Protect Indiana Wildlife
Turn in a Poacher, Inc. (TIP) is a non-profit conservation organization that protects our fish and wildlife resources by increasing public support and involvement in bringing violators to justice.
A poacher is a thief who illegally steals wildlife that belongs to each Indiana citizen. Indiana DNR manages wildlife for everyone. Every person can help TIP support DNR’s efforts by reporting potential violations. This will help conserve wildlife for future generations.
Call TIP if you see, hear, or learn about a poacher or another fish and wildlife violation. If your “TIP” leads to an arrest, you may receive as much as a $500 reward, and you can remain anonymous.
Read about the objects on the TIP trailer exhibit.
Turn in a Polluter
TIP supports the efforts of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and the Department of Natural Resources to protect air, land, and water quality. You can help by submitting a pollution complaint to IDEM. Or you can call the TIP line, and the complaint will be passed along on your behalf.
Donations
You can contribute to TIP by sending donations to:
Turn in a Poacher, Inc.
402 W. Washington St.
Room W255D
Indianapolis, IN 46204
TIP Rewards
2025 - 1,034
TIP Citizens Advisory Board
- Brian Stone, President, Hoosier Outdoor Writers
- Gene Hopkins, Vice President, Indiana Sportsmen’s Roundtable
- Joe Cales, Treasurer, Charter Member
- Lt. Brent Bohbrink, TIP Coordinator & Secretary, Division of Law Enforcement
- Geriann Albers, Outreach Coordinator, Division of Fish, Wildlife & Nature Preserves
- Phil Seng, At-large
- Jay Demais, National Rifle Association
- Brent Headland, Indiana Hunter Education Association
- Richard Garrett, Indiana Audubon Society
- Melinda Smith, Indiana Bowhunters Association
- Leigh Ann Pittman, Indiana Bass'n Gals
- Phillip Smith, Bartholomew County Conservation Council
- Shelby Kaufman, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
- Dan Boritt, Indiana Wildlife Federation
- Kristina Kokot, At-Large
- Terry Hyndman, At-Large
- Amanda Atkinson, At-Large
- Erica Weddle, At-Large
- Capt. Jet Quillen, Division of Law Enforcement
- Major Brian Bailey, Division of Law Enforcement
TIP Rewards
Conservation officers depend on your help to apprehend poachers who illegally take deer, turkey, small game, and endangered species. Together, we can be the eyes and ears that make a difference for the fish and wildlife resources of Indiana.
TIPS received:
- 2024 – 1,025
- 2023 – 891
- 2022 – 572
- 2021 – 317
- 2020 – 381
- 2019 – 228
- 2018 – 327
- 2017 – 535
- 2016 – 246
- 2015 – 345
- 2014 – 522
