Kingsbury Fish and Wildlife Area

Kingsbury Fish and Wildlife Area
Kingsbury Fish and Wildlife Area
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Location	LaPorte County, Indiana, United States
Nearest city	Kingsbury, IN
Coordinates	41°29′51″N 86°34′05″W / 41.497633°N 86.567967°W
Area	7,120 acres (28.8 km2)
Established	1965
Governing body	Indiana Department of Natural Resources
	www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/3089.htm

Kingsbury Fish and Wildlife Area is a protected area that covers 7,120 acres (2,880 ha) of grasslands, wetlands, and crop fields dedicated to providing hunting and fishing opportunities. It is located south on County Road 650W, near Kingsbury, Indiana.^[1]

History

Kingsbury was formerly the Kingsbury Arsenal of the U.S. Army. After the base closed in the 1960s, the land was transferred to the State of Indiana for wildlife preservation.

Facilities

Wildlife Viewing
Picnicking
Ice Fishing
Hunting
Trapping
Shooting Range
Archery Range
Dog Training Area
Boat Ramp (Electric trolling motors only)

References

^ "Kingsbury". Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved October 13, 2012.

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[1] "Kingsbury". Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved October 13, 2012.

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