Indiana DNR Releases Put-and-take Pheasant Hunt Reservation Reminder

Indiana Department of Natural Resources 09.04.13

Hunters can begin registering for put-and-take hunting for ring-necked pheasants at DNR fish & wildlife areas this fall.

Registration runs through Nov. 30 at IndianaOutdoor.IN.gov.

Put-and-take hunting for ring-necked pheasants will be offered Nov. 23 through Dec. 1 at Atterbury, Glendale, J. E. Roush Lake, Pigeon River (west of State Road 3), Tri-County, Willow Slough and Winamac fish & wildlife areas.

The hunts are $25 per person. The bag limit is two birds of either sex.

Hunters can select the date, property and location within the property for their hunt.

Standard pheasant hunting will be extended at Atterbury and Glendale fish & wildlife areas until Jan. 15, offering hunters additional time to hunt birds that were not harvested during the put-and-take hunts. The bag limit is also two birds of either sex.

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."