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Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife Area is a protected area that covers and is dedicated to providing hunting and fishing opportunities. The area includes of lakes and along the Pigeon River. It is located on
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. The Fish and Wildlife Area contains ''Tamarack Bog Nature Preserve'', a wetland parcel that has been designated as a
National Natural Landmark The National Natural Landmarks (NNL) Program recognizes and encourages the conservation of outstanding examples of the natural history of the United States. It is the only national natural areas program that identifies and recognizes the best ...
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Wildlife

During the spring and fall migrations,
waterfowl Anseriformes is an order of birds also known as waterfowl that comprises about 180 living species of birds in three families: Anhimidae (three species of screamers), Anseranatidae (the magpie goose), and Anatidae, the largest family, which in ...
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)


References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Pigeon River Fish And Wildlife Area Parks in Indiana Protected areas of LaGrange County, Indiana Protected areas of Steuben County, Indiana National Natural Landmarks in Indiana