Indiana’s Archery Deer Hunt Draw for Reynolds Creek Game Bird Habitat Area Held August 31

A drawing for the Reynolds Creek Game Bird Habitat Area’s archery deer hunt will be held at the Kingsbury Fish & Wildlife Area office at 10 a.m. CDT on Aug. 31.

To be eligible, hunters must present their 2013 deer license, after which they’ll be given a numbered badge. A computer-generated random draw will select hunters for choice of hunt period. Hunters will be drawn as individuals only.

There will be five hunters chosen for each hunt period. Hunters drawn may relinquish their hunt to a youth hunter 17 years old or younger. If drawn, a hunter will be given a special permit card with the hunt period selected. There are no drawings for stand-by hunters.

Deer hunting at Reynolds Creek is archery only. Tree stands are not permitted to be left overnight on the property. No urban deer licenses or bonus county licenses are permitted.

Hunt periods are Oct. 1-6, 7-13, 14-20, 21-27; Oct. 28 – Nov. 3, Nov. 4-10, 11-17, 18-24, Nov. 25-Dec. 1, Dec. 2-8, 9-15, 16-22, 23-29 and Dec. 30 – Jan 5.

Kingsbury is located at 5344 S. Hupp Road, LaPorte, IN 46350.

For more information, contact Kingsbury FWA, (219) 393-3612, rlorman@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."