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Beginning Monday, July 8, hunters can apply for reserved hunts online by visiting on.IN.gov/reservedhunt.

The online application method is the only way to apply for the hunts listed. No late entries will be accepted. Applicants must possess a hunting license that is valid for the hunt for which they are applying.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. ET on Sunday, Aug. 4. More specific hunt information for individual properties can be found at on.IN.gov/reservedhunt.

Dove hunts on Fish & Wildlife areas (FWAs): 

Atterbury FWA

Deer Creek FWA

Goose Pond FWA

Jasper Pulaski FWA

Kingsbury FWA

Pigeon River FWA

Wilbur Wright FWA

Deer hunts on National Wildlife Refuges: 

Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge: firearms, archery, and primitive muzzleloader deer

Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge: youth deer

Youth deer hunts on Indiana Private Land Access (IPLA) sites in the following counties:

Bartholomew County

Cass County

Greene County

Harrison County

LaPorte County

Sullivan County 

Scott County

Archery deer hunts on Indiana Private Land Access (IPLA) sites in the following counties:

Bartholomew County

Cass County

Harrison County

LaPorte County

Sullivan County

Scott County

Small game hunts on Indiana Private Land Access (IPLA) sites in the following counties:

Bartholomew County 

Harrison County

Scott County

Teal and early goose hunts on Indiana Private Land Access (IPLA) sites in the following counties:

Bartholomew County

Dekalb County

Sullivan County

Hunters will be selected through a random computerized drawing. Applicants will be able to view draw results online within two weeks after the application period closes. An email will be sent to all applicants when the draws have been completed.

Please note that only one application per hunt is allowed. No changes can be made once an application is submitted.

More information is available at on.IN.gov/reservedhunt.

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By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer

Salem Speedway, fueled by the Hoosier Lottery, will present "Semis on the High Banks" Saturday, June 22.

First there will be 10-lap heat races. Then, American Big Rig Racing Series will race for 30 laps on the High Banks of Salem Speedway.

The American Big Rig Racing Series is a traveling division. Supporting this group will be the popular On Site Plumbing Heating & Air 25-lap race on the small track.

The Scrappers will have a 25-lap Kidney Bean feature on the small track. Next, Mike’s Muffler & Brake Crown Vics on the High Banks for thirty-five laps of action. 

Racing starts at 7 p.m.

Here are the entries for the TLG Peterbilt of Louisville 30. Notice that Brian “The Salem Slayer” is first on the list and more may join:

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By:  Jerry Curry, Staff Writer

The Indiana Special Olympics were held June 7-9 at Terre Haute, presented by Duke Energy. Approximately 2,100 athletes participated in the games. The Summer Games were held at the Hulman Center, as the athletes, families, coaches, partners, volunteers came together to celebrate the start of the 55th year for the Indiana Summer Olympics.

Approximately 30 to 40 athletes and volunteers from Washington County were in attendance, including leader Ray Owens, Deanna Cecil and photographer Doyle Adams.

This year's theme, “A Journey to Your Heart,”  was inspired by the Athlete Leadership Conference.

Washington Co. is in Area 2, which also includes Bartholomew, Brown, Clark, Crawford, Floyd, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Orange, Scott, and Switzerland counties. The theme, “A Journey to Your Heart,” inspired by the Athlete Leadership Conference.

The summer games included Bocco, Bowling, Cycling, Powerlifting, Track and Field, and Volleyball just to name a few of the events. The events are described as a celebration of courage, joy, and the athletes’ remarkable journey with Special Olympics Indiana.

An event leader stated, “As the games concluded, the athletes of Washington Co. and their peers from across Indiana return home, not with the spoils of war, but with the riches of experience, friendship, and memories that will last a lifetime. The Special Olympics Indiana Summer Games continue to be a beacon of hope and powerful reminder that the true victory lies in the heart of every competitor.”