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Indiana Department of Natural Resources Shares Bald Eagle Successfully Recovered

MyDNR - Indiana's Outdoor News, Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR): The Natural Resources Commission (NRC) recently removed the bald eagle from Indiana’s list of state endangered and special concern species due to evidence of successful recovery. The recovery of the...

Wildlife Habitat Hints: Prescribed Fire Techniques – Point Source Fire

In this video, Purdue Extension wildlife specialist Jarred Brooke describes a point source fire. The igniters will light points or spots of fire and thus create less intense fire behavior than a strip head fire. If you have any questions...

Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment: Control Units

In this video, we talk about the third treatment technique used on the Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment, control units. The only management in these areas involves removing invasive species and continued maintenance for recreational purposes. If you have any questions regarding...

Wildlife Habitat Hints: Prescribed Fire Techniques – Ring Fire

In this prescribed fire ignition technique videos Purdue Extension wildlife specialist Jarred Brooke describes a ring fire. The igniters will light fires to encircle the unit. Ring fire technique usually creates more intense fire behavior than strip head fires. If you have...

Coyotes are on the move

MyDNR Newsletter, Indiana Department of Forestry and Natural Resources (IDNR): Indiana residents are more likely to see coyotes during wintertime, but sightings are no cause for alarm. Coyotes become more active during winter as young coyotes leave their families to...

Wildlife Habitat Hints: Exclusion Cage, Video

In this episode of Wildlife Habitat Hint, Purdue Wildlife Extension specialist Jarred Brooke talks about exclusion cages. Exclusion cages are cheap and easy ways to gain information about deer and food plots on your property. If you have any questions...

Question: What is this tree, is it invasive?

Question: My husband and I are 64 and have been in woods all our lives. We came across a tree we couldn't identify and are wondering if you are familiar with it. It kind of looks like a birch with...

FNR Faculty, Staff to Host Two Natural Resource Podcasts

Get ready to receive your weekly dose of natural resources information via a new podcast network called Natural Resources University. Purdue Forestry and Natural Resources’ Jarred Brooke hosts the new podcasts Habitat University. Brooke, a Purdue Extension wildlife specialist, is the co-host...

ID That Tree: Persimmon

Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee brings you another edition of ID That Tree. Sweet orange fruit, simple leaves and alligator-like bark are just a few recognizable characteristics of this native Indiana tree, the persimmon. Enjoy video and learn more. If...

Sustainable Aquaculture: What does it mean to you?

Aquaculture is a rapidly growing industry in the United States. This publication describes what sustainable aquaculture is, a sampling of aquaculture species are produced in the Midwest, health benefits associated with eating fish as part of a balanced diet, and...

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