Explore the Life of Indiana’s Game Birds at Ellettsville Library, Nov. 27

Indiana Department of Natural Resources 11.13.12

Monroe Lake naturalist Jill Vance will present a program on game birds called “Quail, Pheasant, Grouse: The Life of a Game Bird” at the Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 6:30 p.m.

Vance will discuss the lifestyles of three game birds—pheasant, ruffed grouse, and bobwhite quail—and discuss how reservoir biologists manage habitat to keep these birds happy and healthy.

Because all three game birds are in season right now, Vance will also touch on Monroe Lake hunting locations and state regulations during the 45- to 60-minute program.

The Ellettsville Library is located at 600 W. Temperance St. in Ellettsville. Questions about this program should be directed to Vance at (812) 837-9967 or jvance@dnr.IN.gov.

Indiana Department of Natural Resources

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is the agency of the U.S. state of Indiana charged with maintaining natural areas such as state parks, state forests, recreation areas, etc. There are many divisions within the DNR and each has a specific role. The DNR is not only responsible for maintaining resource areas but also manages Indiana's fish and wildlife, reclaims coal mine ground, manages forested areas, aids in the management of wildlife on private lands, enforces Indiana's conservation laws, and many other duties not named here. According to the department's website, their mission is "to protect, enhance, preserve, and wisely use natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the benefit of Indiana's citizens through professional leadership, management, and education."