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Indiana seeks input on deer hunting rule changes. Plus hike, clean up and parade into May.
Trout season begins in Indiana’s stocked streams. And large white trilliums in full bloom.
When is free fishing day in Indiana?
Indiana’s first free fishing day is coming up on Sunday, May 12.
Indiana residents do not need a fishing license or a trout/salmon stamp to fish in the state’s public waters. It’s a perfect day to bring your family and friends to join in fishing fun. All others rules such as seasons, bag limits and size limits apply. Find a location to fish near you, using the Indiana DNR Where to Fish Map at https://www.in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife/fishing/where-to-fish-interactive-map/
Indiana Trout season is open
Trout season for inland streams in Indiana opened on April 27th and runs through the end of December. The Indiana DNR had planned to stock nearly 63,000 rainbow and brown trout across 35 bodies of water. Anglers should be sure to get their trout stamp. There is no closed season for taking trout from inland lakes. All licences/stamps can be purchased through the Indiana DNR.
Wild turkey season in Indiana has another week
The Indiana spring wild turkey hunting season continues until May 12. The bag limit during the spring is one bearded or male turkey.
Wild turkeys may be hunted from one half hour before sunrise to sunset.
To hunt wild turkey during the spring season, a valid spring turkey hunting license and Game Bird Habitat stamp privilege are required. Those who have a lifetime comprehensive hunting, lifetime comprehensive hunting and fishing, or resident youth hunt/trap license can hunt wild turkey and do not need to purchase the Game Bird Habitat stamp privilege,
Licences can be purchased through the Indiana DNR.
Michigan elk and bear license applications on sale
Michigan Elk and bear license applications are on sale now through June 1. Hunters can increase their odds by picking up Pure Michigan Hunt applications while applying for bear and elk.
The Pure Michigan Hunt offers a chance at licenses for hunting elk, bear, spring and fall turkey and anterless deer and first pick at a managed waterfowl hunt area.
For more information about the Pure Michigan Hunt, or to apply, visit Michigan.gov/PMH. For more information or to apply for bear or elk licenses, visit Michigan.gov/Bear or Michigan.gov/Elk. You also can apply for all three anywhere hunting licenses are sold, or online at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses or on the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app.
Indiana Learn to Shoot event
The Indiana DNR will host a Learn to Shoot event on June 18 at Atterbury Fish & Wildlife area from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (ET). Shooters of all skill levels are welcome, but the course will be tailored towards those that are new to shooting and firearms.
Indiana Learn to Fish series
The DNR is also hosting a series of Learn to Fish events through May and June at various lakes throughout the state. Events include at Mother’s Day workshop, women’s intro to fishing, beginner catfishing and intro to fishing
