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Help the DNR estimate Indiana’s wild turkey population by counting hens with and without poults (young turkeys) seen in July and August! Reports are needed from every Indiana county. You can find out more information about wild turkey broods and why it’s important to count the turkeys on the DNR page. Volunteer and share your observations at on.IN.gov/turkeybrood 🦃 #dnr #turkeybroods #countthem #nature #wildlife #wildlifeconsevation Photo courtesy of the DNR 📸 -
The DNR confirmed a black bear sighting in Southwest Indiana last weekend. This is the fourth confirmed black bear in Indiana. Attacks are rare and bears are actually very shy and non-aggressive animals. It’s always good to know what to do in order to coexist with wildlife! The DNR gave some tips on what to do if you encounter a black bear. Tips if you see a black bear: Do not feed it. Observe it from a distance. Do not climb a tree. Advertise your presence by shouting and waving your arms and backing slowly away. Report bear sightings to the Indiana Division of Fish & Wildlife https://www.in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife/wildlife-resources/animals/report-a-mammal/?fbclid=IwAR2evFW6IdzzRxX_XHKXXlZWUZrB1w0LFgCGCpxwDfLDwDRwgu3njRZctPA Photo courtesy of the DNR and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. #blackbear #blackbearsighting #indianawildlife #wildlife #coexistwithwildlife #coexist #safetytips
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Start Your Certification NowWith some simple changes, you can convert your backyard from a normal backyard with just a grass lawn, to a wildlife habitat with butterflies, birds, frogs, fish and more! You and your family will have fun creating your wildlife habitat together, and then you'll spend countless years marveling and learning about the wide variety of wildlife that visits your very own backyard. By creating a Certified Wildlife Habitat™, you also contribute valuable information about plant and animal species in your community.
The main criteria for a certified habitat revolve around providing food, water, shelter, and places to raise young. Our website also provides information and resources useful for creating a successful habitat, and our staff is eager to help you welcome wildlife to your backyard! Email us or call us at (317) 875-9453 for advice and suggestions!
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Are you interested in expanding Wildlife Certification to your community, school, or place of worship?
Wildlife Friendly Neighborhood: Are you and your neighbors interested in upgrading your neighborhood to be wildlife friendly? This program combines the guidelines to creating Backyard Wildlife Habitat with additional wildlife enhancement areas, such as neighborhood ponds and common areas.
Schoolyard Wildlife Habitat: What better way to encourage children to explore nature than through a wildlife habitat right outside their classroom? Parents, teachers, students, and community members can come together to help develop and maintain an outdoor classroom that benefits children and wildlife.
Place of Worship Habitat: Transform the land around your place of worship into an inspiring model for enhancing wildlife habitat and promoting spirituality.