PIERCETON – The passenger injured in a Saturday night off-road vehicle accident has died. The victim, Jason Tolle, 45, of Pierceton, died as a result of injuries from blunt force trauma, according to a news release from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. The accident happened on the east side of Ridinger Lake at about …read more.

PIERCETON — Human remains were reportedly found in Washington Township near Pierceton, Thursday afternoon, April 2, according to the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office. Shortly after 3 p.m., the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office 911 Communication Center received a call regarding potential human remains located on a property west of SR13, south of Old Road 30, said …read more.

ARGOS — The thefts of animal parts and hides by a former local taxidermist that occurred as early as 2011 recently resulted in the arrest of a suspect. Cody Leed, 45, of Plymouth, was arrested Feb. 28 on warrants through Marshall County for eight misdemeanor charges of theft, one felony theft charge and one felony …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric Holcomb announced he signed an executive order directing state agencies to pursue collection of damage information that could lead to a declaration of disaster emergency along the Lake Michigan shoreline. He also outlined steps state agencies will take to provide assistance along the shoreline, said a news release from the Governor’s …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — A grain bin accident resulted in the death of a North Manchester man. At about 1:22 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, Wabash County Central Dispatch received a call of a possible grain bin entrapment in Chester Township at 8479 N. SR 13, North Manchester. First responders were on site within minutes, according to …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — With dropping temperatures, Indiana Conservation Officers advise being mindful of the potential hazards of frozen lakes, ponds, rivers and streams. It’s also important to keep a watchful eye on neighborhood retention ponds, lakes and other waterways for others who may venture out and find themselves in trouble said a news release from the …read more.

BREMEN — Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an incident in which an unresponsive 1-year-old was pulled from Lake of the Woods in Marshall County. The child was taken to St. Joseph Medical Center and is listed in critical condition. Emergency responders were dispatched to Lake Shore Drive near the town of Bremen shortly after 8 …read more.

WARSAW — While a spring and early summer that has featured plenty of moisture and cooler-than-average temperatures has wreaked havoc on area farmers, the cantankerous weather of 2019 has also affected local lakes. “We know that fish spawning has been delayed in many areas,” said Jed Pearson, a district fisheries biologist with the Indiana Department …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee Executive Director Megan McClellan announced her resignation Wednesday, May 29, after serving nearly five years. She has accepted a job as Fort Wayne Trails director starting in June. Coinciding with McClellan’s departure is the groundbreaking ceremony for the Conklin Bay trail, a project she worked on for much of her time …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A local club dedicated to the sport of catching and managing the population of a storied predator fish has announced its partnership with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to give the state organization another area to improve local lake access. “For the last four years, we have been raising money through raffles …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Webster Lake Conservation Association is asking the court to settle a dispute with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources concerning the nearly 200-year-old dam. A complaint was filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court on Feb. 7. The latest inspection states the DNR wants the association to buy two homes near the dam, create a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Lake Tippecanoe Property Owners is sponsoring a safe boating class. It is free of charge and open to the public, with classes being held at the Patona Bay Showroom on Lake Tippecanoe, located at 2 EMS T33B Lane, Leesburg. The course will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 14; …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Residents of Kosciusko County are reminded with the recent flooding, many structures in the community may have experienced damage. Residents are strongly encouraged to report damages to the state of Indiana online at in.gov/dhs to assist in tracking the extent of these damages. Owners are also reminded repairs and/or reconstruction activities to structures …read more.

WARSAW — The Watershed Foundation held a workshop at Center Lake Pavilion Thursday, April 27, to announce the launch of a new program to protect and improve lakes in the Warsaw-Winona Lake community. The Healthy Shorelines Initiative will provide grant assistance of up to $1,000 to homeowners for shoreline projects that improve water quality and …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Despite the low number of adult muskies now present in Lake Webster, DNR fisheries biologists were able to catch enough sexually ripe females this spring to obtain nearly 500,000 eggs. That amount fills the annual quota needed to support Indiana’s muskie stocking program. Biologists captured 88 muskies in trap nets set during …read more.

