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Fish & Wildlife Property Alerts

  • During waterfowl season, Beaver Bottom ADA pier opens for fishing at noon.

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  • The shooting range at Crosley FWA is closing for renovations on or about July 6. The renovations are expected to last 12 weeks. We apologize for the inconvenience. 
  • The bridge crossing on River Road at the Muscatatuck River is closed for an indefinite period of time; however, you can still access the western side of the property by taking Highway 3 north to County Road 25W, keeping left onto County Road 115 South then turning back south on County Road 75W. For more information, contact Crosley Fish & Wildlife Area at 812-346-5596.

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  • Hunters cannot harvest an antlerless deer with a firearm during firearms season on Fish & Wildlife properties.

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  • PUBLIC NOTICE: The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comments on a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for construction of the new Jasper-Pulaski Fish & Wildlife Area (FWA) Visitor Center. The draft EA describes the potential environmental impacts associated with constructing the new visitor center. Review report and submit comments until Oct. 1.

  • Due to recent weather, some roads and access areas at J.E. Roush FWA may be closed due to flooding. The North boat ramp is closed and the South boat ramp is open temporarily. The River Road loop is also closed due to flooding. Please call the office for updates.
  • The Kil-So-Quah Recreation Area campground will close indefinitely on June 29, 2026, at 2 p.m. ET. This decision follows a thorough evaluation of the campground, including public safety considerations and maintenance needs. Campers can continue to enjoy nearby DNR properties, including at Salamonie Lake, Mississinewa Lake, Ouabache State Park, and Chain O’Lakes State Park. The remainder of J.E. Roush Lake Fish & Wildlife Area remains open and ready to welcome visitors.

  • Due to habitat work being conducted in the 10 Mile Road unit this summer, for public safety, the area will have intermittent closures to vehicle traffic.

  • A gate prevents access to Kingsbury FWA via the Hupp Road entrance. The gate limits traffic through the property to the industrial park and preserve the property’s quality for wildlife and visitors.

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  • An open house will be held at Wilbur Wright Fish & Wildlife Area on Aug. 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET to get to know the property and what it has to offer, learn about volunteer opportunities, and speak with other organizations that assist with projects in the area. Please contact Bethany Stone at bstone@dnr.IN.gov or 260-468-3142 with any questions about the event.
  • The Wilbur Wright Shooting Range will be closed until facility upgrades are completed this fall. Please check with the property for further details.

  • J.C. Murphey Lake will be closed Aug. 31 – Sept.13, 2026 and Oct. 12, 2026– Feb 14, 2027. Lake use will be limited to daily registered waterfowl hunters during these periods. Shore fishing will be permitted in designated areas by the headquarters building. If management determines that conditions are unfavorable for waterfowl hunting (ex. hard extended freeze), the lake may be opened to fishing prior to Feb.15.