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(Provided by Indiana DNR)
The date range to set up and leave portable tree stands and ground blinds on Indiana and federal lands is now noon on Sept. 15 through Jan. 10 the next year.
Another change this year is that hunters now can mark their stands and blinds with their DNR-issued customer identification number or their name and address.
The previous rule allowed hunters to leave portable tree stands or blinds overnight on state and federal properties between Sept. 1 and Jan 10. and required the owner to mark the blind with name, address and telephone number.
Any tree stand or ground blind placed before noon on Sept. 15 on state- and federal-owned lands is subject to removal. All blinds and stands must be removed by Jan. 11.
Tree and ground blinds cannot be permanent. Fasteners or pole climbers cannot enter the tree more than one-half inch.
For questions on hunting regulations at a specific property, contact each property directly.
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The fee for put-and-take pheasant hunts at DNR Fish & Wildlife Areas will increase from $25 to $28 for the 2015-16 season.
The fee increase is due to increasing costs in acquiring pheasants.
Pheasants are released for put-and-take hunting on Atterbury, Glendale, J.E. Roush Lake, Pigeon River (west of S.R. 3), Tri-County, Willow Slough and Winamac FWAs. The bag limit is two birds of either sex, except at Pigeon River, Willow Slough and Winamac FWAs, where the limit is two roosters only.
Hunters can reserve put-and-take pheasant hunts at www.wildlife.IN.gov/5384.htm from Sept. 1 until midnight on Nov. 29. Registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
No hunts can be reserved at the property.
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Indiana wildlife biologists plan to trap and relocate the black bear that has been seen numerous times in Michigan City the past few weeks. The trap was set the evening of July 15 at a confidential location.
Residents are asked not to attempt to interfere in any way with trapping.
On the night of July 14, Indiana Conservation Officers responded to multiple bear sightings in the Motts Park area of the city. Several residents reported seeing a bear rifling through trash and bird feeders near their homes. The bear also was reported walking on porches and standing against patio doors.
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The first-ever Sportsmen's Challenge will take place at the Rolling Prairie Olde Farmer's Fest Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. when sportsmen will compete in archery, crossbow, casting, and axemanship.
Competitors will be individually ranked in each event, and the grand prize winners in the adult and youth divisions will be determined by the lowest combined rank for each sportsmanís best two events. Sportsmen can enter up to four events and are able to re-enter individual events as many times as they would like to better their chances of winning.
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The Indiana DNR has submitted to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) proposed 2015 dates for early season hunting of migratory birds in Indiana.
As in other years, these dates are not final until the USFWS approves them, which typically happens by the end of August. The season dates fall within the framework provided by USFWS, so no changes are anticipated.
Indiana's requested seasons have never been altered by USFWS after submission. However, there is always a slight possibility of change. Therefore, the dates below should not be interpreted as final. The DNR will announce the firm dates and any changes once the feds have responded.