Indiana’s Potato Creek State Park Announces Closures and Restrictions for Hunts

Indiana Department of Natural Resources 10.22.13

Potato Creek State Park will close to conduct deer herd maintenance hunts on Nov. 18 and 19 and Dec. 2 and 3.

No one except selected hunters will be admitted to the park on these days.

Canada goose reduction hunts will take place Nov. 9 and 10, and Dec. 14 and 15. The park will be open on these days, but aquatic areas will closed. Worster Lake’s boat ramps will be closed, and no fishing will be allowed. Access also will be restricted to selected wetlands. All other activities will be unaffected by the goose hunts.

For more information, call (574) 656-8186.

Potato Creek State Park is at 25601 State Road 4, North Liberty, 46554.

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."