DNR: Hoosiers Can Help Put a Stop to Poaching

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 1:39 PM

By Indiana DNR, news release

TIP is a nonprofit conservation organization that partners with DNR to protect fish and wildlife resources.

INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Conservation Officers encourage Hoosiers to help the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) put an end to poaching by reporting potential violations to Turn in a Poacher, Inc. (TIP).

TIP is a nonprofit conservation organization that partners with DNR to protect fish and wildlife resources by increasing public support and involvement in bringing violators to justice.

A poacher is a thief who illegally steals wildlife that belongs to all Hoosiers. DNR manages wildlife for everyone, and every person can help TIP support DNR efforts by reporting potential violations at 1-800-TIP-IDNR (800-847-4367) or tip.IN.gov. Doing so will help conserve wildlife for future generations.

Call TIP if you see, hear, or learn about poaching or another violation regarding fish and wildlife. If your “TIP” leads to an arrest, you may receive as much as a $500 reward, or you can remain anonymous if you choose. In 2024, TIP received 1,025 tips and paid thousands of dollars in rewards for tips that led to the arrest of a suspect. 

“Our citizens are key in the fight to help stop poaching in Indiana. They are a main reason why the Indiana TIP program has been successful in bringing those who violate fish and wildlife laws to justice,” said Col. Steve Hunter, director of DNR Law Enforcement.

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