Pigeon River Fish & Wildlife Area - Indiana

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FISH & WILDLIFE AREA

This program receives federal aid in fish and/or wildlife restoration. Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1954 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the U.S. Department of the Interior prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin or handicap. If you believe you have been discriminated against in any program, activity or facility, or if you desire further information, please write to: Office of Equal Opportunity, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, DC 20240.

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TO HOWE

225 E 350 E

A7

Aldrich

Lake

A1 A9

B1 A2 450 N

A3

B5

ONTARIO

B6 Ontario

Ontario Millpond

Dam

Troxel Lake

500 N A5 A6

A8 C1

B2

B3

Catfish

300 N

Pond

A4

B4

C2

Curtis Creek

C3

Fish Hatchery

390 E

300 E

D3

Rainbow Pit

D2

C3

Pigeon River

D12

D1

Massassauga Marsh

East Pool D7

D9

D11

325 E

D5

400 E

D4

D10

D8 250 N

525 E

475 E 525 E

400 N

E2

C4

Nasby

Dam

Nasby Millpond

E3

F2 D6

F8 F9

LEGEND

Boundary

Boat Launch

Road

Dam

County Line

Headquarters

A-B Boundary

Archery Range

Safety Zone

Rifle Range

Waterfowl Rest Area A1 Parking

Cable Gates

Self-Serve Check-In

North

0

1

Approximate Scale in Miles

3

600 E

E4 E1

F1

F3

E5 F4

3 E6 E9 E7

400 N

800 E

300 N

E8 F7

MONGO F10

F5

F6 Mongo

Dam

G1

Tamarack Bog Nature Preserve

3

Turkey Creek Mongo Reservoir

G2 150 N

900 E

H2 G5 G3 I11 G4 J4

K7

TO ORLAND

H3

H4

I5

I2

PPiiggeeoonn CCrr

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375 N H1

K2

K1

Beaver Dam Lake

K3 K4

Little Stayner

H6

Lake

K5

H7

H5

I1

I6

L2 Deep Lake

1100 W

Shallow Lake

400 N

K6 L1

350 N 300 N 327

I7 J2

200 N J1

I3

I9

J3

100 N

1100 E

L10

I4

1200 E

I8

I10

L3

150 N

L9 175 N

Stayner

Lake

L8

150 N

L4

1175 E 1050 W

925 E 1000 E

TO LAGRANGE

50 N

BRUSHY PRAIRIE

L6

L7

L5

Green Lake

US 20

TO ANGOLA

LAGRANGE CO.

STEUBEN CO.

05/2016

900 W

Indiana Department of Natural Resources

Pigeon River

FISH & WILDLIFE AREA

8310 E. 300 N, Box 71, Mongo, IN 46771 (260) 367-2164 Office hours M-F, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

wildlife.

Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife Area is dedicated

to providing quality hunting and fishing

opportunities while maintaining 11,794 acres

of land, 529 acres of lakes and impoundments

and 17 miles of free-flowing river.

HISTORY

Pigeon River FWA was established in 1956 when three impoundments in the Pigeon River Valley were given to the state. These included Mongo, Nasby and Ontario reservoirs. Since then, the state has acquired additional land along the river valley.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

In addition to state fish & wildlife laws, this property is governed by posted regulations affecting the public use of lands and facilities owned, leased or licensed by the DNR. Posted Areas Safety zones and other restricted areas are marked with appropriate signs. PLEASE READ AND OBEY ALL SIGNS. Violations Violation of any law, rule or regulation governing this property may be cause for forfeiting your hunting, fishing or visiting privileges on this area. Responsibility The DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife will not be held responsible for any accidents or deaths occurring from use of these facilities. Permits ? In addition to a hunting and/or fishing license the

following permits are required: ? Permission to hunt during the day on Pigeon

River FWA must be obtained before entering the

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INDIANA FISH AND WILDLIFE AREAS

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13. Kingsbury 14. LaSalle 15. Pigeon River 16. J.E. Roush 17. Splinter Ridge 18. Sugar Ridge 19. Tri-County 20. Wabashiki 21. Wilbur Wright 22. Willow Slough 23. Winamac

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field. Hunting badges or one-day hunting permit cards must be in the possession of the hunter at all times. Bagged game must be checked through headquarters or recorded through established self-service procedures outlined at headquarters. Self-service drop boxes are located throughout the property for your convenience. Shooting of woodchuck (groundhogs) is prohibited.

