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Cost-Share

Cost-share assistance programs often make wildlife management practices affordable. In many cases, dedicating marginal farmland to wildlife management practices can actually improve the per acre net return.

"What kinds of assistance are available to me, and from whom?"
"Is there money available to help me?"
"Where do I go to get help with my wildlife resource problems?"

These are questions frequently asked by Indiana landowners. The answer to these questions can be quite complicated because programs that assist landowners are implemented by a number of public and private organizations. The best place to start for answers to your questions is with your county Cooperative Extension Service Educator. Your county Educator will assist you in contacting the appropriate person and/or agency administering the assistance programs best suited to your needs. The address and phone number for your county's Cooperative Extension Service Office can be found in the telephone directory under County Government Office, or they may be listed in the white pages under the name of your county. You can also call
1-888-EXT-INFO.

NRCS, along with FSA, provides leadership for Farm Bill programs. Contact your local USDA Service Center for more information. They will assist you with determining the eligibility of your land, the development of a conservation plan, and the application process. In addition, they can put you in touch with your District Forester or District Wildlife Biologist. They will provide assistance in developing more detailed management plans and in selecting cost-share and incentive programs that can make wildlife management on your property more attractive and affordable.

• Forestry and Wildlife Management Assistance Available to Indiana Landowners: Providers, Organizations, and Programs (FNR-87) (3.71 MB)