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Description
Glendale Fish & Wildlife Area provides quality outdoor recreational opportunities while maintaining 8,060 acres of land and more than 1,400 acres of lakes and impoundments.
Acquisition of the land for this property began in 1956 and land purchases were made throughout the 1960s. Several minor purchases were made in the 1970s. The construction of the dam that formed Dogwood Lake began in 1963 and was completed in 1965. The lake was renovated in 1978 and restocked with fish in 1979. The average depth of Dogwood Lake is 8 feet.
Most revenues used in land acquisition, development, operation, and maintenance of the property are derived from the sale of hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses. Funds are also received from the federal Pittman-Robertson and Dingell-Johnson programs to aid fish and wildlife restoration. These funds are derived from taxes levied on sport hunting, shooting, and fishing equipment. Indiana hunters and anglers are proud to provide this property for the enjoyment of all people.
Hunting, fishing, camping, trapping, and wildlife watching are popular activities at Glendale FWA. UTVs, ATVs, and horses are not permitted on Glendale FWA. The use of drones is not permitted on state properties.
- Amenities
Vault toilets are available at the main launch ramp, auxiliary launch ramp and picnic area.
Popular activities
All hunters, range users, and dog runners are required to sign in and obtain the appropriate one-day access permit before entering the field at this property. The one-day permit card must be completed and returned to a self-service booth, drop box, or property office before you leave.
All other visitors are encouraged to obtain a miscellaneous one-day access permit before entering the field. The one-day access permit should be kept with you while visiting, then completed and returned to a self-service booth, drop box, or office before you leave. The information you provide will help us identify ways to improve Indiana’s FWAs for all users. We appreciate your patience in taking the extra time to complete the permit. Your feedback and comments are valuable to us.
- Fishing
- Glendale Fish & Wildlife Area provides over 1,400 acres of available water for fishing, including eight ponds and Dogwood Lake.
- Boat ramps are provided near the check station and dam. These are the only areas where boats, kayaks, and canoes may be launched.
- Primary species include catfish, crappie, bluegill, redear, and largemouth bass.
- There is a 9-inch size limit for crappie on Dogwood Lake.
- Some areas, including Dogwood Lake, are restricted or closed during waterfowl seasons. Portions of Dogwood Lake are closed for fishing, boating, or kayaking one day prior to any waterfowl hunting season. Ask at the headquarters for details.
- On Dogwood Lake there is a 10-mph limit that is enforced; all other small impoundments on the property are restricted to oars or trolling motors only.
- Fishing piers and limited shoreline fishing is available at Dogwood Lake and area ponds (see map).
- Anyone in a boat, kayak, or on a canoe must be in possession of a wearable personal flotation device while on the water.
- Hunting
- Deer, quail, rabbit, squirrel, dove, woodcock, waterfowl, and wild turkey hunting are common at Glendale FWA.
- All hunting seasons and bag limits apply. See Hunting Regulations for details.
- Special hunts include waterfowl hunts by drawing. Put-and-take pheasant hunts and spring wild turkey hunting are conducted through the reserved hunt system.
- Hunting areas accessible to people with disabilities are available. Ask for details.
- Glendale FWA administers the hunting efforts at White River Bend, Oak Grove, and Oxbow Bottoms WMA.
- Himsel Bottoms Marsh Shooting Units map.
- Dogwood Lake Shooting Units map.
Deer
- Deer tree stands and ground blinds may be used and left unattended from noon on Sept. 15 through Jan. 10. Tree stands and ground blinds must be legibly marked in English with either the owner's DNR customer identification number or the owner’s name, address, and telephone number.
- A fastener used in conjunction with a tree stand and a tree or pole climber that penetrates a tree more than ½ inch is prohibited (e.g., screw-in steps and screw-in bow and gun hangers).
Turkey
- Advance registration is required for wild turkey hunting.
- Hunters must quit hunting at noon and be out of the field by 1 p.m.
Upland game (dove, quail, rabbit, put-and-take pheasant)
- An in-person draw will be conducted for the first two days of dove season.
- Dove – 7 a.m. registration. Draw will happen at 7:30 a.m. and hunters can start hunting anytime after.
- Put-and-take pheasant hunt day sign-in begins at 7:30 a.m. Hunters may enter the field at 9 a.m. and have until 3 p.m. to claim their hunt.
- Put-and-take pheasant hunting online sign-up starts in September. Hunters can register on the reserved hunt page.
- 2024 Glendale Fish & Wildlife Area Dove Field Map.
- 2024 Put and Take Pheasant Hunt Field Map
Waterfowl
- Waterfowl drawings for the regular season are held on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday for Himsel Bottoms and Dogwood Lake Blind locations. Office opens at 5 a.m. and the drawing is at 5:30 a.m. ET. Lake blind locations can also be hunted on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Trapping
- Wetland trapping is available through drawing only. Call the property for details.
- The trapping draw is held the first Saturday in October at 10 a.m.
