Field trialers and hunt test enthusiasts in Indiana who have been frustrated by their state's recent restrictions on performance events have an opportunity to share their thoughts with state officials in June. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Fish and Wildlife is hosting a series of open houses around the state June 3-11th. Fish and Wildlife is asking people to contribute ideas for revisions to Indiana's rules governing hunting, fishing, trapping, and wildlife. If you live in Indiana, this is your opportunity to speak up for field trials and hunt tests on state lands.
If you cannot attend one of the open houses, please submit comments to Fish and Wildlife by mail or online (see below for details). Share this information with your fellow sporting dog owners in Indiana, and help protect performance events in Indiana.
From the Indiana Fish and Wildlife Web site:
Let Indiana's fish and wildlife managers know what you think by attending one of our open house meetings. You will be able to comment and suggest changes to hunting, trapping, fishing and other wildlife-associated regulations. Some regulations that we will be reviewing are those pertaining to dog running/training on public and private land, coyotes, deer hunting weapons and fish size limits.
You may also send your written comments for consideration. Written comments must be received by June 16, 2003 at the following address:
Rule Change Comments
Div. of Fish and Wildlife
402 W. Washington, W273
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Individuals who need reasonable modifications to participate in any of the open house meetings should contact Kim Dwigans, Division of Fish and Wildlife ADA coordinator at (317) 232-4186, or TDD at (317) 232-4080. A 72-hour advance notice is requested.
Anyone with ideas to contribute is urged to attend an open house or submit comments by June 16. Written comments may also be submitted online at: http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/about/rules.htm
A timeline outlining the rule review and public involvement process is available at: http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/about/rules.htm
The 19 open houses are scheduled from 2 pm to 8 pm at the following locations:
Tuesday, June 3
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Atterbury Fish and Wildlife Area
7970 S Rowe Street
Edinburgh, IN 46124
(812) 526-2051
Pike Township Public Library
6525 Zionsville Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 232-4080
DNR Office
562 DNR Road
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-4586
DNR Office
1124 N. Mexico Road
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-9324
Willow Slough Fish and Wildlife Area
2042 S 500 W
Morocco, IN 47963
(219) 285-2704
Wednesday, June 4
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Ft. Wayne – Law Enforcement District Headquarters
1903 St. Mary's Avenue
Ft. Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 691-3181
Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area
5822 N. Fish & Wildlife Lane
Medaryville, IN 47957
(219) 843-4841
Kankakee Fish and Wildlife Area
4320 W. Toto Road
North Judson, IN 46366
(574) 896-3522
LaSalle Fish and Wildlife Area
4752 W 1050 N
Lake Village, IN 46349
(219) 992-3019
Minnehaha Fish and Wildlife Area
2411 E. State Road 54
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-5640
Thursday, June 5
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Crosley Fish and Wildlife Area
2010 S. State Road 3
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-5596
Kingsbury Fish and Wildlife Area
5344 S. Hupp Road
LaPorte, IN 46350
(219) 393-3612
Tri-County Fish and Wildlife Area
8432 N 850 E
Syracuse, IN 46567
(574) 834-4461
Tuesday, June 10
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Glendale Fish and Wildlife Area
R.R. 2, Box 300
Montgomery, IN 47558
(812) 644-7731
Hovey Lake Fish and Wildlife Area
15010 St. Rd. 69 S.
Mt. Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 838-2927
Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife Area
8310 E 300 N
Mongo, IN 46771
(260) 367-2164
Sugar Ridge Fish and Wildlife Area
2310 E. State Road 364
Winslow, IN 47598
(812) 789-2724
Winamac Fish and Wildlife Area
1493 W 500 N
Winamac, IN 46996
(574) 946-4422
Wednesday, June 11
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Wilbur Wright Fish and Wildlife Area
2239 N. State Road 103
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 529-9581
For more information on AKC's efforts to protect field trials on public lands, please contact the Legislation department via e-mail, doglaw@akc.org.
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