in-20211006-IR-312210439ERA: Temporarily amends 312 IAC 9 to govern noncommercial hunts at Summit Lake State Park and Whitewater Memorial State Park. Under IC 4-22-2-37.1 , IC 14-22-2-6 , IC 14-10-2-5 , and IC 14-22-6-13 (applicable to state parks), the director of the department of natural resources (DNR) adopts the emergency rule set forth in this document. This emergency rule is adopted with the awareness that the regulation of wild animals, as well as a responsibility for the welfare of flora and other fauna within Indiana state parks is the responsibility of DNR. The director finds that the densities of the Canada goose populations at Summit Lake State Park and Whitewater Memorial State Park have risen to levels that pose threats to the ecology of aquatic and terrestrial communities present, and the personal safety of park patrons. Current conditions that make this emergency rule necessary include eroded shorelines, increased sedimentation, and large amounts of goose waste in areas of high visitation and recreation. Effective October 15, 2021.
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This regulation temporarily changes the rules for noncommercial hunting at Summit Lake State Park and Whitewater Memorial State Park to address high populations of Canada geese that are harming the environment and potentially endangering visitors. The emergency rule is based on findings that these geese contribute to problems like eroded shorelines and excessive waste in popular areas of the parks.
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