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Indiana parks closed for deer reductions

Posted at 9:40 AM, Nov 13, 2017
and last updated 2017-11-27 07:47:29-05

INDIANAPOLIS -- Many Indiana state parks will close this week for controlled deer reductions, Indiana DNR said.

The affected parks are closed Monday and Tuesday, and open back up on Wednesday morning.

The following parks are affected:

  • Chain O'Lakes
  • Charlestown
  • Clifty Falls
  • Fort Harrison
  • Harmonie
  • Lincoln
  • McCormick's Creek
  • Ouabache
  • Pokagon and Trine State Recreation Area
  • Potato Creek
  • Shades
  • Shakamak
  • Spring Mill and Cave River Valley Natural Area
  • Tippecanoe River
  • Versailles
  • Whitewater Memorial

Only the hunters who were pre-selected in September may participate. The deer reductions help maintain natural habitat, DNR said. 

Click here to learn more about the deer reductions. 

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