The DNR and NRC is now taking input on their preliminarily adopted rules changes....
The Natural Resources Commission (NRC) gave preliminary adoption to a number of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Permit-related rule proposals on Jan. 21. Proposed changes include allowing air bows and air rifles that meet certain specifications during the deer firearms season and adding ruffed grouse, cisco, and western sand darter to the list of endangered species. For a complete list with rationales, visit our website:
wildlife.IN.gov/2362.htmThe Natural Resources Commission (NRC) gave preliminary adoption to a number of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Permit-related rule proposals on Jan. 21. Proposed changes include allowing air bows and air rifles that meet certain specifications during the deer firearms season and adding ruffed grouse, cisco, and western sand darter to the list of endangered species. For a complete list with rationales, visit our website:
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Public hearings have not been scheduled yet, but comments can now be submitted online:
in.gov/nrc/2377.htmPublic hearings have not been scheduled yet, but comments can now be submitted online:
Scroll down to the rule making docket and click on “comment on this rule” next to the FW Biennial Fisheries Amendments or the FW Biennial Wildlife Amendments, whichever is applicable for your comment. Comments can also be mailed to: Natural Resources Commission; Indiana Government Center North; 100 North Senate Ave., Room N501-A; Indianapolis, IN 46204.
The NRC will review the public comments before voting on final adoption of the changes later in 2020. Rule changes that are given final adoption must still be approved by the Attorney General’s Office and Governor’s Office and filed with the Indiana Register before taking effect.
