Kingsbury
State Fish & Wildlife Area
5344
S. Hupp Rd., LaPorte
Kingsbury
Fish & Wildlife Area is dedicated to providing quality hunting
and fishing opportunities while maintaining 5,198 acres of grasslands,
crop fields, thick brush, marsh areas and a 20 acre lake. The
Kankakee River forms its south boundary.
 Kingsbury
is a remnant of the old Kingsbury Ordinance Plant which produced
shells, cartridges and mortar rounds for World War II and the
Korean conflict. The land was deeded to the state of Indiana
in 1965 by the federal General Services Administration, and
wildlife management began at that time.
Most
revenues used in land acquisition, development, operation and
maintenance of Kingsbury Fish and Wildlife Area 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 and fishing equipment. Indiana hunters, anglers
and trappers are proud to provide this property for the enjoyment
of all people. Hunting for deer, quail, rabbit, dove, woodcock,
waterfowl and wild turkey are present at Kingsbury Fish and
Wildlife Area.
 Beyond
hunting and fishing there is a seemingly endless list of other outdoor
activities, including wild life watching amongst 5,198 acres of
fallow land, crop fields, thick brush, grass lands, water ways and
scattered stands of conifers and hardwoods which attract hawks,
owls, bald eagles, shorebirds, wading birds and a wide variety of
resident and migrating songbirds. Other activities include family
camping in the rustic camp grounds, hiking, picnicking, shooting
range, wildlife watching, nuts and berry gathering, and photography.
It's also a fabulous place to escape the city lights and experience
true star gazing with numerous areas to set up a telescope or just
lie on your back and gaze up.
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