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Funding assistance from the Bicentennial Nature Trust (BNT) has helped the LaGrange County Parks Department buy a 44-acre addition to Dallas Lake Park. The Indiana Heritage Trust and the LaGrange County Community Foundation also contributed to the purchase.
The addition represents a nearly 50 percent expansion of the 96-acre park on the south side of Dallas Lake near Wolcottville. The new property contains the southern portion of the “Pond Lil” wetland that is home to several rare and endangered species. The LaGrange County Parks Department will own and manage the property, while the DNR holds a conservation easement ensuring public access and permanent protection.
“The wetland observation deck at Pond Lil has been a community favorite for many years,” said Micheal Metz, LaGrange County Parks Director. “We are excited to protect the remainder of the wetland, and grateful to the Bicentennial Nature Trust, without whom this acquisition would not have been possible.”
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Anglers, fishing guides and DNR biologists will convene on Jan. 18 in Fishers, Ind. to talk about the state’s management plan for muskie at the inaugural Indiana Muskie Summit.
The summit is open to the public and will be hosted by the Hoosier Muskie Hunters and Webster Lake Musky Club. It runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the American Legion Post, 9901 E. 126th St. in Fishers. The town is located northeast of Indianapolis off I-69.
Agenda topics include an update on the DNR’s muskie hatchery and stocking program. Discussion also is likely to include potential fishing regulations, habitat management and fostering partnerships.
“Our state offers some of the best muskie fishing in the Midwest and we want to keep it that way,” said Scott Law of the Hoosier Muskie Hunters. “The meeting will bring together DNR biologists who are directly involved with muskie management, fishing guides, avid muskie anglers, and any angler who wants to learn more about Indiana muskie fishing.”
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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)