Program on Indiana’s New Deer Hunting Rules at Paynetown SRA

Archers have already been hitting the woods in search of white-tailed deer. Soon more hunters will join them when firearms season opens Nov. 17.

Both types of hunters are operating under new rules this season for white-tailed deer.

Area deer hunters are encouraged to learn about these new rules by attending a special presentation on Thursday, Nov. 1, at 6:30 p.m.

The program will cover all changes to deer hunting rules and give hunters the opportunity to have questions answered. Rex Watters, wildlife biologist for Monroe Lake, will lead the discussion.

The location is the Activity Center at Paynetown State Recreation Area, 4850 S. State Road 446, Bloomington. The Activity Center is located next to the beach. The property entrance fee will be waived for program attendees, who should check in at the entrance gate when they arrive.

Questions about this presentation should be directed to the Paynetown Activity Center, (812) 837-9967 or Jill Vance, Monroe Lake  naturalist, jvance@dnr.IN.gov.

Monroe Lake is at 4850 South State Road 446, Bloomington, 47401.

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."