Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife Area

Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife Area
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Location	LaGrange and Steuben counties, Indiana, USA
Nearest city	Mongo, IN
Coordinates	41°40′40″N 85°15′12″W / 41.677867°N 85.253367°W / 41.677867; -85.253367Coordinates: 41°40′40″N 85°15′12″W / 41.677867°N 85.253367°W / 41.677867; -85.253367
Area	12,134 acres (49.1 km2)
Established	1956
Governing body	Indiana Department of Natural Resources
http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/3086.htm

Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife Area is a protected area that covers 12,134 acres (4,910 ha) and is dedicated to providing hunting and fishing opportunities. The area includes 529 acres (214 ha) of lakes and 17 miles (27 km) along the Pigeon River. It is located on Indiana State Road 3, near Mongo in Lagrange County, Indiana.^[1] The Fish and Wildlife Area contains Tamarack Bog Nature Preserve, a 150-acre 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)

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