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Raptor Day at Charlestown State Park

Submitted by Sarah Eisenmenger
Friday, March 22nd, 2013, 7:42am
Raptor Day at Charlestown State Park

From Jeremy Beavin

CHARLESTOWN, IN - Discover the wonder of birds of prey and bird watching.

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Ohio River Caviar affected by Hurricane Sandy

Submitted by Joseph Montano on Friday, December 14th, 9:06 pm
Ohio River Caviar affected by Hurricane Sandy

From Corey Norrod, DNR Law Enforcement

Indiana (December 11, 2012) Conservation Officers are observing the number of Indiana commercial fishing licenses up from past fishing seasons and more fishing vessels tending to commercial gear in the hopes of capturing much sought after caviar.  After the destruction left behind from Hurricane Sandy on the east coast it has now reached as far as the Ohio River basin in Indiana. 

The caviar is known as “American Caviar” and it is derived from the North American Paddlefish (Polydon spathula) which inhabits the Ohio River and many other major rivers within the US. 

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Brush with ducks turns out to be wild goose chase

Submitted by Anonymous on Thursday, March 24th, 6:15 pm
Brush with ducks turns out to be wild goose chase

JEFFERSONVILLE, IN (WAVE) - With temperatures in the upper 70s and lower 80s on Wednesday, Thursday turned out to be a letdown for some people with temperatures barely reaching into the upper 40s. A stiff wind made it seem even cooler, and the clouds were blocking the sun. That didn't stop this group of ducks - or at least I thought they were ducks - from venturing out for a walk along the river in downtown Jeffersonville.  

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