By JONATHON BOYD Indiana Conservation Officer, District 1 SYRACUSE — Indiana Conservation Officer Mark Richter was selected by his peers as the District One Officer of the Year. Richter’s role is paramount to our district’s success through the positive influence he provides, his ability to build camaraderie among the ranks and the respect he has …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee held its last meeting of the year Monday night, Nov. 21. Megan McClellan, executive director, reported several donations specified for the Phil Hartley Fund. Committee Chair Erick Leffler asked if those donations could be counted toward the Laudeman Foundation match. The Laudeman Foundation will match up to $40,000 donated from …read more.

By JONATHON BOYD Indiana Conservation Officer, District 1 MILFORD — Indiana Conservation Officers executed an arrest warrant Sunday evening, Oct. 30, on Christopher Pollock, 37, Milford, for the March 5 killing of a hunting dog. Jason Miller, 40, Nappanee, was hunting with his 8-year-old American Fox Hound on property he had permission on when the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Are plans in place to handle a multi-agency, multi-discipline response to an emergency situation in the county?

By CAPT. WILLIAM BROWNE DNR Division of Law Enforcement INDIANA — Indiana Conservation Officer Dustin Whitehead has been selected as the Midwest Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. Whitehead will be presented with the award at a ceremony in St. Louis, Mo., June 27. Whitehead was selected by his …read more.

SYRACUSE — Patrick Thomas Cochran, 20, 1290 Kingsgate Road, Springfield, Ohio, and 6654 E. Waco Drive, Syracuse, was arrested early Monday morning, May 30, after police attempted to talk to him about a boating mishap. The boating mishap occurred Sunday evening in front of a Black Point Road home, on Lake Wawasee.

NORTH WEBSTER — Now that aquatic plants have returned to Lake Webster, the Department of Natural Resources is relaxing limits on how much weed control will be permitted this summer at the 774-acre lake in Kosciusko County. Caps on how many acres of vegetation can be chemically treated by local residents were put in place …read more.

By JONATHON BOYD Indiana Conservation Officer MARSHALL — Indiana Conservation Officers arrested Willard “Doug” Corey,  71, Plymouth and William “Bill” Strong, 45, Argos, Wednesday, March 2, after an investigation revealed they were illegally possessing and selling venison (deer meat). The investigation started after information was provided to conservation officers pertaining to Corey’s Deer Processing south …read more.

LEESBURG — The body of the second individual who fell through the ice at a Leesburg quarry has been recovered. Allen Stattler, 41, Dowagiac, Mich., was located at approximately 11 a.m. this morning and recovered from the quarry around noon today, Feb. 22, according to Kosciusko County Coroner Tony Ciriello. The first individual Dustin Reaker, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Public meetings regarding gypsy moth treatments proposed by the Department of Natural Resources, will take place Tuesday, Feb.2, through Thursday, Feb.11. The treatments are set to take place in areas of St. Joseph, Kosciusko, Fulton, Marshall and Starke counties this spring. Topics will include the presence of the invasive gypsy moth, problems …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — As the holiday season comes to an end consider recycling or re-purposing your Christmas tree. According to Carrie Tauscher, DNR Division of Forestry’s Community and Urban Forest program director, options include taking the tree to a designated Christmas tree recycling site and tossing it in the backyard to provide shelter for wintering birds …read more.

INDIANA — The Department of Natural Resources on Wednesday used a three-stop tour to kick off a year-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Indiana state parks system.

NORTH LIBERTY — Indiana Conservation Officers will host a recruiting event at 5 p.m. next Tuesday, December 8, at Potato Creek State Park Nature Center, 25601 SR 4, North Liberty. The presentation will last approximately one hour and topics will include physical fitness standards, a practice test, the duties and ethical expectations of Indiana conservation …read more.

The four state snowmobile trails are awaiting snow and ready for the 2015-2016 snowmobile season, which begins Dec. 1. The trails will be open, when there is adequate snow, through March 30. Snowmobilers are only permitted on trails when they are posted as “open.” There is no trail pass in Indiana; however, all snowmobiles must …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County has been invaded and the culprit can be difficult to get rid of. Phragmites, also known as the common reed or giant reed, has been in the U.S. since at least the 1800s, but more recently has made its way to northern Indiana — and Koscuisko County. Phragmites is an …read more.

