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2411 East SR 54 • Sullivan, IN 47882 • (812)
268-5640
Minnehaha FWA has 8,382 acres of rolling grassland and wooded bottomland
areas. Approximately 600 acres of the property is water (mostly strip
pit lakes).
- History and Funding
- Minnehaha Fish & Wildlife opened on November 14, 1985 and consisted
of 12,000 acres of mostly reclaimed surface mine land in Sullivan County.
Minnehaha is currently leased from Ayrshire Land Company and provides
opportunities for over 50,000 property users annually from all over Indiana.
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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:
- A daily check-in is required for all hunting (not dog-running). A self-service
check station is available when the check station is not open.
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Target Ranges
- Simple long and short target ranges with backdrops are available.
- Range is open from 8-5 p.m. Sept.- March and 7-7 p.m April - Aug.
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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
- Approximately 25 strip pit lakes, ranging from one to 118 acres in
size, are open for fishing.
- Bluegill, redear, bass, trout, crappie, catfish are the predominant
species present.
- A 14-inch size limit exists on largemouth bass.
- Island Pit is closed March 15-31 for trout stocking. Other pit lakes
may be closed during waterfowl season. Check with property.
- Boat launches are available at Goose, Pintail, Twin, Cass, Island, Canvasback,
High Rock, Mohawk, Stickup, Teal, J Pit lakes.
- Electric motors only.
- Shore line fishing is available
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Hunting
- Hunting is available for quail, turkey, dove, rabbit, deer, woodcock,
duck and goose. Night Hunting for raccoon and fox.
- A daily check-in is required for all hunting (not dog-running). A self-service
check station is available when the check station is not open.
- Special hunts include dove
and waterfowl
hunts by drawing. Pre-registration is required for dove
and wild
turkey hunting. A daily drawing is held for the waterfowl hunts.
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Trapping
- A special drawing to trap on the property is held at 10 a.m. on the
first Saturday in October. Contact the property for more information.
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Wildlife Watching
- 8,382 acres of rolling grassland and wooded bottomland areas combined
with 600 acres of water provides excellent opportunities for nature enthusiasts
to observe deer, turkey, waterfowl, shorebirds and raptors.
- Neighboring Land
- Dugger Rec. Area (Greene-Sullivan State Forest)
- Sullivan lake (461 acres).
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Additional Opportunities
- A special drawing to trap on the property is held at 10 a.m. on the
first Saturday in October. Contact the property for more information.
- Visit the property to observe the many species that call it home, such
as deer, turkey, waterfowl, shorebirds and raptors. Inquire at the office
for details.
- Wild blackberries, raspberries, morels and black walnuts may be gathered
from the property.
- Picnic tables are available are the office.
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NO Camping and NO Swimming Allowed.
Please Read and Obey All Signs.
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