J.E. Roush Fish and Wildlife Area

J.E. Roush Fish and Wildlife Area
J.E. Roush Fish and Wildlife Area
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
	Fall at J.E. Roush Lake
Location	Huntington and Wells counties, Indiana, United States
Nearest city	Huntington, IN
Coordinates	40°49′39″N 85°21′14″W / 40.827633°N 85.353883°W
Area	8,217 acres (33.3 km2)
Established	1956
Governing body	Indiana Department of Natural Resources
	www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/6358.htm

J.E. Roush Fish and Wildlife Area is an area dedicated to providing hunting and fishing opportunities while maintaining 8,217 acres (3,325 ha), 870 acres (350 ha) of which are water of J.E. Roush Lake. It is located along U.S. Route 224 east of Huntington, Indiana. Water levels of the flood control reservoir are maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.^[1]

Hunting

Hunting opportunities include hungitn for deer, small game, waterfowl, and turkey.

Facilities

Wildlife Viewing
Ice Fishing
Hunting
Trapping
Shooting Range
Archery Range
Dog Training Area
Boat Ramp (Motors permitted)
Dump Station
Camping
- 25 full hook-up
- 20 primitive sites

References

↑ "J.E. Roush Lake". Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved October 13, 2012.

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[1] "J.E. Roush Lake". Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved October 13, 2012.

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