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IDNR
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a hunting incident that occurred yesterday on private property in Pulaski County.
At approximately 9:20 a.m., Dave Berry, 69, of Roachdale was dove hunting along a Sandy Prairie Hunt Club field when he was struck by a gunshot.
Initial investigation has revealed that unbeknownst to other hunters, Berry began searching for a downed dove in an uncut cornfield when he walked in the direction of another group of hunters.
At the same time, a juvenile hunter attempted to shoot at a low-flying dove striking Berry approximately 35 yards away with pellets from the 20-gauge shotgun.
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MWA Report
The Michiana Walleye Association will host its last Public Fish Fry of the season Tuesday, Aug. 30, at the clubhouse.
The meal includes Pollock, assorted fresh fish, coleslaw, potato salad and tartar sauce for a donation of $13 per meal. Beverages will be available for purchase. Cash or some credit cards will be accepted.
The fund-raising event is a drive-through, carry-out only. Serving runs from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. or until supplies run out.
The club is located at 13040 Day Road in Mishawaka.
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IDNR Report
Hunters can now apply for a variety of reserved hunts via on.IN.gov/reservedhunt.
The online method is the only way to apply for the hunts listed below. No late entries will be accepted. Applicants must possess a hunting license that is valid for the hunt for which they apply.
Hunters will be selected through a random computerized drawing. Applicants can view draw results online within two weeks after the application period closes. An email will be sent to all applicants when draws have been completed.
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. ET on Sept. 23:
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IDNR Report
Indiana DNR fisheries biologists visited Clear Lake on Aug. 4 after receiving reports from residents of numerous dead fish. Several species of fish were affected, including rock bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, pumpkinseed, warmouth, crappie, bullheads, and bass. Biologists estimated approximately 500 dead fish were between the North and Big basins.
Due to recent weather, this fish kill is likely being caused by natural events. Hot weather, warm water temperatures, and calm (i.e., no wind) days lead to low levels of dissolved oxygen in the water. Without dissolved oxygen, fish are unable to breathe and can die rapidly and in large numbers.
Biologists will continue to monitor the lake in case the situation changes.
While the threat to public health is considered very low at this time, DNR always recommends common sense when recreating in natural waterways, especially during periods of hot weather. For more information on safe water recreation, visit the Center for Disease Control website at cdc.gov/habs/prevention-control.html.
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St. Joe Bass Masters Report
The St. Joe Valley Bass Masters have changed their 46th annual free youth fishing tournament location from Potato Creek State Park to Pin Hook Park in South Bend.
The annual youth derby is Aug. 13 and is open to all kids ages 4 to 14. The youth fishing contest is one of the longest running kid events in the Midwest and averages approximately 200 kids each year. In fact, some parents and grandparents participated in this event when they were youngsters.
The park is located at Riverside Drive and Boland Drive in South Bend. The change was necessary because Potato Creek State Park has begun construction on a new inn on the land where the contest used to be held.
There will be both boy and girl divisions. Age groups are 4-7, 8-11, and 12-14 in each division. Registration starts at 8 a.m. Each contestant gets a free T-shirt.