Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife Area explained

Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife Area
Iucn Category:	IV
Map:	Indiana
Coordinates:	41.6779°N -85.2534°W
Location:	LaGrange and Steuben counties, Indiana, United States
Nearest City:	Mongo, Indiana
Area:	12134acres
Established:	1956
Governing Body:	Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Url:	http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/3086.htm

Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife Area is a protected area in northeastern Indiana that covers 12134acres and is dedicated to providing hunting and fishing opportunities. The area includes 529acres of lakes and 17miles along the Pigeon River. It is located on Indiana State Road 3, near Mongo in Lagrange County.^[1] The Fish and Wildlife Area contains Tamarack Bog Nature Preserve, a 150acres wetland parcel that has been designated as a National Natural Landmark.^[2]

Wildlife

During the spring and fall migrations, waterfowl are at their peak abundance. The area is open during the appropriate hunting seasons, and trapping in the wetlands is allowed but subject to selection through a drawing.

Facilities

• Wildlife viewing
• Picnicking
• Ice fishing
• Hunting
• Trapping
• Shooting range
• Archery range
• Dog training area
• Boat ramp (electric trolling motors only)
• Dump station
• Primitive camping (44 sites)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Pigeon River . Indiana Department of Natural Resources . October 13, 2012.
2. Web site: National Natural Landmarks - National Natural Landmarks (U.S. National Park Service). www.nps.gov. en. 2019-04-14. "Year designated: 1973".