Law Enforcement: Turn In a Poacher or Polluter
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Law Enforcement: Turn In a Poacher or Polluter
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Turn In a Poacher or Polluter
DNR
Law Enforcement
Turn In a Poacher or Polluter
1-800-TIP-IDNR (800-847-4367)
Dispatchers available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
File A Complaint
Protect Indiana Wildlife
Turn in a Poacher, Inc. (TIP) is a non-profit conservation organization that protects our fish and wildlife resources by increasing public support and involvement in bringing violators to justice.
A poacher is a thief who illegally steals wildlife that belongs to each Indiana citizen. Indiana DNR manages wildlife for everyone. Every person can help TIP support DNR’s efforts by reporting potential violations. This will help conserve wildlife for future generations.
Call TIP if you see, hear, or learn about a poacher or another fish and wildlife violation. If your “TIP” leads to an arrest, you may receive as much as a $500 reward, and you can remain anonymous.
Read about the objects on the
TIP trailer exhibit.
Turn in a Polluter
TIP supports the efforts of the
Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
and the Department of Natural Resources to protect air, land, and water quality. You can help by
submitting a pollution complaint to IDEM
. Or you can call the TIP line, and the complaint will be passed along on your behalf.
Donations
You can contribute to TIP by sending donations to:
Turn in a Poacher, Inc.
402 W. Washington St.
Room W255D
Indianapolis, IN 46204
TIP Citizens Advisory Board
Phil Seng, TIP president, Hoosier Outdoor Writers
Gene Hopkins, TIP vice president, Indiana Sportsmen’s Roundtable
Joe Cales, Treasurer, National Wild Turkey Federation
Brent Headland, Indiana Hunter Education Association
Richard Garrett, Indiana Audubon Society
Melinda Smith, Indiana Bowhunters Association
Leigh Ann Pittman, Indiana Bass'n Gals
Dan Boritt, Indiana Wildlife Federation
Capt. Jet Quillen, Conservation Officer
Jay Demais, National Rifle Association
Geriann Albers, Division of Fish & Wildlife
Phillip Smith, Bartholomew County Conservation Council
Lt. Brent Bohbrink, TIP Coordinator
Shelby Kaufman, Backcountry Hunters and Anglers
Brian Stone, Backcountry Hunters and Anglers
Kristina Kokot, At-Large
Major Brian Bailey, Conservation Officer
TIP Rewards
Conservation officers depend on your help to apprehend poachers who illegally take deer, turkey, small game, and endangered species. Together, we can be the eyes and ears that make a difference for the fish and wildlife resources of Indiana.
TIPS received
:
2024 – 1,025
2023 – 891
2022 – 572
2021 – 317
2020 – 381
2019 – 228
2018 – 327
2017 – 535
2016 – 246
2015 – 345
2014 – 522
Upcoming Events
More Events
Top FAQs
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Online Services
Turn In A Poacher
Check game online
Reprint your license
Buy a hunting or fishing license
Obtain a Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program Number
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Close Menu
Turn In a Poacher or Polluter
DNR
Law Enforcement
Turn In a Poacher or Polluter
1-800-TIP-IDNR (800-847-4367)
Dispatchers available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
File A Complaint
Protect Indiana Wildlife
Turn in a Poacher, Inc. (TIP) is a non-profit conservation organization that protects our fish and wildlife resources by increasing public support and involvement in bringing violators to justice.
A poacher is a thief who illegally steals wildlife that belongs to each Indiana citizen. Indiana DNR manages wildlife for everyone. Every person can help TIP support DNR’s efforts by reporting potential violations. This will help conserve wildlife for future generations.
Call TIP if you see, hear, or learn about a poacher or another fish and wildlife violation. If your “TIP” leads to an arrest, you may receive as much as a $500 reward, and you can remain anonymous.
Read about the objects on the
TIP trailer exhibit.
Turn in a Polluter
TIP supports the efforts of the
Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
and the Department of Natural Resources to protect air, land, and water quality. You can help by
submitting a pollution complaint to IDEM
. Or you can call the TIP line, and the complaint will be passed along on your behalf.
Donations
You can contribute to TIP by sending donations to:
Turn in a Poacher, Inc.
402 W. Washington St.
Room W255D
Indianapolis, IN 46204
TIP Citizens Advisory Board
Phil Seng, TIP president, Hoosier Outdoor Writers
Gene Hopkins, TIP vice president, Indiana Sportsmen’s Roundtable
Joe Cales, Treasurer, National Wild Turkey Federation
Brent Headland, Indiana Hunter Education Association
Richard Garrett, Indiana Audubon Society
Melinda Smith, Indiana Bowhunters Association
Leigh Ann Pittman, Indiana Bass'n Gals
Dan Boritt, Indiana Wildlife Federation
Capt. Jet Quillen, Conservation Officer
Jay Demais, National Rifle Association
Geriann Albers, Division of Fish & Wildlife
Phillip Smith, Bartholomew County Conservation Council
Lt. Brent Bohbrink, TIP Coordinator
Shelby Kaufman, Backcountry Hunters and Anglers
Brian Stone, Backcountry Hunters and Anglers
Kristina Kokot, At-Large
Major Brian Bailey, Conservation Officer
TIP Rewards
Conservation officers depend on your help to apprehend poachers who illegally take deer, turkey, small game, and endangered species. Together, we can be the eyes and ears that make a difference for the fish and wildlife resources of Indiana.
TIPS received
:
2024 – 1,025
2023 – 891
2022 – 572
2021 – 317
2020 – 381
2019 – 228
2018 – 327
2017 – 535
2016 – 246
2015 – 345
2014 – 522
Upcoming Events
More Events
Top FAQs
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Online Services
Turn In A Poacher
Check game online
Reprint your license
Buy a hunting or fishing license
Obtain a Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program Number
More IN.gov Online Services
IN.gov Subscriber Center
I Want To
View the Fishing/Regulation Guide
View the Hunting Guide
Get a License/Permit
Go Fishing
Go Camping
Everyone Welcome
Plan Your Visit to a DNR Property
Accessibility in the Outdoors
Social Media
YouTube
Calendar
Copyright © 2026 State of Indiana - All rights reserved.