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After experiencing years of wear and tear over the years, Lake Webster’s Backwater’s boat ramp was ready for an upgrade.
To complete the project, Indiana DNR Public Access employees tore out the ramp and replaced it with newly constructed precast slabs. The longer ramp extends farther into the water to better protect against the effects of power loading. Along with the boat ramp, the employees re-striped the parking lot.
Public Access also plans to add a new launching pier on to the site, and they will refurbish the current pier during the winter. Similar projects in northern Indiana are slated for West Otter Lake, Pretty Lake, and Bear Lake this year.
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It’s that time to register for Indiana’s Put/Take Pheasant hunts.
Registration for the 2022 Put/Take Pheasant Hunts opens Sept. 14 at 7 a.m. ET and continues to the end of the Put/Take Pheasant Hunt period, Nov. 27. The hunts take place from Nov.19–27, beginning the Saturday before Thanksgiving and continuing through the Sunday after Thanksgiving.
Registration costs $30 per slot and is first-come, first-served. Once the daily hunter quota is reached, the area becomes unavailable. Hunters should print their registration confirmation sheet and bring it with them on the day of their hunts. The bag limit is two pheasants per person each day.
The Fish & Wildlife areas participating are Atterbury, Glendale, J.E. Roush Lake, Pigeon River, Tri County, Willow Slough, and Winamac. To find out more, please contact the property you are interested in hunting.
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Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a hunting incident that occurred yesterday on private property in Pulaski County.
At approximately 9:20 a.m., Dave Berry, 69, of Roachdale was dove hunting along a Sandy Prairie Hunt Club field when he was struck by a gunshot.
Initial investigation has revealed that unbeknownst to other hunters, Berry began searching for a downed dove in an uncut cornfield when he walked in the direction of another group of hunters.
At the same time, a juvenile hunter attempted to shoot at a low-flying dove striking Berry approximately 35 yards away with pellets from the 20-gauge shotgun.
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The Michiana Walleye Association will host its last Public Fish Fry of the season Tuesday, Aug. 30, at the clubhouse.
The meal includes Pollock, assorted fresh fish, coleslaw, potato salad and tartar sauce for a donation of $13 per meal. Beverages will be available for purchase. Cash or some credit cards will be accepted.
The fund-raising event is a drive-through, carry-out only. Serving runs from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. or until supplies run out.
The club is located at 13040 Day Road in Mishawaka.
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Hunters can now apply for a variety of reserved hunts via on.IN.gov/reservedhunt.
The online method is the only way to apply for the hunts listed below. No late entries will be accepted. Applicants must possess a hunting license that is valid for the hunt for which they apply.
Hunters will be selected through a random computerized drawing. Applicants can view draw results online within two weeks after the application period closes. An email will be sent to all applicants when draws have been completed.
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. ET on Sept. 23: