Kingsbury Fish and Wildlife Area is a protected area that covers of

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, and crop fields dedicated to providing hunting and fishing opportunities. It is located south on County Road 650W, near

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History

Kingsbury was formerly the Kingsbury Arsenal of the

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. After the base closed in the 1960s, 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

Parks in Indiana Protected areas of LaPorte County, Indiana {{LaPorteCountyIN-geo-stub