INDIANA – Indiana Conservation Officers encourage Hoosiers to help the Indiana Department of Natural Resources put an end to poaching by reporting potential violations to Turn In a Poacher, Inc
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 everyone can help TIP support DNR efforts by reporting potential violations at 1-800-TIP-IDNR (800-847-4367) or via 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 a reward of up to $500, 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…