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Kingsbury Fish and Wildlife Area

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Area
  
28.81 kmĀ²

Established
  
1965

Nearest city
  
Kingsbury

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Location
  
LaPorte County, Indiana, United States

Governing body
  
Indiana Department of Natural Resources

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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.

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History

Kingsbury was formerly the Kingsbury Arsenal of the U.S. Army. After the base closed in the 1980s, 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 Fish and Wildlife Area Wikipedia