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Interpretive Naturalist Jarret Manek talks about the habits and identification of the black king snake.

The Grasslands for Gamebirds and Songbirds program provides technical and financial assistance to improve or develop grassland and pollinator-friendly habitat in selected regions throughout the state. More information on the program can be found at: on.IN.gov/Grasslands (Brent Drinkut/Indiana DNR)

Indiana's Gov. Holcomb recently announced the launch of the $90 million Next Level Trails (NLT) grant program, the largest infusion of trail funding in state history. The opening grant round will fund up $25 million in eligible trail projects. Applications for the opening grant round will be accepted by the DNR from Jan. 1 to Feb. 15, 2019. This Indiana DNR Division of Outdoor Recreation webinar was recorded Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, at 3 p.m. at Fort Harrison State Park Inn. To learn more about Next Level Trails, visit on.in.gov/nextleveltrails

Interpretive Naturalist Jarret Manek talks about the habits and identification of the bull snake.

The Minnehaha AML Slurry Impoundment project 2052 addressed the urgent environmental and public safety risks posed by an aged and weakening levee holding back an abandoned slurry pond. The impoundment was directly adjacent to Mud Creek, which was relocated by a mining company in the mid-1900s to construct the tailings pond.

For more information about the DNR Division of Reclamation visit http://www.in.gov/dnr/reclamation/

Interpretive Naturalist Jarret Manek talks about the habits and identification of Indiana's fastest snake - the black racer.

Indiana Department of Natural Resources director Cameron Clark speaks with the Division of Forestry's Mike Spalding about the Tecumseh Trail and how less than one mile will be affected by the Back Country Area timber harvest. Learn more about how the DNR manages Yellowwood Forest at www.yellowwoodtruth.com. #yellowwoodtruth

A delightful deep-dish pizza recipe for your ground venison. If you like to hunt white-tailed deer in Indiana and can't use all of the meat you harvest consider donating your deer to a food bank. The Sportsman's Benevolence Fund pays butcher processing fees for donated deer.

Find out more at http://www.deer.dnr.in.gov

For the complete recipe, visit: http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/7562.htm

The Division of Reclamation recently finished a project at Sugar Ridge Fish & Wildlife Area that reclaimed abandoned mine lands on the property. The project was awarded the 2017 federal Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Mid Continent Region Award. The award recognizes outstanding abandoned mine land reclamation and showcases exemplary reclamation techniques.

If you encounter horseback riders while on your mountain bike, stop and pull off to the side of the trail. Ask the riders how they would like you to proceed. If you wish to pass a group of horseback riders, stop and make your presence known to them. Ask how the riders would like you to pass them.

For more information, visit: http://www.dnr.in.gov/outdoor

A scenic look at the 2018 fall season across the state. View of everything from sunrises to sunsets and the landscapes in between. (Brent Drinkut/Indiana DNR)

Fans and officials marked the 99th birthday of the Indiana State Parks system at Turkey Run State Park on Dec. 16, 2016 during the Countdown to 100: Indiana State Parks Centennial Celebration Launch. Frederic W. Lieber, great-grandson of Col. Richard Lieber, read works from the diary of the state park's founder. The event ended with a guided hike to the Lieber Memorial, where the Colonel is buried. Finally, a toast was made in Lieber's honor at Sunset Point. The crowd returned to Turkey Run Inn for a old-fashioned dinner. Find out about more centennial events at www.instateparks100.com

The 2011 Lake Michigan Shipwreck Survey along with the Lake Michigan Coastal Program produced this underwater tour of two Lake Michigan shipwrecks, the Car Ferry No. 2 and the Material Service. . Learn more about Indiana shipwrecks at http://www.in.gov/dnr/shipwreck/index.... Note: There is no audio on the video.

A male turkey walks through the woods on an early spring day at Clifty Falls State park.

Clifty Falls State Park: http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2985.htm
Turkey Hunting in Indiana: http://www.Hunting.IN.gov

Interpretive Naturalist Jarret Manek talks about the habits and identification of Indiana's least common venomous snake - the cottonmouth or water moccasin.

Integrity Always is the message new recruits focus on during their 4-week intensive training as the final part of their hiring process, prior to the Indiana State Police Academy, to become an Indiana Conservation Officer.

Find out more at http://www.dnrlaw.in.gov

Interpretive Naturalist Jarret Manek talks about the habits and identification of Indiana's longest snake - the black rat snake.

Indiana Department of Natural Resources director Cameron Clark and the Division of Forestry's Duane McCoy discuss what is required to be a timber buyer and what steps are taken during a harvest to ensure Best Management Practices. Learn more about how the DNR manages Yellowwood Forest at www.yellowwoodtruth.com. #yellowwoodtruth