WARSAW — When Kosciusko County Lake Patrol Officer, Ken Troutman, saw boaters in trouble, he was right there to assist. This afternoon, Wednesday, Oct. 7, the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators recognized Troutman for taking action in rescuing seven boaters when their boat sank. Troutman had signaled to the motorboat, which was traveling in an idle …read more.

SYRACUSE — Indiana Conservation Officers Jonathon Boyd and Dustin Whitehead, along with Kosciusko Lake Patrol Officer Ken Troutman, received national recognition from the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators for their courageous rescue of seven boaters on Lake Wawasee this summer.

WOLCOTTVILLE — The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is monitoring chemicals that were accidentally discharged into the north branch of the Elkhart River from the Wolcottville Wastewater Treatment Plant. It is estimated that approximately 1,200 to 1,400 gallons of ferric chloride was released inside the plant and an unknown amount made it into the …read more.

WARSAW — The Pike Lake public boat ramp will be closing on Aug. 17, but only for approximately two weeks. Indiana Department of Natural Resources will be constructing a new handicap accessible pier and public boat ramp on Pike Lake. The existing ramp will be closed during this time due to construction. The new ramp …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Boaters rejoice, the temporary speed restriction on Tippecanoe and Barbee Lakes has been rescinded. Recently, Indiana Conservation Officers announced the temporary restriction for motorboats to idle speed on Lake Tippecanoe chain of lakes, Lake Wawasee and Barbee Lakes. Though restrictions have been lifted for Tippecanoe and Barbee lakes, Lake Wawasee is still under …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The speed restrictions on Wawasee Lake and Tippecanoe chain of lake were issued seven days ago, three days later Barbee chains were added to the list. Those restrictions remain in force for a maximum of 90 days. It could be less if water levels drop. The Department of Natural Resources will issue a …read more.

By JONATHON BOYD Indiana Conservation Officer A tip to our (800) TIP-IDNR line was successful as many of them are. Indiana Conservation Officer Maher was able to locate and address two men fishing on Kuhn Lake that had overbagged (caught and kept too many) undersized large mouth bass and without a fishing license. Thirteen out …read more.

Hunters may apply for a reserved hunt online by visiting hunting.IN.gov and clicking on the “Reserved Hunt Information” link, beginning July 1. The online method is the only way to apply. All applicants must possess a valid hunting license for the species they’d like to hunt. All applications must be completed by the application deadline to …read more.

Indiana Department of Natural Resources biologists have confirmed the presence of a wild black bear in northern Indiana today. The bear reportedly walked in from Michigan. The DNR received reliable reports earlier in the week of the wandering bear near South Bend and was able to make confirmation after wildlife biologist Budd Veverka examined the …read more.

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has awarded a total of $828,797 in funds for its annual Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology grants to projects across the state. Projects that will benefit from the grants to preserve local history include: Ball State University’s anthropology department received two grants of $49,929 each to conduct archaeological …read more.

Agencies working to remove sediment and logjams in Kosciusko County lakes and rivers have received a total of $80,000 to fix those issue from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Kosciusko was one of five counties receiving the grants, which are part of the Lake and River Enhancement program through the DNR’s Division of Fish …read more.

Department of Natural Resources grants totaling more than $447,000 will be used to fight invasive aquatic vegetation in Indiana’s lakes. Kosciusko County organizations will receive $106,142 of the total grant amounts. Additionally Marshall County lakes will receive $36,000 in grants; and Noble County lakes, $9,000. LaGrange, Starke, Fulton and Pulaski, LaPorte, Steuben, Monroe and Brown, …read more.

  By TYLER MCLEAD Program Director, Syracuse Parks And Recreation Syracuse Parks Department is hosting its Third Annual Kids Safety Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at the Syracuse Community Center, North Long Drive. This annual event is designed to educate kids on how to stay safe in a variety of …read more.

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources will open 1,166 acres of land along the Wabash River for public use to coincide with the start of spring turkey hunting season April 22. The land was acquired as part of the IDNR’s Healthy Rivers INitiative (HRI), which was launched in 2010 to secure permanent conservation protection for …read more.

The second annual Family Trout Fishing Derby in Columbia City will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 18, at Morches Park. The event is free and no fishing license or trout stamp is required because April 18 is one of four Free Fishing Days offered by the Department of Natural Resources. DNR …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officer Matthew Maher arrested Christopher P. Carroll, 20, of South Whitley and Shanelle D. Byrer, 21, of Warsaw, on March 23, for possessing methamphetamine as well as precursors to produce methamphetamine. Officer Maher was patrolling along the Tippecanoe River checking fisherman when he observed a vehicle disregard a stop sign at a high …read more.

[weaver_youtube sXfK7vCGG80 rel=0]   Oakwood Resort in Syracuse is once again hosting the Indiana Lakes Management Conference. Around 120 people are participating in this annual event which is in its 28th year. Attendees have come from around the state to collaborate and discuss environmental management and to further educate themselves on lake conservancy and protection. …read more.

By JOSH GRIFFIN DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife Beat cabin fever and help wildlife by tackling habitat improvement projects this winter. Late winter is the best time to pursue many wildlife habitat projects. The ground is often dry or frozen, the timing prevents conflicts with nesting wildlife in spring, and managing wooded and shrubby …read more.

By MIKE MYCROFT Chief of Natural Resources, DNR Division of State Parks Volunteer hunters took 1,004 deer during controlled hunts at 18 state parks and one state natural area in November and December of 2014, according to Mike Mycroft, chief of natural resources for the DNR Division of State Parks. A full report is available …read more.

By JERRY HOERDT Indiana Conservation Officer Rochester Indiana Conservation Officers will be instructing a hunter education course at the Rochester firehouse from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6 and from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7. Attendance is required for the entire course to obtain your hunter education certification. This course …read more.

By PHIL BLOOM Communications, Indiana Department of Natural Resources The Indiana Natural Resources Commission on Tuesday approved rules that include a limited river otter trapping season beginning this fall. River otters, a native Indiana species, are one of several successful management projects of the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife, along with the restoration of …read more.

Officer Nick Vander Molen has been hard at work all year and is very deserving of such an honor. A graduate of Bethel College in Mishawaka, Indiana, Nick went on to Indiana Conservation Officer recruit school in 2012 and the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in 2013 making him one of the newest Indiana Department of …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers of District Seven are proud to announce Master Officer Mike Kellner has been selected as the District Seven officer of the year. District Seven includes ten southwestern counties in Indiana. Officer Kellner is assigned to Warrick and Vanderburgh Counties and has served southwestern Indiana for over 30 years. Mike was born in …read more.

By PHIL BLOOM Communications, Indiana Department of Natural Resources There are many ways to recycle Christmas trees, but tossing them on a frozen lake to create fish habitat may not be the best idea and may require a permit from the Department of Natural Resources. “Fish attractors tend to bring fish and fishermen together,” said …read more.

By SHAWN ROSSLER Biologist, Department of Natural Resources EDITORS NOTE: The following article is an abridged version of a report DNR furbearer biologist Shawn Rossler wrote for the 2015 DRN Hunting & Trapping Regulations booklet. Personal experiences shape our attitudes toward most wildlife. This is especially true for coyotes. Thoughts range from worthless varmint that …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers from the District One Post are investigating two separate ATV accidents which occurred today just hours apart in the local area. Jacob Bailey, 13, Akron, suffered a fractured pelvis when his ATV struck a washout in a field in Kosciusko County near the intersection of 500W and 800S. Indiana Conservation Officer Nathan …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers responded to calls for help in the area of 1200 North 400 East around 6:30 tonight in Pierceton. Richard Dixon, 67, Warsaw, just finished his hunt. As he climbed down from his tree stand, the stand collapsed and he fell. Dixon was able to use his cell phone to call for help. …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers cited three Indiana men for the illegal taking of wood ducks during closed season on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014, on Knepper Marsh located on the Tri County Fish and Wildlife Area. Ryan Stork, 25, of Goshen, Russell Brown II, 27 of South Bend, and Taylor Vervidh, 24, of Elkhart were each issued …read more.

A program that allows hunters to give deer meat to the public will continue again this fall.   GiveIN Game, the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife’s venison donation program, will be available for its fourth year. Hunters who are willing to donate venison to people who would like to receive the meat may begin …read more.

Double the normal number of attendees turned out for the Monday general meeting of the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce at the North Webster American Legion Post 253. The draw was a presentation by Indiana Department of Natural Resources North Region Fisheries Supervisor Jeremy Price. A general overview of weed control guidelines by the …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the shooting of a fawn which occurred last Saturday at approximately 3:50 p.m. in Marshall County. The incident occurred in the 15000 block of Fir Road, just north of 15B Road in the Bourbon area. Officers are searching for the operator of a small, yellow, hatchback compact car similar to …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers from across the state will be participating in Operation Dry Water, conducting heightened boating under the influence (BUI) enforcement patrols and reaching out to recreational boaters to raise awareness about the dangers of BUI. “Indiana waterways are meant to be a safe environment for all citizens and visitors to enjoy,” says Lt. …read more.

Autopsy results of the body discovered in the Yellow River in Marshall County near Plymouth have returned to police, however, the identity of the man has yet to be released. According to the Plymouth Police Department, at 5:10 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, police were notified of a body floating in the Yellow River. According …read more.

An enormous nest located on top of a cell phone tower off of Lake Street in Warsaw has caught the eye of several passing by. StaceyPageOnline.com took a moment to stop by and try to capture a picture of the creatures living in the mammoth nest, which are believed to be osprey, a large bird of …read more.

North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce was asked to support the Webster Lake Conservation Association in an effort to persuade the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to allow more spraying for invasive, non-native weeds such as Eurasian watermilfoil. Weeds have been an major complaint for boaters and recreational users of the lake this season. WLCA …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officer Matthew Maher has begun his career with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division with his assignment to Kosciusko County. Officer Maher graduated from the 33rd Indiana Conservation Officers recruit school in July 2013. He then attended the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy and gradutated from their 201st class in March …read more.

Indiana’s eighth annual National Archery in the Schools Program state tournament  — the largest indoor youth archery tournament in state history — will take place Saturday, March 22, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. More than 1,600 students representing 76 schools qualified to participate, up from about 1,000 students last year from 57 schools. …read more.

Preliminary charges of unlawful possession of wildlife and unlawful sale of wildlife have been filed against a Warsaw man who allegedly sold a taxidermy mount of a badger on Craigslist. Indiana Conservation Officers acted on a tip and charged Matthew M. Kerkhoff, 21, with the two misdemeanors. CO Nick Vander Molen received a tip about …read more.

An Etna Green man was injured in an ATV collision with a motor vehicle today at approximately 9:43 a.m. According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a personal injury accident which occurred near the SR 19 and SR 10 intersection. Herman Baldwin, 59, suffered a broken neck as a …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a snowmobile accident that occurred around 4 p.m. Sunday on Norfolk Southern rail road property in Goshen. Travis Eppert, 41, of Goshen, sustained rib fractures and internal injuries as a result of the accident. Eppert was operating a snowmobile while hauling a passenger, identified as Stacey Callahan, 43, also of …read more.

The DNR Law Enforcement Division has been awarded an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for $197,620 to upgrade the technology of its communications system. “This grant will allow us to purchase a computer aided dispatch module that will interface with our current records management system and increase our officers safety and response time,” said …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an incident involving a fall from a tree stand that resulted in serious injuries to a Tippecanoe man Sunday morning. At 9:20 a.m., Indiana Conservation Officers, Marshall County Police and EMS responded to a rural area near Tippecanoe for a man who had fallen from a tree stand. Rodney Kreft …read more.

