Kingsbury Fish and Wildlife Area explained

Kingsbury Fish and Wildlife Area
Iucn Category:	IV
Map:	Indiana
Coordinates:	41.4976°N -86.568°W
Location:	LaPorte County, Indiana, United States
Nearest City:	Kingsbury, IN
Area:	7120acres
Established:	1965
Governing Body:	Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Url:	http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/3089.htm

Kingsbury Fish and Wildlife Area is a protected area that covers of grasslands, wetlands, and crop fields dedicated to providing hunting and fishing opportunities. It is located south on County Road 650W, near Kingsbury, Indiana.^[1]

History

Kingsbury was formerly the Kingsbury Arsenal of the U.S. Army. After the base closed in the 1960s, the land was transferred to the State of Indiana for wildlife preservation.

Facilities

• Wildlife Viewing
• Picnicking
• Ice Fishing
• Hunting
• Trapping
• Shooting Range
• Archery Range
• Dog Training Area
• Boat Ramp (Electric trolling motors only)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kingsbury . Indiana Department of Natural Resources . October 13, 2012.