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Emergency Rule for 2017 Indiana Deer Hunting Season

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An emergency rule signed today by the DNR, filed with the Natural Resources Commission and the Legislative Services Agency, states the following:

“Rifle cartridges that were allowed in previous years on public land for deer hunting are allowed on public land again this year during the deer firearms season, the reduction zone season (in zones where local ordinances allow the use of a firearm), special hunts on other public lands such as State Parks and National Wildlife Refuges, and special antlerless season.

This means that the rifle cartridge must fire a bullet of .357-inch diameter or larger, have a minimum case length of 1.16 inches, and have a maximum case length of 1.8 inches if used on public land. Full metal jacketed bullets are illegal.”

For more information on rifle requirements for deer hunting on private land, visit wildlife.IN.gov/7389.htm and click on “Equipment.”

For up to date information on waterfowl seasons, visit wildlife.IN.gov/3569.htm.

The 2017 Indiana Deer Hunting Firearms Season is Nov. 18 through Dec 3.

SOURCE: Indiana DNR

More HRI Acres Opened for Youth Turkey Season

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The DNR opened an additional 1,150 acres for public use along the Wabash River in Parke, Vermillion, and Vigo counties, just in time for Indiana’s youth turkey season.

The new properties opened on April 22. Youth turkey season was April 22-23. The standard spring turkey season runs April 26-May 14.

The new properties, acquired through the DNR’s Healthy Rivers INitiative (HRI), will increase the acreage of Wabashiki and Fairbanks Landing fish & wildlife areas and the Wabash River Conservation Area.

More than 13,600 acres have been opened to the public through HRI since the conservation project began in 2010. Since 2010, HRI has acquired a combined 14,919 acres in the Wabash River, Sugar Creek and Austin Bottoms conservation areas. Combined with existing state-owned properties and land enrolled in federal conservation easements, more than 35,841 acres now have permanent conservation protection within the HRI project area.

Updated property maps with new acreage are at:

The DNR’s interactive Where to Hunt app is at wildlife.IN.gov/5427.htm.

Man Towns

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Man Towns™ is a new mens social organization. Our first 5 chapters will be launching in January in Martinsville, Brownsburg, Zionsville, Noblesville, and Greenwood. Man Towns™ focus is on men’s interest topics. Topics such as hunting, fishing, golfing, racing, sports, grilling, electronics, health, fitness, finance, beer, wine, cigars, hiking, camping, atvs, boating, poker, etc. Our goal is to provide education, information, entertainment, inspiration, and opportunity in a variety of men’s interest topics. Chapters will host monthly “Mens Night Out” chapter meetings that will consist of social/networking time, chapter business, a meal, and a speaker on an interest topic. Trips, tours, events, special offers, and unique opportunities will also be available for members. An online community, www.themantowns.com, provides a community for members and additional information.

Please feel free to contact us, info@themantowns.com, for additional information regarding membership, sponsorship, or to start your own chapter.