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This fall, some Hoosiers who need some help will be able to put more food on the table, thanks to deer hunters and the DNR Division of Law Enforcements Sportsmans Benevolence Fund.
The fund makes it possible for hunters to donate venison through a participating butcher by paying the processing fee. To participate, a licensed deer hunter must legally harvest a deer, field dress it and deliver it to a participating butcher.
This program provides an opportunity for our hunters to demonstrate their concern for their fellow man, allows the DNR another management tool for our deer population and provides nutritious meals to those in need, said Indiana Conservation Officer Lt. Colonel Steve Hunter. It is a triple-win situation.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Indianas largest boat and RV sale is coming to the Indiana State Fairgrounds Sept. 27-29.
The Indianapolis Fall Boat and RV Sale & Auction has earned its reputation as a truly unique opportunity for consumers to view, try and buy from a huge selection of new, used and year-end model boats and RVs at unbeatable savings. And this years show is making history with an all-new auction component.
The Indianapolis Fall Boat and RV Sale & Auction will be anchored by the largest consumer boat and RV auction in the State of Indiana on Friday, Sept. 27, the shows opening day, when over 100 boats and RVs will be auctioned off to the highest bidders. The auction preview will take place from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the State Fairgrounds, giving prospective buyers the opportunity to take a close look at the many exceptional watercraft, motor homes, fifth-wheels, travel trailers and pop-up tent campers that will come up for auction beginning at 3:00 pm.
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CheckIN Game, Indianas online harvest reporting system for hunters, has been made more user friendly for fall hunters.
Several upgrades now allow hunters who previously used CheckIN Game to view past harvest data.
One real benefit is that you can now look up your confirmation number if you lose it, said Mitch Marcus, DNR Division of Fish & Wildlifes wildlife chief. Last year this was not an option. This makes the process easier for hunters and DNR staff.
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Northeast Indianas cooler and wetter weather this summer may be good for corn and soybeans, but DNR officials say the conditions are stifling aquatic plant growth in area lakes and may be harming fish.
The cooler, wetter weather delayed aquatic plant growth, and the increased rain meant more sediment washed into the lakes, thereby blocking sunlight such plants need from penetrating the water.
The result could lead to fewer and smaller weed control permits the DNR issues on some lakes next year.
Weve seen significant declines in water clarity and the abundance of aquatic plants in several lakes this year, said Jed Pearson, DNR fisheries biologist. As a result, habitat conditions for fish are not as good as they should be.
Aquatic plants provide cover for many fish species. They also support aquatic insects that fish eat. But more important, aquatic plants tie up nutrients that otherwise go into producing plankton algae blooms.
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Indianas regular-season waterfowl dates, as proposed to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) by the DNR, are listed below.
The dates are not final until approved by the USFWS in mid- to late September. A future announcement will either confirm or amend these dates. Historically, they have been accepted as proposed.