale said Kathy Q has partnered with a 2-year-old falcon named Will from Grand Rapids, Mich. Biologists know the bird’s name, origin and age because it is banded. The couple is raising four chicks this year.
“He showed up last fall after Kinney was found dead,” Castrale said. “They wintered in Indianapolis and formed a pair bond. So far it looks good.”
In South Bend, Guinevere, a 12-year-old female, has also found a new mate this year after losing her mate Zephyr last summer. Zephyr was found dead and also believed to have flown into a structure.
Guinevere’s new mate is unbanded, which means biologists know little about him.
After peregrine falcons fledge, males tend to settle about 100 miles from their birthplace and females tend to nest about 200 miles from their birthplace, Castrale said. One Indiana-released falcon dispersed to Davenport, Iowa, where she is nesting.
Peregrine falcons were reintroduced to Indiana from 1991 to 1994. Before reintroduction projects began in Midwestern states, the species had not been recorded in the state since 1906.
The bird is on Indiana’s endangered species list, although that could change this summer.
The Indiana Natural Resources Commission is considering delisting the bird, a move that Castrale suggested based on criteria established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Castrale said there are more peregrine falcons nesting in Indiana now than ever before.
“Sixteen doesn’t sound like a whole lot, but peregrines are widely dispersed,” Castrale said.
The peregrine falcon was removed from the federal endangered species list in 1999.
The 14 nesting sites where biologists confirmed eggs or hatching are:
East Chicago, ArcelorMittal Steel-Indiana Harbor East: Four eggs.
East Chicago, ArcelorMittal Steel-Indiana Harbor West: One egg.
Fort Wayne, One Summit Square: Four eggs; three hatched as of April 30.
Gary, U.S. Steel (coke plant): Four eggs.
Gary, Carmeuse Lime Plant: Four eggs.
Indianapolis, Market Tower: Four eggs; four hatched.
Indianapolis, IPL Stout Plant: Four eggs; four hatched.
Michigan City, NIPSCO Plant: Four eggs; one hatched as of April 29.
Madison, Ind./Milton, Ky. Bridge: At least one egg observed.
New Albany, Duke Energy, Gallagher Power Plant: Four eggs; three hatched as of April 30.
Porter, ArcelorMittal Steel-Burns Harbor Plant: Three eggs.
Porter NIPSCO Bailly Plant: Five eggs; three hatched as of May 6.
South Bend, City-County Building: Four eggs.
Whiting, BP Amoco refinery: Four eggs; three hatched as of May 7.
Nesting is also suspected in Wheatfield at the NIPSCO Schafer Power Plant and in Gary at U.S. Steel Steel Producing Plant, although egg-laying has not been confirmed. Additionally, falcons were spotted at six other locations in Indiana this spring, but with no evidence of nesting.
Falcon cams can be viewed at:
Indianapolis (Market Tower): blogs.indystar.com/falconblog/
Indianapolis (IPL Plant): apps.iplpower.com/axis/falcon.aspx
South Bend (City-County building): southbendin.gov/falcam/
Fort Wayne (One Summit Center): aep.com/environment/falconcam/
For information about the Midwest peregrines, see midwestperegrine.org/.
Contact Information:
Name: John Castrale
Phone: (812) 849-4586
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Specialty Crop Block Grant Funds
Available from Indiana State
Department of Agriculture
inShare
Entry Description
INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) is encouraging specialty crop-related agribusinesses throughout the state to take advantage of funding opportunities.
Federal funding is available under the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP), with awards available in the range of $2,000 - $50,000 for activities and practices related to the specialty crop industry. These include:
increasing understanding and practice of nutritious eating habits
improving efficiency and reducing costs of distribution systems
helping entities establish good agricultural, handling and manufacturing practices
investing in research of food safety enhancement, developing new and improved seed varieties, new pest and disease controls and sustainability
market promotion of qualified Indiana food & other agricultural products
Applications must be submitted via email to ISDA by June 1st, 2013. Commissions, public entities, associations, and/or nonprofit organizations that represent specialty crops in Indiana agriculture, as defined by USDA, are eligible to apply.
Applications for the program can be found on the ISDA Web site under Grants and Funding Opportunities.
For additional information, contact Jill Pritchard atjpritchard@isda.in.gov or 317-800-1700.
Location Information:
Statewide
IN
Contact Information:
Name: Robert Ziegler
Phone: 317-690-3303
Email: rziegler@isda.in.gov
Indiana conservation officers offer
safe boating tips
Event Description
Indiana conservation officers are providing citizens with useful tips for Indiana boaters to enjoy a safe summer on the water.
Conservation officers will be patrolling Indiana waterways this summer to ensure that boaters comply with boating laws. Officers encourage boaters to become familiar with Indiana boating laws and follow safe boating procedures by following these tips:
1. Always wear a life jacket.
2. Never sit on the gunwale (side) of a motorboat while in motion.
3. Do not ride on the bow decking of a motorboat while in motion.
4. Never tow a skier or tuber without an observer.
5. Pay attention to marker buoys and idle zone restricted areas.
6. If 21 or older, only consume alcoholic beverages in moderation (0.08 is the legal limit).
7. Use navigational lights and anchor lights between sunset and sunrise.
8. Nighttime speed limit is 10 MPH on all inland lakes.
The online Indiana boating guide is at boat-ed.com/in/handbook/. A hard copy of this guide may be found at most boat marinas.
