Indiana DNR

Indiana DNR has launched an interactive map showing confirmed sightings of rare and elusive mammals, helping Hoosiers separate real wildlife from backyard folklore.

Indiana DNR is asking anglers and lake visitors to report winter mudpuppy sightings, and these underwater salamanders are easier to spot in January and February.

Bright holiday greenery may hide invasive insect egg masses that threaten Indiana’s trees and crops, and quick inspections can help stop their spread.

Bright red berries appearing across Indiana this winter may signal the spread of invasive bittersweet and honeysuckle, and learning how to identify them can help protect native forests and wildlife.

Celebrate National Take a Hike Day by exploring Indiana’s fall trails. Use the DNR’s interactive trail map to find scenic hikes near you and enjoy the season outdoors.

In a controversial move that’s dividing wildlife experts and animal advocates statewide, Indiana is reopening its bobcat trapping season for the first time in more than half a century.

Deer hunters have the chance to give back to hungry Hoosiers this season with DNR's Hunt For Hunger campaign. Give back this thanksgiving by donating your deer. You will receive free processing and the feeling of giving this time of year.

Hunters in seven southern Indiana counties will see reduced antlerless bag limits this season as DNR works to help deer herds recover.

Indiana DNR has reduced county antlerless deer bag limits for 2025 2026 after a severe EHD outbreak in southern counties. See which counties are impacted.

A Southern Indiana family is being recognized for caring for the nation’s largest swamp chestnut oak, a rare tree measuring 95 feet tall.