Willow Slough Fish and Wildlife Area
Willow Slough Fish and Wildlife Area is an area in Newton County, Indiana dedicated to providing hunting and fishing opportunities while maintaining , 1,800 of which are open water, marshes, and flooded crop land. History Willow Slough began with the purchase of of land in 1949. Further purchasing continued to bring the total size of the park to . J.C. Murphey Lake, the park reservoir, was completed in 1951. Most parts of Willow Slough were once formerly grazed, hayed, and cultivated. A railroad also ran through the property at one time, and portions of an old train station can still be found in the area. It was also a mob dumping place for bodies in the 1920s-1980s. In 1986 the bodies of Chicago Outfit mobsters Anthony and Michael Spilotro were discovered in the preserve, events later depicted in the film Casino. Rules and regulations Besides the state fish and wildlife laws, the property is governed by posted regulations licensed by the Department of Natural Resources. The following regulations are listed below: Any violating of the regulations may cause forfeiting for your hunting, fishing, or visiting privileges. Must obtain a permit in order to hunt or fish. Night and predator hunting