Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge and Management Area

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service law enforcement officers have a wide variety of duties and responsibilities. Officers help visitors understand and obey wildlife protection laws. They work closely with state and local government offices to enforce federal, state and refuge hunting regulations that protect migratory birds and other game species from illegal take and preserve legitimate hunting opportunities. Some other duties include patrolling closed areas and wilderness areas, maintaining relationships with neighboring landowners, maintaining refuge boundaries and participating in public events related to refuge issues.

Law enforcement issues should be referred to the refuge manager at 812-522-3836 or the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Dispatch at 812-837-9536.

To report violations:

• Call or email the National Wildlife Refuge TIPs Line at 1-844-FWS-TIPS (397-8477) or fws_tips@fws.gov
• Call the State of Indiana’s TIP hotline at 1-800-847-4367
• Call Turn In a Poacher Line at 1-800-POACHER (1-800-762-2437)

Please provide the following information: what happened, where it happened, who was involved (including descriptions/names of person involved, vehicle information, names of other witnesses) and when it happened.