The National Park Service reminds sportsmen that hunting isnt permitted within Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.
The prohibition applies, regardless of land ownership, to any property within the boundaries of the national lakeshore. It is the hunters responsibility to ensure that they are not hunting within park boundaries, even if the boundary is not clearly indicated.
Anyone caught hunting in the national lakeshore may be charged with violating federal law, up to, and including, felony charges. Violators will be subject to the seizure and forfeiture of all equipment, including firearms, vehicles, stock, tack, and other equipment used during the hunting violation and will be required to appear before the U.S. Magistrate.
Hunters may not pursue, dress out, or transport legally wounded or killed animals that end up within park boundaries unless they are accompanied by a park ranger. Hunters should call 1-800-ParkTip to report any such incidents and to arrange for a ranger escort. Legally taken animals may not be stored overnight anywhere in the park, including campgrounds, parking lots, or any other visitor facilities. All park roads are closed to the transportation of lawfully taken wildlife, unless specifically approved in writing by a park ranger.