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Game Bird Habitat Development Program

Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish & WildlifeNo deadline listed

Summary

Indiana DNR reimburses landowners with 5+ acres up to $330 per acre for creating game bird habitat (quail, pheasant, woodcock, dove, grouse, turkey) under a management plan, plus possible incentives up to $100/acre. Not for commercial hunting preserves.

About this grant

Reimburses part of a landowner's cost to develop habitat for northern bobwhite, ring-necked pheasant, American woodcock, mourning dove, ruffed grouse or wild turkey as specified in a management plan. The program may reimburse up to $330 per acre of habitat created, and incentives of up to $100 per acre may be available for developing and maintaining quality game bird habitat. Habitat must be maintained for at least three years, and annual cap limits apply.

Who can apply

  • Individuals
  • Small businesses
  • For-profit companies

A landowner must own or control 5 or more acres.

Work must follow a management plan.

Financial assistance may not be used on any licensed or commercial hunting preserve.

Habitat improvements must be maintained as specified in the management plan for a minimum of three years.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Conservation
  • Wildlife habitat
  • Agriculture

Money can be used for

  • Habitat restoration
  • Conservation practices

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