| Northeast Indiana lakes reopen for late summer boating |
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| For many in the central part of Indiana, where we have been hard hit by drought, it is hard to imagine high water closing any lakes.
Things are not the same in northern Indiana, as many lake destinations for Hoosiers have been shut down due to the heavy rains.
Three of the public lakes in northeast Indiana closed to boating since Aug. 24 because of flooding are now open for motorized watercraft operation. The lakes include: Lake George in Steuben County, and Sylvan Lake and Skinner Lake in Noble County.
The following lakes are restricted to non-motorized watercraft until further notice: Noble County; Waldron, Steinbarger, Tamarack, Jones and in LaGrange County; Dallas, Witmer, Westler, Hackenberg, Messick, Big Turkey, Adams, Oliver, Olin and Martin. In Steuben County: Big Turkey, Crooked, James, Snow, Jimmerson, Little Otter, Big Otter.
The lakes have water levels possibly posing a danger to personal property, such as piers and seawalls. Some lakes still have water levels causing flooding in homes.
Conservation officers will continue to monitor the lakes and will open them when water levels are safe for all users. Those seeking further updates may call the District 2 DNR Law Enforcement office at 260-244-3720.
TIP corrals waterfowl violators
On Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007 Indiana Conservation Officers caught three waterfowl hunters violating both federal and state waterfowl hunting laws. Michael M. Robinette, 29, of Jeffersonville Ind., Jack W. Dykes, 33 and Clifton R. Swift Jr., 27, both of New Albany Ind., may be facing hunting violation charges in both state and
federal court.
The investigation into the possible illegal hunting activity began when Indiana Conservation Officers received a complaint on the 1-800-Turn-in-a-Poacher hotline. The tipster reported corn had been placed near a hunting area along the banks of a watershed lake adjacent to Finley Firehouse Road located west of Scottsburg, Ind. Yesterday morning, Indiana Conservation Officers Mike Stivers and Phil Nale observed the three hunting waterfowl over a baited area. During the three hour surveillance officers also observed the suspects illegally take and possess two Wood Ducks during closed season.
The violators were charged with hunting waterfowl in a baited area and illegal taking and possession of waterfowl during closed season. The charges are now pending in state and federal court and are both Class C misdemeanors.
Indiana conservation officers encourage sportsmen, outdoor enthusiasts and concerned citizens to report acts of possible poaching and intentional pollution by using the Turn-in-a-Poacher hotline at 1-800-TIP-IDNR. All reporting individuals remain anonymous, and in some cases rewards are available for information leading to the arrest of fish and wildlife violators.
Outdoor Indiana has been at the forefront in advising Hoosier outdoor lovers for the past 70 years.
Starting this month, the DNR publication synonymous with Indiana outdoor recreation will be taking on a new face and will be available in single copy at news stands.
With the new format, Outdoor Indiana will continue to provide Hoosiers with the best of our state’s wildlife, history, culture and outdoor sports as it has for decades in an updated, yet familiar style.
“As with most things, the magazine has changed over the years, usually gradually,” said Ben Shadley, first-year managing editor. “This change is intentional and abrupt, though not overwhelming. The style retains what’s best of the old and introduces the new. We hope our readers will find the stories also delve deeper, into a wider array of topics.”
A full-length story in the upcoming issue features traditional archery, while another explores the preservation of historic courthouses around the state. The Wabash Valley Family Sports Complex in Terre Haute, Ind., which is built on land that was once an abandoned coal mine and landfill, is also featured.
Terre Haute served as the setting for the cover photo.
Other highlights include a creature feature, plant feature and some advice from DNR experts on ginseng and gravestone rubbings.
The magazine’s website (www.outdoorindiana.org) has also been redesigned to enhance the “magazine experience” with a variety of features, such as extra photos, videos and details on stories.
The Reader’s Photos section allows the public to submit photos to the Outdoor Indiana.
One of the submitted photos received will appear in the next hard copy edition while some others will appear on the website.
People wishing to subscribe to Indiana Outdoors can do so by visiting www.outdoorindiana.org or by calling 317-233-3046.
Readers with questions or comments for Jack Spaulding may write to him in care of this publication.
This farm news was published in the Sept. 12, 2007 issue of Farm World, serving Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan and Tennessee. |
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