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With its huge deer population and unique ecosystems that attract migratory waterfowl, Posey County offers several great hunting spots and opportunities.

Weyerbacher Wetland Restoration Area

The Weyerbacher Wetland Restoration Area is a 35-acre moist soil managed wetland that is flooded during fall and winter to provide dependable and manageable water for critical migration and wintering habitat for waterfowl, shorebirds and other wetland wildlife. Continue reading

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Hovey Lake
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Hovey Lake Fish and Wildlife Area

The Hovey Lake Fish and Wildlife Area (FWA) includes Hovey Lake and several other properties that are rich in wildlife and open to hunters. The most common game species include waterfowl, deer, turkey and squirrel; however all the major game species … Continue reading

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River City Guns

River City Guns has a knowledgeable staff that sells rifles, shotguns, handguns, ammo and supplies in Mount Vernon, Indiana.

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Twin Swamps Nature Preserve

Twin Swamps is one of the northernmost cypress sloughs in the United States. It features a nice trail, a wooden observation walk and deck, abundant wildflowers, bald cypress and oaks. Continue reading

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