Stewardship
Conservation

Trump Administration Pushes to Expand Hunting Access on Federal Lands
The Trump administration is moving forward with a major proposal to expand hunting, fishing, and trapping access across federally managed lands in the lower 48 states.
Possible Changes Coming for Indiana Bobcat Season
Indiana wildlife officials are considering specific changes to the state’s bobcat hunting and trapping regulations for 2026 after another strong harvest season in 2025.

Fewer Birds Over the Wabash: The Science Behind Southwest Indiana’s Duck Decline
For generations, Hovey Lake Fish and Wildlife Area in Posey County, Indiana stood as one of the premier duck hunting destinations in the Midwest.
Invasive Carp in 2026 What’s Working What’s Changing and What’s at Stake
In parts of the Midwest, invasive carp now make up more than 70 percent of the total fish biomass in some river systems.

Follow the Money: How Does Indiana Fund Conservation?
Most people assume conservation is funded by regular tax dollars.
