Owen County, IN – A Blackford County man was cited this week after being caught fishing without permission on private property in Owen County.
According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Law Enforcement, Conservation Officer Caleb Hutchison responded to a call last week from a landowner who reported a suspicious vehicle hidden on his property. Upon investigation, the officer found a man actively fishing without the landowner’s consent.
The man was reportedly in possession of several fish at the time of contact, which were photographed by authorities and later returned to the property owner. The incident resulted in a citation for fishing without landowner permission.
The Indiana DNR did not release the identity of the individual involved. The agency reminded the public that fishing on private land without explicit permission is illegal and can result in citations or additional penalties.
The DNR encourages landowners to report any suspicious activity and urges anglers to always seek permission before accessing private waters.
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