An informative boating violations video may be viewed atdnr.IN.gov/lawenfor/5066.htm.
Anyone witnessing boating violations or in need of assistance from a conservation officer can call (812) 837-9536 to reach any officer in the state.
Contact Information:
Name: Lt. William Browne
Phone: (765) 509-0207
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Special fishing event in Lafayette, May
18
Event Description
Children and adults interested in taking up fishing can learn how at a special event on Saturday, May 18, in Munger Park in Lafayette.
The event coincides with the statewide Free Fishing Day, when Indiana residents do not need a fishing license to fish Indiana public waters, and is in conjunction with GoFishIN in the City, a new DNR program to promote fishing in Indiana’s urban areas.
The event is free and open to everyone. Children must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult. Registration will be from 8:30 to 9 a.m. at the park. The event runs until noon.
Participants will receive instruction on angler ethics, fish identification, fishing tackle, casting technique and fish cleaning. After the instruction, anglers will fish with casting coaches.
Fishing poles, bait and tackle will be provided.
Before the event, the DNR will stock 100 keeper-size channel catfish in the 5-acre pond at Munger Park.
The event is sponsored by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Fish & Wildlife and the Lafayette Parks and Recreation Department.
For more information about Go FishIN in the City, including where DNR is stocking fish through the program, visitdnr.IN.gov/fishwild/7508.htm.
Contact Information:
Name: Jamie Pejza
Phone: (574) 896-3673
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
New Citizen Scientist volunteers
welcome at Monroe Lake, May 18
Event Description
Monroe Lake will hold its quarterly meeting for the Citizen Scientist volunteer program on Saturday, May 18, at 6:30 p.m.
People interested but not yet involved in the program are encouraged to attend.
Citizen Scientist volunteers collect data that help Monroe Lake track animal populations, monitor habitats, and make resource management decisions.
The meeting will be at the activity center in Paynetown State Recreation Area, 4850 S. State Road 446. Attendees should check in at the entrance gatehouse.
The first hour will summarize research by Citizen Scientists during the preceding quarter. Two projects were completed—eagle population monitoring and a spring wildflower survey.
The second hour will introduce the summer research project, monarch butterfly larva monitoring. Volunteers will receive training on monarch butterflies and instruction on data collection. A date also will be selected for a group research day.
People who plan to attend the meeting are encouraged to arrive early for a free cookout at 5 p.m. All food, including a vegetarian option and drinks, and table service will be provided.
Registration for the cookout is required by May 16 to Jill Vance, Monroe Lake naturalist, at jvance@dnr.IN.gov.
Registration is not required for those planning to attend only the meeting.
Monroe Lake is at 4850 South State Road 446, Bloomington, 47401.
Contact Information:
Name: Jill Vance
Phone: (812) 837-9967
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Free Fishing Day is May 18
Event Description
For Hoosiers who have never cast a fishing line or haven’t cast one lately, Free Fishing Day on May 18 is a great opportunity.
That's because Indiana's adult residents do not need a fishing license or a trout/salmon stamp to fish Indiana public waters during Free Fishing Days. May 18 is the second of four Free Fishing Days in 2013.
Clint Kowalik, DNR Go FishIN coordinator, said he expected better weather and better fishing than on the state’s first Free Fishing Day, April 20.
“Go alone to a quiet, secret spot, explore new waters with a friend, or take your family to a local city park pond," Kowalik said.
As part of a new urban fishing program, DNR will be stocking catchable-size channel catfish in many city park ponds across the state for Free Fishing Day. The program is called Go FishIN in the City, and its mission is to expand fishing opportunities for people who live in Indiana’s urban areas.
Properties hosting family-friendly fishing events for the May 18 Free Fishing Day and phone numbers for organizers are:
— Munger Park, Lafayette, (574) 896-3673.
— Crosley Fish & Wildlife Area, North Vernon, (812) 346-5596.
— Lakeside Park, Fort Wayne, (260) 244-6805.
— Riverside Park, Indianapolis, (317) 234-8440.
— Lake Waveland Park, Waveland, (765) 435-2073.
All five events are focused on teaching kids and their families hands-on angling skills, and getting families to go fishing together.
Munger, Lakeside and Riverside parks will all receive catfish through the Go FishIN in the City program to support their Free Fishing Day events.
Event start times and additional information is at dnr.IN.gov/fishwild/3598.htm.
Contact Information:
Name: Clint Kowalik
Phone: (317) 234-8441
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
More large catfish to be stocked in
Indiana’s urban ponds
Event Description
Fishing opportunities in eight Indiana cities will get a boost May 13 as part of an ongoing effort by the Department of Natural Resources to promote angling in urban areas.
