Registration Closed For The 2009 Indiana Predator Challenge
September 4, 2008
The Indiana Predator Challenge has maxed out it’s registration for the 2009 event. That may be a little disheartening to those of you that didn’t act in the first TWO WEEKS of registration, but never fear–I am hearing that the 2010 event will be bigger and better than ever. The 2009 Indiana Predator Challenge has already registered a record number of participants for the February 1st-3rd event.
What Is The Indiana Predator Challenge?
The Indiana Predator Challenge is an annual competitive predator hunt taking place across 9 counties in southern, southwestern, and central Indiana.
The Indiana Predator Challenge is a competitive predator hunt that was developed in 2004 by some of Indiana’s most dedicated callers. Conversations on various online hunting forums and Southern Indiana gun stores seemed to indicate that there was a sufficient interest in predator hunting so a couple active members started laying the foundation of Indiana’s first competitive hunt to bring these guys together. Jason Bruce and Scott Banfield stepped forward as the hunts primary sponsors and developers. With help from experienced callers, prize sponsors and facilitators of similar contest around the country the first ever Indiana Predator Challenge was created.
Since 2005, the Indiana Predator Challenge has grown from a small scale gathering to one of the largest hunting events in Indiana. Participants are scored on both, live hunts and a rifle marksmanship competition, with the final tally being the average score of both events. The competitions are based on a 3-4 man team setting that always keeps the action amusing.
Want Great Off-Season Hunting With The Kids?
April 10, 2008
Try “Peaslee Mountain Hunt Park” in Maine
By Blaine Cardilli
As a 48 year old hunter with more experiences than I can begin to remember, it’s strange that I never gave “hunt parks” or “game ranches” a second look until now. Like most, I’ve always enjoyed the challenges of free range hunting and must have gotten caught up in the “We hunt 100% wild, 100% fair chase” mode that is so prevalent in todays hunting circles. Now don’t get me wrong; I still prefer hunting the wide open forests and fields of this beautiful country, hands down, and as a member of the prostaff with “Northwoods Adventures TV” I have some great and varied opportunities nationwide, but at least now I can understand the allure of a true hunt park after having finally experienced one. Enter ‘Peaslee Mountain‘ and owner Forest Peaslee, of Jefferson, Maine. Read more
Demonstration Forest Field Day, Nov. 11
December 6, 2007
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Demonstration Forest Field Day, Nov. 11
Representatives of the DNR and the Purdue Forestry and Natural Resource Extension will conduct a free Forestry Field Day at the property of Larry and Flora Glass in the
DNR district forester Brad Rody and Purdue forester Lenny Farlee, will lead the outdoor field day, which runs from 1 to 4 p.m. Topics to be covered include tree planting, pruning, plantation management, forest management. A demonstration on the use of a tree spade will also be presented.
Those interested are asked to register to attend this event by calling (260) 782-0430, before
Link to this event: http://www.in.gov/newsroom.htm?detailContent=113_12479.htm
Enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner with Abraham and Mary Lincoln at Spring Mill State Park
December 6, 2007
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner with Abraham and Mary Lincoln at Spring Mill State Park
On Sunday, Nov. 18,
President Lincoln and his wife will join the table to partake in this Thanksgiving meal. Following dinner, the President will discuss his 1863 Thanksgiving Proclamation. Demonstrations and crafts presented by
“Thanksgiving in the Village” will begin at
Rooms are available at the Spring Mill Inn for Nov. 17 and 18; call the
Jill Vance,
Visitors who wish to expand their celebration of Thanksgiving at Spring Mill are also invited to make a set of Thanksgiving crafts in the
Admission to the park after
Link to this event: http://www.in.gov/newsroom.htm?detailContent=113_12506.htm
Holiday Craft Days at Spring Mill will help you “deck the halls”
December 6, 2007
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Holiday Craft Days at Spring Mill will help you “deck the halls”
Mitchell: On Friday, November 23 and Saturday, November 24, visitors to
Each set of five holiday crafts, made with assistance from heritage interpreters in the
The
Park entrance fees of $5 per vehicle for
Link to this event: http://www.in.gov/newsroom.htm?detailContent=113_12484.htm
State park photo contest runs through November
December 6, 2007
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Contact: Marty Benson
Phone: (317) 233-3853; cell (317) 696-9812
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
State park photo contest runs through November
Attention shutterbugs. You could win a prize package worth nearly $200 by entering your best digital photos of you, your family or friends enjoying Indiana’s state parks and reservoirs by entering the DNR’s photo contest, which runs through the end of November.
It doesn’t matter if the activity is hiking, fishing, biking, hunting, enjoying the inns, attending a program or special event, or just relaxing by the campfire, as long as it’s happening this month or next. The DNR is looking for photos that show that Indiana’s properties are great for renewing your spirits.
Photos can be entered in one of two categories: age 12 and younger or 13 and older.
Photo subjects include one or more people enjoying the outdoors at an Indiana state park or reservoir during October or November, 2007.
The winner in each of the two age categories will receive a $100 gift certificate from Indiana State Park inns that can be used for lodging, restaurant meals or gift shop purchases at any of the seven Indiana State Park inns. The winner also receives a $50 gift certificate from Dick’s Sporting Goods and a 2008 annual entrance pass for state properties.
To view complete contest rules and enter, go to http://interpretiveservices.in.gov/,pdf/Fall_Family_Fun_Outdoors_Photo_Contest.pdf.
The second-place winner in each age category receives a $25 gift certificate from Dick’s, a 2008 annual entrance pass for state properties and a $25 CampIN Gift Card to use for camping, shelter or recreation-building reservations at a state park or reservoir. The third-place winner in each age category receives a $10 gift certificate from Dick’s and a 2008 annual entrance pass.
All other photo contest entries will be included in a drawing for one of 13 Dick’s gift certificates worth $10 each and a single-day entrance to an Indiana state park or reservoir.
For the potential to have your image used in any print publication, send images that are at least 300 pixels per inch (ppi) resolution, a minimum dimension of 5 x 7 inches, in JPEG format, and on a CD. Submission of less than 300 ppi may limit potential use to the DNR Web site.
No more than three photos may be entered per photographer. Each photographer must complete the photography agreement and return it with his/her images. Images must be submitted on a CD.
The winning images will appear on the Healthy Parks-Healthy People page on the DNR Web site (www.dnr.in.gov/healthy). Publishable images will be used throughout 2008 on the site.
Link to this event: http://www.in.gov/newsroom.htm?detailContent=113_11861.htm
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