Governor Holcomb visiting Qatar
Governor Eric Holcomb will spend 5 days in Qatar in hopes to boost the Indiana economy. Holcomb left for the Middle East yesterday and he plans to meet with several Qatari business leaders to discuss ways to increase the already $43 million of goods the country has imported from Indiana in the past year. Holcomb also has expressed interest in visiting with US troops stationed in the region. This will be the second trip Holcomb has taken to the Middle East this calendar year.
Bloomington Parks Department sponsors children’s triathlon
The Bloomington Parks & Recreation Kid-Size Triathlon returns for those who are athletes or a child who simply likes to try new and creative activities. The Bryan Park Kids Triathlon is a fun, non-competitive opportunity for kids ages 5-10 to be fit and have fun. The triathlon includes a .5-mile jog around Bryan Park, a long jump on the sand volleyball court, and an equestrian event on inflatable ponies. The triathlon will take place at Bryan Park on Saturday, July 17. from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Online registration is $20. Register here:
Bryan Park Kids Triathlon | City of Bloomington, Indiana
DNR opens application for reserved hunts
Beginning today, hunters can apply for a variety of reserved hunts online by visiting on.IN.gov/reservedhunt. The online method is the only way to apply for the hunts listed below. No late entries will be accepted. Applicants must possess a hunting license that is valid for the hunt for which they are applying. Hunters will be selected through a random computerized drawing. Applicants will be able to view draw results online within two weeks after the application period has closed. An email will be sent to all applicants when draws have been completed. Applications for the following hunting opportunities open July 6. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 9:
- Dove Hunts: Applicants may select the desired date and property. Due to inclement spring weather, other crops may have been planted in place of or along with sunflowers. Participating properties include Atterbury, Goose Pond, Jasper-Pulaski, Kankakee, Kingsbury, Pigeon River, Glendale, J.E. Roush Lake, Willow Slough, Blue Grass, and Winamac Fish & Wildlife areas (FWAs).
- FWA Waterfowl Hunts: Participating FWAs include Goose Pond, Hovey Lake, Kankakee, Kingsbury, LaSalle, and Willow Slough. Province Pond Wetland Conservation Area, managed by J.E. Roush Lake FWA, will also participate.
- FWA Deer Hunts: Participating FWAs include Deer Creek and Fairbanks Landing.
- State Park Deer Hunts: State Parks participating include Chain O’Lakes, Clifty Falls, Fort Harrison, Indiana Dunes, Lincoln, Ouabache, Pokagon, Potato Creek, Shakamak, Spring Mill, Summit Lake, Tippecanoe River, Turkey Run, Versailles, and Whitewater Memorial. Trine State Recreation Area and Cave River Valley Natural Area will also participate.
- Military and National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) Deer Hunts: Properties participating include Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center, Big Oaks NWR, and Muscatatuck NWR. Muscatatuck NWR will host one reserved firearms deer hunt for youth.
- Indiana Private Lands Access (IPLA) Hunts: IPLA will offer deer, waterfowl, and game bird hunts. Applications for the deer and waterfowl hunts will be accepted July 6 through Aug. 9. Applications for the game bird hunts will be accepted Aug. 16 through Sept. 30. Applicants may select the date(s) and location when applying.
- Pheasant Hunts: The application period for pheasant hunts will open Aug. 16 and close Sept. 30. Additional information about these hunts will become available at a later date.
The application process is now consolidated into the license system website along with CheckIN Game and HIP registration. An online account is not required to apply, but a Customer ID number is needed.