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Whether a gathering of old friends during opening weekend of deer season, an adventure on the Ohio River fishing for giant catfish, or an annual family vacation to one of Indiana’s exceptional state parks, outdoor traditions run deep for many individuals and families throughout the Hoosier State.
One of these very special traditions comes along each year, just in time to help lift outdoorsy folks up during the waning days of late winter’s cold, gray grasp; it’s the Ford 63rd Annual Indianapolis Boat, Sport and Travel Show. An outdoor tradition in its own right, the largest outdoor show in the country has been helping outdoor-lifestyle enthusiasts and adventurous families make the most of their outdoor recreational experiences for the past 63 years.
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You can help animal species such as bald eagles, peregrine falcons, barn owls, box turtles, black bears and more by donating to the Indiana Nongame Wildlife Fund as you do your taxes.
The Indiana Nongame Wildlife Fund supports the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlifeís Wildlife Diversity program. Program staff manages more than 750 nongame and endangered wildlife species. Nongame means the species is not hunted, trapped or fished. No state tax dollars are used.
You can donate all or a portion of your state tax refund to the Indiana Nongame Wildlife Fund. If you file with paper forms, look for the eagle logo on Schedule 5/Schedule IN-Donate. If you file through online tax programs, you will be prompted to donate at the end of filing, and the eagle logo will not be present.
This program is also supported by a match of federal funds through the State Wildlife Grants Program. For each $5 donated, another $9 will be added, equaling $14 for wildlife. Donations fund research, habitat conservation and more.
Past Wildlife Diversity successes have restored bald eagles, river otters and peregrine falcons to the state. In recent years, projects have included implementing techniques to improve natural reproduction of hellbenders (Indianaís largest salamander).
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The St. Joseph River Valley Fly Fishers will host a beginner level fly tying class beginning Feb. 2.
The class will run each Thursday for six weeks at the Kroc Center in South Bend. Class hours are 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and the program is limited to first 30 to register.
Class fee is $30 for non-SJRVFF members and $5 for members. All materials and tools will be provided but students with their own are encouraged to bring them.
Students will be taught proven and universal fly patterns for fish species available locally.
For information or to reserve a spot, email Jeff Stanifer, janar3@sbcglobal.net.
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Bass University is coming to Kokomo, Ind. in conjunction with the annual Wild Indiana Expo Jan. 14-15 at the city’s Events and Convention Center.
Considered the most comprehensive bass fishing program in the country, Bass University provides 12 different seminars in a classroom environment. The Kokomo instructors include pros Kevin VanDam, Mike Iaconelli, Mike McClelland, Seth Feider, Bill Lowan and Bryan Thrift. Cost of the two-day class is $200 and you can register online at www.thebassuniversity.com.
Admission to the Wild Indiana Show is $5. The show is open from 9-6 on Saturday and 9-5 Sunday. More than 75 exhibitors will be on hand and there will be free seminars of various topics throughout the show, including seminars from VanDam on Saturday afternoon and Iaconelli Sunday afternoon. The Kokomo Event and Convention Center is located on Ind. 931 on the north end of Kokomo.
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Deer licenses for the 2016-17 deer seasons are now available for purchase.
Information on license types and fees is at wildlife.IN.gov/2380.htm .
A new online license system requires users to set up an account to purchase licenses. Allow additional time to set up your account and enter your information if you haven't done so already.
All adults must set up an account to purchase a license in their own name. Youth licenses (under age 18) can be purchased from an adult's account as an ìassociation.î You must be at least 13 to create your own account.