? Self-service night and predator hunting is only permitted by special permit cards from headquarters.

? A permit from the property manager is required to enter the waterfowl resting areas.

? Dog training is available in Area D only. Sign up and obtain permit at headquarters in Mongo.

? Collecting Permits are required from the property manager or DNR for the collection of everything except nuts, berries and mushrooms.

? Mushroom hunting starts at 1 p.m. during turkey hunting season.

Camping/Swimming Camping and swimming are prohibited at Pigeon River FWA.

Trespassing on Private Property Please be courteous to neighboring landowners. Watch for property boundary and safety zone signs. Do not trespass on private property.

Traffic Traffic on public roads through the area is governed by state and county laws. Traffic over service roads and trails is restricted to walking, except by authorized vehicles. Park in designated lots only.

FISHING

? Pigeon River FWA has 17 miles of river, 266 acres of lakes, 263 acres of impoundments and 356 acres of restored open-water wetlands.

? No check-in is required for fishing. Most fishing areas and portions of the Pigeon River are closed during waterfowl seasons. Ask at headquarters for restrictions.

? Primary species include catfish, crappie, bluegill, Northern pike, smallmouth bass, redear, largemouth bass, rough fish, trout and yellow perch.

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7 18 2 10

1. Atterbury 2. Blue Grass 3. Chinook 4. Crosley 5. Deer Creek 6. Fairbanks Landing 7. Glendale 8. Goose Pond 9. Hillenbrand 10. Hovey Lake 11. Jasper-Pulaski 12. Kankakee

NEIGHBORING LAND

Tamarack Bog Nature Preserve, Curtis Creek Trout Rearing Station, Fawn River State Fish Hatchery and Pokagon State Park are located near Pigeon River FWA.

FUNDING FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE

The DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife sells hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses. All revenue is used for managing fish and wildlife resources in Indiana. No license money goes into the state general fund. The Division also receives money from the federal Sport Fish and Wildlife Restoration programs (sometimes referred to as Dingell-Johnson and Pittman-Robertson funds). The funds are derived from excise taxes levied on sporting arms and ammunition, bows and arrows, fishing equipment and motor boat fuel. The funds are then returned to state fish and wildlife agencies using a formula that in part is based on the number of fishing and hunting license buyers.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

WRITE: DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife 402 W. Washington Street, W273 Indianapolis, IN 46204

CALL: (317) 232-4200 ONLINE: dnr.

Your purchase of hunting and fishing equipment and motorboat fuels supports Wildlife and Sport

Fish Restoration and boating access facilities.

? Boats with electric motors are allowed on lakes and ponds. See map for boat ramp locations.

? Shoreline fishing is available on Beaver Dam Lake, Stayner Lake, Little Stayner Lake, Troxel, Mongo, Nasby and Ontario millponds, Massassauga Marsh, East Pool and Rainbow Pit.

? All state size and bag limits apply. See a copy of the current fishing regulations for details.

HUNTING

? Hunting for furbearers, deer, rabbit, squirrel, waterfowl, dove, pheasant and wild turkey is common at Pigeon River FWA.

? Daily check-in is required. All hunting seasons and bag limits apply.

? Special hunts include youth waterfowl, daily waterfowl drawings, drawings for turkey and dove hunting and put-and-take pheasant hunts.

? Area D is designated for dog training.

TRAPPING

Wetland trapping is available through drawing only. Call for details.

WILDLIFE WATCHING

Pigeon River FWA is a long narrow property along the flood plain of the Pigeon River. It provides excellent waterfowl watching during the spring migration.

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

? A dog training area is provided in section D (see map).

? Put-and-take pheasant hunting begins the Saturday before Thanksgiving, and is offered by reservation only. Reservations are available beginning September 1 online at wildlife..

? Accessible hunting areas are available. Ask for details at headquarters.

? A rifle and archery range is located near the property headquarters.

? Gathering berries, mushrooms and nuts is allowed.

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