On that day, the DNR will stock 11 ponds in Evansville, Terre Haute, Indianapolis, Avon, New Albany, Fort Wayne, Lafayette and Carmel with a combined 1,000 channel catfish. Each catfish stocked will average more than 14 inches and weigh around 1.25 pounds.
This is the second round of catfish stockings through the new Go FishIn in the City program. The program will stock around 5,000 catfish throughout the state in 2013.
The selected stocking ponds are in local, family-friendly parks. Most of the parks have amenities such as public restrooms, playgrounds and easy shoreline fishing access. For more specific information about the parks, fish stockings or the Go FishIN in the City program, visit dnr.IN.gov/fishwild/7508.htm.
The Go FishIN in the City program has been popular with anglers, according to Matt Petersen, assistant fisheries biologist with the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife.
“Anglers have been catching and harvesting a good number of catfish in many of the lakes and are generally happy with their trip even if they don’t catch any fish,” Petersen said.
This new program also has brought more visitors to these parks. One example is Krannert Park in Indianapolis, according to Krannert’s assistant manager, Matthew Stone.
”We have had a big increase in anglers at the lake and people coming into the family center excited to tell us about the number of fish they are catching,” Stone said.
Sydney Nuckols, a creel clerk for the DNR, will be interviewing anglers in the Indianapolis area to help evaluate the success of the Go FishIN in the City program. Anglers shouldn’t be surprised if someone asks them how their fishing trip is going.
While many urban anglers practice catch-and-release, Petersen said there should be plenty of fish if anglers want to take some home for a meal.
“Harvest of channel catfish in most lakes has been minimal according to our angler surveys and with the next round of stocking only one week away there should be plenty of fish for everyone,” Petersen said.
A valid fishing license is required to fish in all public waters for those not legally exempted. General fishing regulations apply.
Contact Information:
Name: Michelle Cain
Phone: (317) 234-8240
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Volunteer work day and cookout at
Paynetown SRA, May 18
Event Description
A spring cleaning volunteer work day will be held at Paynetown State Recreation Area on Saturday, May 18, at 2 p.m.
Registration is required by May 16 to Jill Vance, Monroe Lake naturalist, at jvance@dnr.IN.gov.
Projects will prepare the activity center for the summer and may include painting, landscaping, cleaning and trash pickup. Volunteers should be at least 16 years old and may want to bring their own gloves.
Work will end around 4:30 p.m.
Volunteers are invited to a free cookout at 5 p.m. All food, including a vegetarian option and drinks, and table service will be provided.
Monroe Lake is at 4850 South State Road 446, Bloomington, 47401.
Contact Information:
Name: Jill Vance
Phone: (812) 837-9967
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Salamonie and Mississinewa lakes,
Roush FWA, and Ouabache SP to hold
free kids fishing derbies, June 1
Event Description
Kids ages 2 to 14 and their adults are invited to Kids Free Fishing Derbies at Salamonie and Mississinewa lakes, J. E. Roush Fish & Wildlife Area and Ouabache State Park, on June 1.
Age categories are: 2 to 5; 6 to 10; and 11 to 14, with first-, second- and third-prize winners for largest fish in each age category. The largest overall fish will be awarded a grand prize. Each participant must use bait provided by DNR staff.
Each property will host its own derby, with winners announced at each property.
Sign-in begins at 8:30 a.m. Rules and regulations will be announced at that time. Fishing time will be 9 to 10:30 a.m. Awards will follow. Children and their adult must be present to win awards.
Advance registration is requested by calling the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services at (260) 468-2127.
For more information on other UWIS programs, see dnr.IN.gov/uwis or Facebook.com/UpperWabash.
Upper Wabash Interpretive Services is at 3691 S. New Holland Road, Andrews, 46702.
Contact Information:
Name: Teresa Rody
Phone: (260) 468-2127
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Kids Fishing Day at Crosley FWA, May
18
Event Description
Families interested in learning how to fish are invited to Kids Fishing Day on May 18 at Crosley Fish & Wildlife Area near North Vernon.
The free event runs starts at 8 a.m. at Nighthawk Lake off State Road 7 on the eastern side of Crosley FWA.
DNR employees will teach participants about fishing regulations, safety, tying knots, and safely handling fish. DNR employees also will answer questions about where to fish, what types of bait to use for certain species, and more.
Fishing will end at noon. Afterward, DNR employees will recognize the anglers who caught the first fish, biggest fish and most fish.
The DNR will supply fishing poles and bait. Participants with their own poles are encouraged to bring them.
The event coincides with statewide Free Fishing Day. Adult Indiana residents do not need a fishing license or a trout/salmon stamp to fish Indiana waters on Free Fishing Day.
Organizers suggest parents and guardians bring snacks and water for their children.
Advance registration is required and begins May 1. Participants should register by calling (812) 346-5596, between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Registration ends at 3 p.m. on May 15.
Contact Information:
Name: Matt O’Neill
Phone: (812) 346-5596
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
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Indy Lakes pay lakes and RV Camping is not recommended. I do not recommend fishing or camping at Indy Lakes. Something to do about the fishing pools. They will tell a fisherman he has won a pool, and then refuse to pay out !
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