Kingsbury Fish and Wildlife Area
| Kingsbury Fish and Wildlife Area | |
|---|---|
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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| Location | LaPorte County, Indiana, USA |
| Nearest city | Kingsbury, IN |
| Coordinates | 41°29′51″N 86°34′05″W / 41.497633°N 86.567967°WCoordinates: 41°29′51″N 86°34′05″W / 41.497633°N 86.567967°W |
| Area | 7,120 acres (28.8 km2) |
| Established | 1965 |
| Governing body | Indiana Department of Natural Resources |
| http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/3089.htm | |
Kingsbury Fish and Wildlife Area is a protected area that covers 7,120 acres (2,880 ha) 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 1980s, 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)
References
- ↑ "Kingsbury". Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved October 13, 2012.
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