Turn In a Poacher or Polluter
Protect Indiana wildlife
If you hear gunshots late at night, find a baited area while hunting, observe wildlife parts discarded in a field or see someone illegally running nets in the river, call the TIP Hotline at 1-800-TIPIDNR or fill out a complaint online. Even the smallest piece of information could be the missing link that leads to the arrest of poachers who are abusing a sport or recreation resource.
The Turn in a Poacher or Polluter Program is a joint effort between the sportsmen and sportswomen of Indiana, concerned citizens and the Department of Natural 
Resources. The goal is to provide a quick and easy way to report poachers and polluters.
Poachers are thieves who steal from honest Hoosier sportsmen and sportswomen or outdoor enthusiasts. Poaching is the illegal killing, possession or destruction of habitat of Indiana’s fish, game or non-game wildlife.
It’s quick and simple to report a violation. All information is held in strict confidence. The complaint can be anonymous.
Fill out a complaint.About the program
The Turn in a Poacher or Polluter Program rewards up to $200 for information leading to the arrest of fish and wildlife violators or polluters. All rewards are paid by TIP Inc., a not for profit organization comprised of Indiana sporting groups. TIP Inc. is the 501 (C) 3 organization that funds program operation and oversees the reward payments. Part of the funding effort includes the annual TIP Fundraising Banquet.
To generate funds for the Turn in a Poacher or Polluter program, TIP Inc. holds an annual TIP Fund Rising Banquet. This year's banquet was held on March 28th, 2009 at Grace College, located near Warsaw, Indiana. Over 328 sportsmen and sportswomen attended the banquet generating approximately $19,000 in funding. Included are some the big winners of the evening.
Shawn Solner of Michigan City
Miranda Zellmer of Warsaw
George Pape of Huntington
Debbie Evano of Hobart
