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DNR to stock 200 catfish for Lakeside Park event

The Journal Gazette — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:37:22 EST

The Department of Natural Resources said today it would stock 200 channel catfish in Lakeside Park for Saturday's free public fishing event.

Tourney seeking help

Justin A. Cohn — Sun, 12 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

The Hotel Fitness Championship is looking for a few good men and women. OK, not a few. About 800 of them.

Walleye rebound after bad stock year

Journal Gazette — Sun, 12 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

It's a bounce-back year for walleye stocking in Indiana. The DNR reported that walleye production at state fish hatcheries rebounded after a weather-related setback last year.

Boating restrictions lifted on 15 area lakes

The Journal Gazette — Wed, 08 May 2013 11:43:14 EST

Temporary motorboating restrictions have been lifted on 15 northeast Indiana lakes, the Department of Natural Resources said today.

Outdoor experiences

Journal Gazette — Sun, 05 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Fishing and hunting are enjoyed by young and old, male and female. As proof, readers of The Journal Gazette have been showing off their catches on the weekly Recreation page. The Journal Gazette publishes an Outdoors Experience page once a month, lending a forum for readers to share their love of the outdoors with their neighbors.

Salamonie plans kids class that is for birds

Journal Gazette — Sun, 05 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

The Salamonie Interpretive Center is inviting preschool-age children to its "Birds, Beautiful Birds" class May 22. The class will run from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and from 12:30 to 2 p.m., at the center in Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area in Andrews.

Wild time for hunters

Chad Ryan — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

Meet Lucas Vervynckt. He calls himself a hunter, just a regular guy. He hunts turkeys, deer or pretty much anything that will get him out to the woods. But there was a time when Lucas just hoped to live.

Registration underway for pro-am event

Journal Gazette — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

Amateur positions in the Aug. 28 Chick Evans Memorial Pro-Am are now available for registration, the Western Golf Association announced recently.

Salamonie sets adventure race for early June

Journal Gazette — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

The Vector Adventure Race, which includes canoeing, orienteering/hiking and mountain biking, will be held June 1 at the Salamonie River State Forest near Andrews.

High water limits motorcraft on 9 area lakes

The Journal Gazette — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:30:08 EST

Because of high water levels, motorized watercraft will be limited or banned on nine lakes in LaGrange and Noble counties until further notice, Indiana conservation officers said today.

Muskies caught in the Maumee

The Journal Gazette — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:03:43 EST

Muskies are occasionally being caught in the Maumee River below Hosey Dam in Fort Wayne, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources said today.

Boating restricted on some area lakes

The Journal Gazette — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:41:39 EST

Because of high water, boats cannot be operated above idle speed on the following lakes in Kosciusko County, by order of Indiana Department of Natural Resources Director Rob Carter:

Testing human limits

Ben Smith — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

Jon Bruney is not your father's motivational speaker, unless your father is fond of taking on gravity with his stomach. Oh, and breaking a pile of flaming bricks with his bare hands. Your dad does that, right.

Albion ultra-marathon still on

Associated Press — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

The organizers of a 100-mile ultra-marathon in Noble County say the inaugural event will proceed as planned this weekend following Monday's deadly explosions at the Boston Marathon.

Ethiopia battles Kenya in Boston

JIMMY GOLEN — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

The Kenyans finally face a challenge to their dominance of the Boston Marathon, and it's from their East African neighbors.

Muskie limits to stay the same in Indiana

Journal Gazette — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

Indiana is unlikely to follow suit with Michigan and restrict anglers to keeping one muskie per year and implementing a harvest tag system, at least anytime soon, according to the Department of Natural Resources.

OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

Fishing and hunting are enjoyed by young and old, male and female. As proof, readers of The Journal Gazette have been showing off their catches on the weekly Recreation page.

Courses slow to open

Justin A. Cohn — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

Like so many people, Rick Hemsoth has harsh words for Punxsutawney Phil, the famed groundhog who incorrectly predicted an early spring this year.

DNR urging more fishing within cities

JOURNAL GAZETTE — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources will introduce a new program to encourage fishing in urban areas.

Three Rivers Velo Sport rides to begin April 7

Journal Gazette — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 03:00:00 EST

The Three Rivers Velo Sport Club will begin its spring bicycle rides April 7, with the first tour originating from Leo High School. It is one of seven long-distance tours scheduled in April, and daily rides will begin April 10.

Seminars for turkey hunting set

Journal Gazette — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 03:00:00 EST

With the spring turkey season imminent, three seminars on how to hunt wild turkey will be held in April.

Hunter charged with shooting deer from Wal-Mart lot

Associated Press — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:07:56 EST

BLAIRSVILLE, Pa. – They say you can get almost anything at Wal-Mart. But the Pennsylvania Game Commission says one deer hunter took it too far.

Pokagon photo lesson set

Journal Gazette — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 03:00:00 EST

Barbara Knights-Hale of Jitterbug Photography will play host to a one-day spring photography workshop at Pokagon State Park Nature Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 27 in the center's auditorium.

Sycamore Hills a vision in white

Justin A. Cohn — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 03:00:00 EST

Chuck Walker, the manager of tournament operations for the Web.com Tour, flew from Jacksonville, Fla., to Fort Wayne on Wednesday.

Days set for turkey hunting

Journal Gazette — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 03:00:00 EST

Youth wild turkey hunting season comes to Indiana on April 20 and 21, and hunters 18 or younger can apply for a reservation at 21 Department of Natural Resources sites.

Parks offer skiing, sledding

The Journal Gazette — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:19:49 EST

Allen County parks are open for skiing at both Fox Island and Metea and sledding at Metea, the county said Wednesday.

Outdoor Experiences

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 03:00:00 EST

Tests for lifeguards scheduled

Journal Gazette — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 03:00:00 EST

Lifeguarding tests for already-certified lifeguards who want to work at DNR State Parks Reservoirs properties will be held at no cost this spring.