Indiana Division of Fish and Wildlife 

Winter weather can be hard on wildlife, but you can help by maintaining brush piles through the colder months. Gathering limbs and other downed materials are ideal for creating these easy-to-build wildlife shelters which provide refuge to rabbits, chipmunks, and many bird species.

If you’re looking to improve wildlife habitat on your property, now is a great time to get in contact with your district wildlife biologist and start planning: on.IN.gov/wildlifebiologist. Learn more about wildlife habitat landowner assistance programs online: Indiana Division of Fish & Wildlife Landowner and Wildlife Habitat Assistance