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Fish & Wildlife Property Alerts

  • Chinook FWA Alerts (1)
    • Chinook Fish & Wildlife Area (FWA) is currently undergoing a partial closure as DNR has discovered burning coal underground and is maintaining containment. View a map of the Safety Zone and road closure. The southeast region of tract E, including Chinook Mine Road, is closed beyond parking lot D-2. The boat ramp in tract E is still usable. These sections of Chinook FWA will remain closed until further notice. The public should refrain from entering these areas due to safety concerns of falling trees and sinkholes. Please call the office for more information at 765-653-0453.

    Map of closure area

  • Crosley FWA Alerts (1)
    • 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 (including the shooting range) 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.
  • Jasper-Pulaski FWA Alerts (1)
    • Jasper-Pulaski FWA’s shooting range will be closed for accessibility and safety updates beginning Oct. 7, 2024. The archery range will remain open. Please check back periodically for updates on the temporary closure.
  • J.E. Roush Lake FWA Alerts (2)
    • The back loop (sites 24-46) of the Kil-So-Quah campground is closed until further notice so staff can clean up storm damage, remove dead trees, and clear underbrush. This closure ensures the safety of guests while staff use heavy equipment in the campground. For questions regarding the closure, please contact Bethany Stone, property manager, 260-468-2165, bstone@dnr.IN.gov.
    • Beginning Sunday, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m. the Kil-So-Quah campground will close for the season. It will reopen April 1, 2025, at 8 a.m.
  • Kingsbury FWA Alerts (1)
    • 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.
  • LaSalle FWA Alerts (1)
    • The Hoosier Prairie Nature Preserve Hunt will not take place for the 2024 Season.  We plan to hold the hunt again for the 2025 season.
  • Wilbur Wright FWA Alerts (1)
    • Wilbur Wright Shooting Range will have multiple lane closures on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, and will be closed completely on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, for maintenance.
  • Willow Slough FWA Alerts (1)
    • J.C. Murphey Lake is undergoing a renovation to improve habitat and recreational opportunities. The renovation will run through 2024 and certain activities will not be available during this time. Additional information and updates will be provided on our J.C. Murphey Lake renovation page.

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