Fairbanks Landing
Managed by Wabashiki FWA
(812) 659-9901
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Mailing Address:
1815 Hwy 59 South
Linton, IN 47441
DESCRIPTION
Call the (812) 659-9901 for more information concerning hunting or fishing at Fairbanks Landing Fish and Wildlife Area.
Fairbanks Landing FWA is being operated under an agreement between Indiana Michigan Power and Indiana Division of Fish and Wildlife.
ACTIVITIES
Fishing
- Currently, there is no direct boating access to the Wabash River from the property.
- Bank fishing on the Wabash River is permissible with a valid Indiana fishing license.
Hunting
- Deer and small game are common at Fairbanks Landing Fish and Wildlife Area.
- A maximum of 200 deer hunters per day are allowed at Fairbanks Landing Fish and Wildlife Area.
- A daily bag limit of four quail is permitted on this property.
- The first weekend of deer firearm season is by a computer pre-registration draw.
Camping
- Camping, picnicking, and open campfires are not allowed. No swimming is allowed.
Additional Opportunities
- The daily bag limit for quail is four.
- All hunters will be required to check in to hunt, daily, at the self service check station at the corner of CR 925 N and CR 800 W.
NO Camping and NO Swimming Allowed.
Please Read and Obey All Signs.
RULES
In addition to state fish and wildlife laws, this property is governed by posted regulations affecting the public use of lands and facilities owned, leased or licensed by the Department of Natural Resources. Pursuant to the Authority of Chapter 60, Acts of 1919, Chapter 120 and Chapter 353, Acts of 1945, Chapter 221, Acts of 1957, Chapter 406 and Chapter 441, Acts of 1965; and the Indiana Code of 1971, 14-3-3.
Posted Areas
Safety zones, refuges, waterfowl resting areas and other restricted areas are marked with appropriate signs. PLEASE READ AND OBEY ALL SIGNS.
Violations
Violation of any law, rule or regulation governing this property may be cause for forfeiting your hunting, fishing, or visiting privileges on this area.
Responsibility
The Division of Fish and Wildlife, Department of Natural Resources, will not be held responsible for any accidents or deaths occurring form the use of these facilities.
Permits
In addition to a hunting and/or fishing license the following permits are required:
- All hunters must check in at the corner of CR 925 N and CR 800 W before hunting and obtain a one day permit card.
Traffic
- Traffic on public roads through the area is governed by state and county laws. Traffic over service roads and trails, except by authorized vehicles, is restricted to walking.
- No motorized vehicles, horses or bicycles are permitted beyond county roads.
- Parking in designated lots only.
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