National Lakeshore releases results of March deer cull

Federal marksmen culled 84 white-tailed deer from the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore during a 10-day cull on the east side of the park in March, officials said Friday.

Speedway loan plan requires second lap to pass

INDIANAPOLIS | It took two tries, but the Indiana House approved legislation Monday providing $200 million in loans to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and other Hoosier motorsports companies.

Senate OKs changing constitution to add right to hunt, fish, farm

INDIANAPOLIS | A proposed state constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to hunt, fish and farm is one step closer to being submitted to Hoosier voters for ratification.

Senate panel OKs constitutional amendment protecting hunting, fishing, farming

INDIANAPOLIS | A Senate committee voted 7-0 Monday to ensconce the right to hunt, fish and farm in Indiana's Constitution, despite the lack of any realistic threat to those activities or industries.

Twin sisters bag deer

MURPHYSBORO, Ill. | Carlisle and Cayden Hinde, 9-year-old twin daughters of John and Sara Hinde, of Murphysboro, took togetherness to a new level Nov. 18 when they killed their first deer — 10 minutes apart.

Twin sisters bag deer

In Carbondale, Ill.,9-year-old twin sisters Cayden Hinde, left, and Carlisle Hinde pose with a pair of deer they bagged within minutes of each other on Nov. 18. It was the first deer for both young ladies. And, both got their deer on the first shot.

At least a hunted animal had a chance to escape

On Sept. 16, Marcella Ciecierski wrote about how can people kill innocent animals like deer when there are grocery stores full of food.

Program encourages young hunters

Young turkey hunters suit up before dawn April 28 during a series of youth hunts at the Torstenson Family Youth Education Center near Pecatonica in northern Illinois. The 750-acre property, owned and managed by the Illinois Conservation Foundation, is the foundation’s centerpiece, a facility…

Program encourages young hunters

Gage White, 13, who is taking part in a series of youth hunts at the Torstenson Family Youth Education Center near Pecatonica in northern Illinois, won't let a broken foot stop him hunting turkeys.

Program encourages young hunters

The great room in the log house at the Torstenson Family Youth Education Center near Pecatonica in northern Illinois has a great view of a lake on the property.

Heartland Alliance Derby Day Party at Harbor Shores

Red warmbllood horse isolated on white. Collage. Illustration

Hammond hosts Outdoor Sports Show

HAMMOND | Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr. and Hammond Parks and Recreation Department will host the return of the Hammond Outdoor Sports Show for its 28th year.

Duneland woman hunts wild hogs for TV show

WESTCHESTER TOWNSHIP | Like any couple, when Jessica and Ryan Reagor adopted their son more than two years ago, some of their activities fell by the wayside.

Governor: Former prison farm to become state game bird habitat

INDIANAPOLIS | Land that once was a state prison farm in Pine Township soon will become a habitat for game birds.

Emergency order sought to stall Ogden Dunes deer cull

Opponents of the Ogden Dunes deer cull are taking yet another shot at derailing the organized kill in the small lakefront community until their appeal is heard by the state Dec. 29.

Indiana Dunes State Park to close for deer hunts

CHESTERTON | Indiana Dunes State Park will be closed for controlled deer hunts Nov. 14 and 15 and Nov. 28 and 29, Indiana Department of Natural Resources officials said Monday.

Indiana officials weigh issue of coyote, fox penning

Valparaiso veterinarian Rachael Jones is among animal rights activists waiting to learn the outcome of a pending decision by state officials on the controversial issue of coyote and fox penning. Jones and more than 60 others signed a letter to the Indiana Natural Resources Commission opposin…

Oh, deer: Open season for complaints

Deer spring across roads, fields and urban backyards, but how should Illinois deal with the deer?

Hobart man charged with theft of hunting bow found pawned

LAKE STATION | A 25-year-old Hobart man stole a hunting bow and then sold it at a Lake Station pawn shop, police said.

Big game banquet planned

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP | The Valparaiso chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is hosting its 14th Big Game Banquet on May 14 at the Porter County Expo Center. The evening will feature games, raffles, silent and live auction, and prime rib dinner.