Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area, Wildlife conservation area in Medaryville, Indiana.
Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area is a protected site containing approximately 8,000 acres of wetlands, open uplands, and forests spread across three Indiana counties. The land supports diverse habitats where various animal and plant species live throughout the year.
Land acquisition began in 1929 when the site started as a game breeding farm for restocking. The transition to an official fish and wildlife area came in 1972, shifting its purpose toward broader conservation.
The site receives funding from hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses that support conservation work and outdoor recreation for locals. People have relied on these activities here for generations as part of their way of life.
Visitors need to pick up day permits at self-service stations in the main parking lot before starting any activities. The grounds are accessible on foot or by vehicle, and early morning or late afternoon hours offer the best conditions for wildlife watching.
Over 15,000 sandhill cranes pass through as a migration stopover, especially in fall months. An observation platform lets visitors watch this large gathering of birds up close.
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