Jun. 25—SOUTHERN INDIANA — Experts have not yet determined what is causing the illness and deaths of songbirds in Indiana, the Midwest and parts of the South. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has received many reports of sick and dying birds in the state. Birds are showing neurological signs of illness and issues of swelling and crusty discharge on their eyes. Species such as the .
The public is being asked to stay away from Wolf Lake in Hammond while the Indiana DNR investigates the deaths of dozens of ducks and other waterfowl in the area.
Investigators believe the animal ran through several yards in the area of New York Avenue and 125th Street and was eventually dragged to a nearby vehicle, the Department of Natural
Indiana DNR to change shooting range hours through February
Certain DNR shooting range locations in Indiana will operate under new temporary hours. Share Updated: 9:36 PM EST Jan 20, 2021 Kaelin Massey
Certain DNR shooting range locations in Indiana will operate under new temporary hours. Share Updated: 9:36 PM EST Jan 20, 2021 Kaelin Massey The Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Fish & Wildlife is announcing new operating hours for all shooting ranges through February.Through February, the following ranges will open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET or 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT. Regular shooting range hours will resume on March 1. The affected locations:Crosley Deer Creek J.E. Roush LakeJasper-PulaskiKingsburyPigeon RiverSugar RidgeTri-CountyWilbur WrightWinamacArchery ranges at these properties remain open daily from sunrise to sunset. For more information on shooting range hours, visit wildl
Hoosiers resolving to start the new year by getting outside, exercising or enjoying nature can take advantage of First Day Hikes Jan. 1 at many of Indiana s state parks and lakes, including Indiana Dunes State Park.
The free, self-guided hikes are organized by Indiana Department of Natural Resources officials and aimed at encouraging people to enjoy the outdoors, connect with friends and visit state parks year-round.
In the past, First Day Hikes were group events led by park staff and volunteers. However, the need to maintain social distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic spurred the creation of self-guided hikes for Hoosiers who want to continue the tradition.