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Indiana Fish and wildlife area (FWA) hunting and trapping draws will look different this season.
FWAs will conduct draws according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines. Property visitors will be required to wear a mask or face covering while inside a property office or while near other people. If you feel sick, please stay at home.
For most draws, visitors will have limited access to FWA offices. Due to the likelihood of people being asked to wait outside during the draw process, visitors should dress for the weather and be prepared for draws to take longer to conduct than in previous years.
Public seating areas will be removed to limit people congregating in certain areas. If you are participating in a draw and require seating accommodations, please bring a portable lawn chair.
If property offices are closed to public access due to coronavirus concerns, property hunting draws will still take place at FWAs according to each property's specific draw plan. Property draw plans are written based on property accommodations to ensure social distancing practices are being followed.
Property-specific information for how the draws will be conducted can be found at www.wildlife.IN.gov/10443.htm. You can also contact the property directly to find out more details. Contact information for each property can be found at on.IN.gov/dfwproperties.
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By Louie Stout
The St. Joseph Valley Bassmasters announced it will not be conducting its annual youth fishing derby at Worster Lake in Potato Creek State Park.
Officials said the decision was made due to uncertainty with the corona virus.
“We hated to do it, but we felt it was the best decision given the current situation,” said club spokesman Blaine Pickavet. “We hope to resume it next year.”
The youth derby, one of the oldest in Indiana, has been held for 43 years and averaged hosting 175 youngsters a year. Winners took home bicycles, televisions, fishing gear and every kid went home with a goodie bag.
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Logging in to the Division of Fish & Wildlife (DFW) online portal to buy hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses and stamps is going to look a little different.
License and stamp purchases have moved to Access Indiana, a portal that allows you to use a single login and password to access multiple services from the State of Indiana. We want to make sure you are aware of the change and that we are here to help you make this transition.
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Indiana DNR Launches ‘Where to Paddle’ Interactive Map
DNR’s Division of Outdoor Recreation has launched a new interactive “Where to Paddle” map that is designed to highlight Indiana’s water trails. It can be found at on.IN.gov/wheretopaddle.
“Previous river guides that were available for Indiana were outdated,” said Dale Brier, director of of Outdoor Recreation. “This new map provides Hoosier paddlers with critical and updated information about our water trails in one convenient resource.”
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Beginning July 6, hunters can apply for reserved hunts online by visiting on.IN.gov/reservedhunt.
The online method is the only way to apply. No late entries will be accepted. Applicants must possess a hunting license that is valid for the hunt for which they are applying.
Hunters will be selected through a random computerized drawing. Applicants will be able to view drawing results online within two weeks after application deadlines. An email will be sent to all applicants when the drawing is completed.
Applications for the following hunting opportunities open July 6 and must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 17: