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N. Fish and Wildlife Lane • Medaryville, IN 47957
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843-4841
View and listen to the Sandhill Cranes
during their fall migration.
Jasper-Pulaski Fish & Wildlife Area is dedicated to providing quality hunting
and fishing opportunities while maintaining 8,062 acres of wetland, upland
and woodland game habitat. Jasper-Pulaski’s suitable habitat provides
an ideal stopover for migratory birds. More than 10,000 sandhill
cranes stop during fall migration.
Get the sandhill crane counts here.
Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area Map
in online viewable format.
Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area Map in
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- History
and Funding
- Acquisition of the land
for Jasper-Pulaski began in 1929. During the 1930s, Jasper-Pulaski was
designated as a game farm and game preserve. Hunting began at the property
in 1958, and in 1965, the area was designated as a fish and game area.
Then in 1972 the name was changed to fish and wildlife area.
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- Most revenues used in land
acquisition, development, operation and maintenance of Jasper-Pulaski
Fish and Wildlife Area are derived from the sale of hunting, fishing
and trapping licenses. Funds are also received from the federal Pittman-Robertson
and Dingell-Johnson programs to aid fish and wildlife restoration. These
funds are derived from taxes levied on sport hunting and fishing equipment.
Indiana hunters, anglers and trappers are proud to provide this property
for the enjoyment of all people.
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- Rules and Regulations
- In addition to state fish and wildlife laws, this property is governed
by posted regulations affecting the public use of lands and facilities owned,
leased or licensed by the Department of Natural Resources.
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- Posted Areas
- Safety zones, refuges, waterfowl resting and other restricted areas are
marked with appropriate signs. PLEASE READ AND OBEY ALL SIGNS.
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- Violations
- Violation of any law, rule or regulation governing this property may be
cause for forfeiting your hunting, fishing, or visiting privileges on this
area.
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- Responsibility
- The Division of Fish and Wildlife, Department of Natural Resources, will
not be held responsible for any accidents or deaths occurring from the use
of these facilities.
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- Permits
- In addition to a hunting and/or fishing license the following permits are
required:
- Permission to hunt during the day on Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife
Area must be obtained before entering the field. Hunting badges or one-day
hunting permit cards must be in the possession of the hunter at all times.
Bagged game must be checked through the check-in station or recorded through
established self-service procedures outlined at the check-in station.
Self-service drop boxes are located throughout the property for your convenience.
No shooting of woodchuck (groundhogs) is allowed.
- Night and predator hunting is only permitted by daily permit cards from
the self-serve check station.
- Dog training is available in area 12 only. Check-in at self-serve check
station.
- Collecting Permits are required from the property manager or IDNR for
the collection of anything except nuts, berries and mushrooms.
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Target Ranges
- Target ranges are open to the public on a first come first serve basis.
All shooters must obey range rules and regulations.
- Range is open April through August from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and September
through March from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- The range is closed on Monday.
- Park in designated lot only.
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- Traffic
- Traffic on public roads through the area is governed by state and county
laws. Traffic over service roads and trails, except by authorized vehicles,
is restricted to walking. Park in designated lots only.
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Fishing
- Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area provides fishing areas along
the Ryan Ditch and two gravel pits with boat ramps.
- Self-serve check-in is required for fishing. Some areas are restricted
or closed during waterfowl seasons. Ask at headquarters for restrictions.
- Primary species include catfish, bluegill and largemouth bass.
- Both gravel pits have gravel boat ramps. A maximum 12-volt electric
motor applies.
- Shoreline fishing is available along the Ryan Ditch (see
map).
- There is a 14 inch minimum size limit for largemouth bass and 10 inch
minimum for channel catfish. All other size and bag limits apply. See
the current fishing regulations
for details.
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Hunting
- Deer,
quail, rabbit, squirrel, snipe, dove, sora rails, woodcock, waterfowl
and wild turkey are common at Jasper-Pulaski Fish & Wildlife Area.
- Check-in
is required. All hunting seasons and bag limits apply. Special hunts
include dove and waterfowl
hunts by drawing. Pre-registration is required for
wild turkey hunting.
- See the current hunting regulations
for details.
- Area
12 is designated for dog training.
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Wildlife
Watching
- The 8,062 acres of Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area offer a unique
opportunity to observe large numbers of Canada geese and sandhill cranes.
Two observation towers provide great viewing points to see thousands of sandhill
cranes in fall migration. All visitors except picnickers are required to check
in.
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- Neighboring
Land
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- Jasper-Pulaski State Nursery
- Tefft Savanna Nature Preserve
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Additional
Opportunities
- Wetland trapping is available through drawing only. Ask for details.
- A dog training area is provided in area 12 (see map).
- Additional hunting opportunities include: dove
and waterfowl hunts by drawings. Pre-registration is required for turkey
hunting.
- Seasonally, large numbers of Canada geese and sandhill cranes can be seen
from observation towers at Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area.
- Berries, mushrooms and nuts may be gathered from the property.
- Tefft Savanna Nature Preserve is located at Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife
Area.
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NO
Camping and NO Swimming Allowed.
Please
Read and Obey All Signs.