- View statewide trapping regulations in the Hunting & Trapping Guide.
- Wildlife watching & birding
With 8,060 acres of land and more than 1,400 acres of lakes and impoundments, Glendale FWA provides excellent opportunities for wildlife watching throughout the property.
More activities
- Biking
- Bicycling is allowed on all paved and gravel roads that are open to vehicle travel.
- There are no mountain bike trails and off-road travel is prohibited.
- Camping
- Glendale FWA provides camping on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Glendale FWA has two types of camping sites. Both have access to the comfort station.
- 67 Class A sites with electric hookup, 20A, 30A & 50A.
- 54 Class B sites. Class B sites do not have electric hookups.
- Campground is under concession with the Daviess/Martin Parks Department.
- For details on camping fees and amenities, call the campground office at 812-644-6107 or West Boggs Park at 812-295-3421 or info@westboggs.com.
- Flush toilets and showers are available.
- Water at spigots is available year-round.
- Dog running
- A dog running and training area is provided in Area F (see map).
- Dogs must be always leashed outside of the dog running and training area unless being used by a registered hunter in the pursuit of game.
- Only service dogs are allowed inside buildings.
- Foraging
- Mushrooms, berries, and nuts may be gathered; however, a written permit is required to remove plants, animals, rocks, and fossils.
- Please note that during spring turkey season, no other visitors are allowed on the property until after 1 p.m. Please call the office for dates and any questions.
- Hiking & walking
- Visitors are encouraged to hike, explore, and enjoy Glendale FWA.
- While there are no designated trails, there are mowed lanes that can be used to explore the property. Inquire at the office for what trails are available when you plan on visiting.
- Access lanes are mowed a few times a year and are available for a more backcountry hiking experience.
- Water recreation
- There are no fees at the lake.
- There is a 10-mph speed limit.
- Swimming is not allowed in any water body at Glendale FWA.
- Kayaking and canoeing are permitted at Dogwood Lake and area ponds.
- Boat ramps are provided near the check station and dam. This is the only area where boats, kayaks, and canoes may be launched.
- Anyone in a boat, kayak, or canoe must be in possession of a wearable personal flotation device while on the water.
- Lake access for water recreation is not allowed during late waterfowl season and one day prior.
- Portions of the lake are closed to water recreation during the early teal and goose season and early waterfowl season. Ask at the headquarters for details.
- Volunteering
- Need a reason to get outside and move? You can volunteer alone or in small groups at this property. Some possible opportunities are listed below:
- Wildlife survey support – assist staff with fall quail covey counts, marsh bird surveys, bird observations, and more.
- Property photographer – help document what makes Glendale FWA unique, from plants and animals to the people that use it.
- Skilled labor- If you are a carpenter, electrician, plumber, welder, or have other specialized skills, there is likely a time you could assist us with projects.
- Land stewards – help maintain a portion of the property that you enjoy using. Projects could include invasive species treatment/removal, seeding wildflowers, maintenance of trails, mowing, maintaining signage, etc.
- Need a reason to get outside and move? You can volunteer alone or in small groups at this property. Some possible opportunities are listed below:
Other properties managed by this office
- Barnes-Seng Wetland Conservation Area is a 146-acre tract of land in Dubois County. It is located south of Jasper, along the east side of Highway 231. The area is aimed at protecting and preserving areas where water exists, such as swamps, marshes, and bogs. The property provides some hunting opportunities along with preserving woodland and wetland habitat. More information about this property can be found on the Where to Hunt map.
- Oak Grove Wildlife Management Area is a 70-acre tract of land purchased by the DNR in 2013 to provide additional hunting opportunities. This property is located northwest of Washington. The property is protected in perpetuity under the Wetland Reserve Program (WRP). The property provides hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, waterfowl, and other upland game. This unique property features hardwood and upland habitats with a small marshland.
- Oxbow Bottoms Wildlife Management Area is a 150-acre tract of land purchased by the DNR in 2020 to provide additional hunting opportunities. The tract is located along the East Fork of the White River in Daviess County, south of Cumback. The property provides hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, waterfowl, and other upland game. This unique property features hardwood and bottomland habitats with a small marshland.
- Veale Creek Wildlife Management Area is a 115-acre tract acquired by the DNR in 2023. The property consists of upland hardwoods and wetlands, along with a small waterway, Veale Creek, which runs through the property. The property is located southeast of Washington, IN along the I-69 corridor, and was transferred to the DNR from INDOT. The property provides hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, and other upland game.
- White River Bend Wildlife Management Area is a 710-acre tract of land purchased by the DNR in 2012 to provide additional hunting opportunities. The property is located northwest of Washington. The property is protected in the lifelong Wetland Reserve Program (WRP) to maintain this part of a floodplain of the White River. The property provides hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, and waterfowl. The unique property features a mix of dense hardwood and wetland. View a map of where White River Bend is located.
Please call Glendale Fish & Wildlife Area for any questions concerning these properties at 812-674-0168.
