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Indiana Wildlife Habitat Cost-Share Program

Indiana Department of Natural Resources


General wildlife habitat cost-share from Indiana DNR. It reimburses part of a landowner's cost to develop wildlife habitat (not limited to game birds) under a management plan, at the division's set reimbursement rates.


Eligibility

  • Landowner must own or control 5 or more acres.

  • Habitat work must follow a management plan.


Details

Financial Instrument

Cost Share


Terms

Reimbursement at DFW habitat development reimbursement rates; annual cap limits apply. Improvements must be maintained as specified in the management plan for at least three years.

Published amounts: The program will reimburse the landowner for habitat development projects based on DFW habitat development reimbursement rates. Annual cap limits apply to financial agreements.


Application Instructions

Contact your district wildlife biologist (Division of Fish & Wildlife).

Deadline text on the page: No deadline published; contact a district wildlife biologist.



Updated October 16, 2026

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