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Post by royalcoachman on Oct 3, 2009 18:11:39 GMT -5
My parents have moved to NE Hamilton County and are now residing on 8 acres. They live in the middle of the woods with a creek running through back of property. There is a soybean field on one side of property, corn behind it, and more woods to the west. My question focuses on whether anyone on this message board is familiar with areas in NE HC. Specifically, if anyone on this board resides here...I'd like to meet someone close to my parents who may allow me to hunt their property...thoughts? PM me if you live near.
Also anyone ever set up a stand overlooking a creek? I'm a new hunter and curious to know if hunting a creek is a good idea or not.
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Post by bsutravis on Oct 3, 2009 19:19:34 GMT -5
Creeks are always great places to catch a big buck slipping through. Try to concentrate on the thick stuff, trying to position your stand so you can catch him in an area he feels comfy in. Always pay attention to your wind and don't go hunting the spot if the winds aren't right. Find yourself some options so you don't force yourself to hunt a place even when you shouldn't.
Good luck and welcome to the site.
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Post by duff on Oct 3, 2009 19:37:15 GMT -5
I grew up right on the county line of Madison/Hamilton just north of Perkinsville and South of Elwood but moved a few year back. I used to hunt a spot almost identical to your parents close along Duck Creek. Saw some brutes back then. Good luck sounds like you have a nice honey hole there.
Creeks in that area are critical to the deer as that is about the only good habitat available.
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Post by vectrix on Oct 4, 2009 18:15:26 GMT -5
What area, I live in Hamilton but north west?
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Post by jkd on Oct 5, 2009 17:16:06 GMT -5
I'm not far from Cicero Creek NE of Arcadia, and relative to your setup, if the creek is deep enough, look for a sandbar or shallow spot and see if you can find a trail where the deer are crossing. Even though deer can swim if pushed, they will usually only cross shallow sections, hence the creek forms a sort of bottleneck or funnel that you can utilize to set your stand or ground blind. Then the only issue is whether the wind is right relative to your setup on a given day.
An 8 acre woods with a creek and corn around it sounds like a good spot to hunt on your own property, as pocket woods in Hamilton County are where the deer are going to bed and feed, acorns or honey locust pods, and it's just a matter of scouting the property and getting familiar with it to find a good setup.
If you need help scouting or getting a stand set up, let me know and I'd be happy to come over and help you find a spot. Also, the Hamilton County government website has a GIS system available where you can get aerial maps on-line which will help you determine a good location to possibly set a stand.
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Post by royalcoachman on Oct 5, 2009 17:36:16 GMT -5
That's great information. Thanks for the help...I'm new to deer hunting and have never even hunted with a bow (I bought one this year). What if I shoot a deer on my property and it runs onto the adjacent landowners property? May I retrieve the deer or is it best to ask permission before trespassing?
I am certain the answer is no, but if the creek is the property line, what is the rule for shooting a deer walking down the middle of the creek? What if the deer is on the adjacent landowner's property? I've seen TONS of tracks in the woods indicating deer use it to pass through and even more tracks down by the creek. My parents saw two does and a fawn last night in the creek. Haven't seen a buck yet...dunno if he's hiding or hanging back away from the does...All I know is that I'm friggen pumped to get out this weekend.
JKD, if I don't see any deer this weekend I may PM you to see if you could give me a hand with set up. Thanks for your willingness to help. Much appreciated.
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Post by jkd on Oct 5, 2009 18:20:02 GMT -5
Yes, you need to get permission from the adjacent landowner before recovering a deer, and it would best to make that contact before you get one down. Might be good to get your mom or dad to go with you when you meet the landowner. Be sure to make clear that you're not asking permission to hunt their ground, but only to retrieve a deer shot on your side that may run onto their property. Ask if they want to be contacted if retrieval is necessary, as they may want to have you access the property from a certain spot and so forth. See page 6 of the hunting guide in the "Trespassing" section... www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/files/fw-hg_generalinfo.pdfIf you can't get permission, you might ask one of our local CO's to talk to the landowner prior to your hunt. I would think midpoint of the creek would be the dividing line if it indeed is the property line. The GIS system I mentioned will show you the plat lines and I would sure check that out before assuming anything. It may turn out that creek meanders back and forth across the plat line. You definitely CANNOT SHOOT a deer on the adjacent property owner's land, without permission, and it is my understanding that you CANNOT shoot across or into a body of water for deer hunting. Setup downwind of the trail about 15-20 yards, with the creek behind you if that's possible, and take your shot with the idea of keeping them on your side. Bends in the creek may make it possible to hunt different sections of it with varying wind directions. This site is usually right on the money for winds and weather in our area... www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/city.html?n=105Get a copy of the hunting guide and read it completely, then read it again... committ the deer section to memory, and if you're hunting alone, be sure and let your parents or someone know where you're going to hunt and when you're going to return. Aerial maps are a good thing here... cell phone or radio for checking in periodically... Good luck and don't hesitate to give me a shout... |
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Post by stevo61 on Oct 7, 2009 7:50:47 GMT -5
I hunt NE hamilton county have took alot of deer in that area. I hunt north of the elk farm. If you need some help sometime would be glad to help out anyway i can.
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