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(Provided by Indiana DNR
The Indiana DNR will offer another late season for hunting Canada geese.
The season runs Feb. 1-15 in 30 counties: Steuben, LaGrange, Elkhart, St. Joseph, La Porte, Starke, Marshall, Kosciusko, Noble, DeKalb, Allen, Whitley, Huntington, Wells, Adams, Boone, Hamilton, Madison, Hendricks, Marion, Hancock, Morgan, Johnson, Shelby, Vermillion, Parke, Vigo, Clay, Sullivan and Greene.
The late season helps control the population of the breeding “giant” subspecies of Canada geese around urban areas, a common issue in Indiana and surrounding states. Indiana has offered hunters a late Canada goose season in select counties every February since 2008.
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The Ford 60th Annual Indianapolis Boat, Sport and Travel Show returns to the Indiana State Fairgrounds February 14-23 and will include an expanded 17th Annual Indiana Deer, Turkey and Waterfowl Expo during its closing weekend (Feb. 20-23).
The Indy Show includes a large tackle town, numerous boat and travel exhibits, and abundant activities for the family.
For the latest information on show features and attractions, general show information, or to purchase tickets online, go to IndySportShow.com.
Ford 60th Annual Indianapolis Boat, Sport and Travel Show hours:
- Friday, Feb. 14: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Saturdays, Feb. 15 & 22: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Sundays, Feb. 16 & 23: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Monday, Feb. 17: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Tuesday & Wednesday, Feb. 18 & 19: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Thursday & Friday, Feb. 20 & 21: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Admission prices:
- $13 Adults
- $11 Seniors (60+)
- $8 Kids (6-12)
- FREE All kids 5 and under
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Seven new Indiana Conservation Officers officially joined the DNR Division of Law Enforcement during graduation ceremonies today at the Indiana Government Center South.
The new officers represent the 33rd recruit class of Indiana Conservation Officers, the oldest law enforcement agency in the state. The officers, their hometowns, and assignment locations (by county and district in parentheses) are:
- Jarred E. Coffing, Monticello (Delaware, District 4)
- Eli J. Hendricks, West Terre Haute (Parke, District 5)
- Kurt S. Kinser, Bloomington (Steuben, District 2)
- Matthew G. Maher, Greentown (Kosciusko, District 1)
- Jeffrey T. Reed, Washington (Elkhart, District 1)
- Joshua C. Thomas, Madison (Fayette, District 9)
- Aaron M. Todd, Heltonville (Owen, District 5)
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Two local men were apprehended hunting illegally in Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore stemming from two separate incidents.
On Nov. 15, National Park Service rangers located a Buchanan, Mich. man hunting in a tree stand approximately 75 yards inside the park boundary near Mount Baldy. Rangers had discovered the illegal tree stand and bait site several weeks prior and had been watching the area for any activity. The man was found to be in possession of a compound bow, arrows, hunting knife, gallon jug of molasses and corn cobs. The man was charged with hunting in the park, feeding wildlife and possession of a weapon in the park. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources was also contacted as the individual did not possess a valid hunting license for the state of Indiana.
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Annual entrance, boating and horseback riding permits for Indiana State Parks & Reservoirs for 2014 are now available for purchase.
The permits are available online at InnsGifts.com and at state park and reservoir property offices.
State Parks & Reservoirs entrance permits cost $40 for Indiana residents and $60 for out-of-state residents. Golden Hoosier Permits, which are entrance permits for Hoosiers age 65 or older, cost $20. Motorized lake permits cost $22, non-motorized lake permits cost $5 and horseback riding permits cost $20.