As per orders of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, the Lake Tippecanoe Control Structure gates will be adjusted to start lowering the lake level on Nov. 1 for the fall/winter seasons. On April 1, the Lake Tippecanoe Control Structure gates will again be adjusted to start raising the lake level for the spring/summer seasons.

Each fall the annual crop harvest, along with the beginning of hunting season, which opened today, makes deer movement more prominent and the number of car/deer crashes increase. Motorists are reminded to use extra caution when driving in rural areas of Indiana. Deer are generally more active in the early morning (pre-dawn) hours or the …read more.

[weaver_youtube VUZJoiVt94Y rel=0] Labor Day weekend typically marks the end to the summer boating season for Hoosiers and the beginning of Indiana hunting seasons. Indiana Conservation Officers are encouraging boaters to continue to be mindful of safe boating techniques during the final days of summer and for hunters to revisit their safety plans. The best …read more.

Facebook followers of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources can “talk” online about the Healthy Rivers INitiative with Angela Tilton, HRI liaison, on Wednesday, July 31. From 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., the DNR’s Facebook wall. Tilton will discuss the state’s largest land initiative and its successes over the past three years, including benefits to …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers are currently seeking those responsible for a fish kill in a small creek and private pond in Sidney. According to the Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division, at 5 p.m. Saturday, Conservation Officer Keith Dinn and IDEM representative Greg Carter responded to a call from a private land owner near SR …read more.

An 18-year-old Marion man drowned at Salamonie Reservoir Beach in Huntington County today. Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the drowning death of Jordan Laute, 18. Authorities say at 3:20 p.m. a 911 call was placed to the Huntington County Central Dispatch advising of the possible drowning. Emergency personnel were immediately dispatched to the scene and …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers are providing citizens with useful tips for Indiana boaters to enjoy a safe summer on the water. Conservation Officers will be patrolling Indiana waterways this summer to ensure that boaters are in compliance with boating laws. Officers are encouraging citizens to become familiar with Indiana boating laws and follow safe boating procedures …read more.

The large amount of rain Indiana has accumulated over the past few days has caused driving hazards across the state. The rainfall has caused streams and rivers to overflow their banks and to cover many roadways. While much of the heavy flooding is happening in central Indiana, southeastern Kosciusko County is also seeing a fair …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers want to remind residents of the upcoming spring turkey season and encourage hunters to take the opportunity to get out and bag their spring bird. The 2013 Youth Turkey Season is April 20-21. A youth, means an individual who is less than 18 years of age on the date of the hunt. …read more.

Sechrist Lake swan. (Photo provided) While the investigation into the alleged beating deaths of two mute swans on Sechrist Lake is said to be still incomplete, an email received from a representative of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources indicates the matter is being put to rest. DNR Public Relations Officer Lt. William Browne told …read more.

Department of Natural Resources grants totaling more than $693,000 will be used to fund the battle against invasive aquatic vegetation in Indiana’s lakes. Of the $693,000 allotted, a total of $127,020 will be used for lakes within Kosciusko County. Lakes to receive aide against invasive aquatic vegetation include Kuhn, Big Barbee, Little Barbee, Irish, Sawmill, …read more.

Sechrist Lake resident Teressa provided photos of the swans that graced the lake for years. The mute swan pair were killed Saturday by a member of the Barbee Lakes Property Owners Association who declared the birds a nuisance. Sechrist Lake residents are speaking out in force about legal ramifications they feel need to be taken …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers investigated a firearm accident at about 5 p.m. Friday that occurred in the Tri-County Fish & Wildlife Area in North Webster. Joey Douglas, 26, of Elkhart, was said to be target shooting when he attempted to chamber a cartridge into the barrel of his rifle. It is believed the rifle had been …read more.

