Indiana Youth Rabbit Hunt to Take Place at Tri-County FWA on Oct. 19

Tri-County Fish & Wildlife Area will host a youth rabbit hunt on Saturday, Oct. 19.

The hunt is from 8 a.m. to noon. Children will be partnered with an experienced hunter, and various beagle dog handlers will guide the youth hunters as they trail rabbits through fields and woods.

If your child is interested in participating, or for more information, contact Don LeCount at (574) 551-1461 or dlecount@embarqmail.com, or call Tri-County FWA at (574) 834-4461.

Eligible hunters are youths age 17 or younger on Oct. 19. Participants must possess a valid Indiana resident youth hunting license. Non-resident youths may participate but must possess a valid non-resident Indiana youth hunting license.

Spaces are limited. Interested youths must register by calling Tri-County FWA between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The registration deadline is Oct. 16.

If the number of registered youths exceeds space, Tri-County will draw to select hunters.

Parents or other adults may accompany children on the hunt, but cannot hunt. Having an accompanying parent or adult is not required.

Each child is allowed to bring a shotgun as long as it is unloaded, cased and in good working order.

Shotguns and ammunition can be provided for those who do not have them.

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."