Michelle Cain, a wildlife information specialist with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, provided the following information dispelling seven common myths concerning wildlife: Myth 1: The Indiana DNR has released rattlesnakes to control the turkey population. Truth: Rattlesnakes rarely eat eggs and wouldn’t be effective in controlling the turkey population. Also, the DNR has never …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers across the state are advising citizens of the potential hazards of being on frozen lakes, ponds, rivers and streams this winter. Every winter, thousands of Hoosiers enjoy fishing, skating, hiking or just sliding around on frozen ponds and lakes. And every year, people drown after falling through ice. Like driving on snow, …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Information provided earlier today from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department was incorrect. The following information has been provided by Jay Morehead, the victim’s brother.) For the second time in a week a hunter was injured in a fall from a tree stand. Just before 6 p.m. Saturday, Atwood Fire and officers of the …read more.

The Indiana Natural Resources Commission has given final approval to an electronic reporting system for hunters to check harvested white-tailed deer and wild turkey, a program that has operated on a trial basis since April. Dubbed CheckIN Game, the online system was used by approximately 2,000 hunters during the spring turkey season, and more than 11,600 …read more.

The Department of Natural Resources online CheckIN Game system now offers hunters the option to report their harvested game from any telephone. Hunters who use this option will talk to a live person who will enter their information into the online CheckIN Game system. The phone-in option is available 24 hours a day, seven days …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the death of a Rochester man that occurred during a hunting trip Sunday on private property in Fulton County. Conservation Officers were called to the location near Rochester after receiving a report of a man who suffered a gunshot wound. Kenneth Moore, 28, of Rochester, was shot and killed from …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers want to remind hunters to think safety first as they take to the woods and waters this hunting season. Hunters by the thousands will be pursuing their quarry this fall as the hunting seasons are now upon us. Deer, turkey, waterfowl, rabbits, and upland game birds are just some of the species …read more.

[youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0vzqVELrAE] The Department of Natural Resources has scheduled two special programs featuring supervised tours to the site at Salamonie Reservoir where Monument City once stood. The site of the former town has drawn recent attention after being exposed this summer due to low water levels in the reservoir caused by drought. DNR officials temporarily …read more.

HUNTINGTON, Ind. (AP) — The drought gripping Indiana is offering a glimpse into history. Declining water levels at the Salamonie Reservoir have revealed the remnants of four town that were submerged when the reservoir was created in 1967. The remains of buildings and roadways once completely hidden by deep waters have surfaced amid extreme drought …read more.

A collision between an Indiana Conservation Officer’s vehicle and a car happened at about 2:25 p.m. Friday on U.S. 30 at the Old Road 30 East intersection in Warsaw. Warsaw City Police and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the crash in the westbound lane. According to a WPD report, Holly White, 60, of Pierceton, …read more.

  Indiana Conservation Officers made 10 arrests for boating while intoxicated during a three-day campaign in June designed to bring awareness to the potential dangers of mixing alcohol and boating.   According to Department of Natural Resources Maj. Michael Portteus, Indiana’s boating law administrator for the DNR, the 10 arrests during the Operation Dry Water …read more.

It’s been on the books for a number of years: operate a watercraft while intoxicated and you receive the same penalty as if you were operating a vehicle on the roadways. So it’s nothing new. But what is new is the increased presence of Department of Natural Resource Law Enforcement Officers on the lake. Anyone who reads jail bookings …read more.

Indiana Conversation Officers put a stop to an underage drinking party near Lake Wawasee early Saturday morning. According to Indiana Conservation Officers, a disturbance at a Lake Wawasee home was reported at approximately 2 a.m. June 9. The result was the arrest of 11 minors. Officer Jerry Hoerdt and Cpl. Ashlee Jackson were on boat …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana residents without a fishing license won’t need one to go fishing this weekend at the state’s public-owned lakes and rivers. Indiana’s standard resident fishing license costs $17. But during Saturday and Sunday’s “Free Fishing Weekend,” adult residents won’t need a fishing license or a trout/salmon stamp to fish in Indiana’s waters. …read more.

Looking to do some fishing this holiday weekend? Don’t forget your Indiana fishing license. Indiana conservation officers are working over-time this Memorial Day weekend to not only make sure boaters and swimmers are safe, they’re also making sure anglers are abiding by Indiana’s laws when it comes to fishing. For your convenience, you can purchase …read more.