OBR is adopted....

It's unfortunate but we all knew it was coming. I don't think there is anything anyone could have done to change it. Gotta toss a bone or two to certain groups who think opportunity is a state mandated 200+ behind every tree.

I know of 2 archery shops that has not even been offered membership for they're customers from either of the those 2 groups. So it's A SMALL 65%..only the select few are members.

Looks pretty clear as to what/who he was talking about. I'm surprised that Wilk is the one fellow wanting to keep the argument ongoing. Well, not really that surprised. Carry on.

It was clear to me as well .... but not in any way relevant to the 65% that I was talking about.

No arguing here. Figured you would know the difference .... not really surprised that you dont though.

Carry on.

edit: never mind. It really doesnt matter.

Looks like the "everyday" deer hunter got a "SCREW JOB" but I expected as much... It won't make any difference to some people I know.... They NEVER check in their deer anyway...

The "Official Version"..........

Indiana DNR Fish and Wildlife
NRC extends 'one-buck rule' for deer hunting

JASONVILLE —The Indiana Natural Resources Commission on Tuesday approved an indefinite extension of what’s commonly referred to as the “one-buck rule” for deer hunting.

The decision to extend the rule removes the expiration date on a 10-year-old regulation that limits a hunter to taking no more than one antlered deer during the regular archery, firearms and muzzleloader hunting seasons.

The “one-buck rule” was first applied in 2002 for a five-year period. The Commission approved an extension in 2007 with an expiration date of Sept. 1, 2012.

This year, the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife proposed extending the rule indefinitely, stating that limiting deer hunters to only one buck per year is not needed to manage the deer herd. The DNR considers it a social issue, not a biological issue.

In other actions, the NRC:

–Approved the permanent appointment of three assistant property managers: Mike Miller at Ouabache State Park; Matt Wronowicz at Brookville Lake-Whitewater Memorial State Park Complex; and Lynda Ellington at Shakamak State Park.

–Granted nature preserve status to three properties: Elliott Woods in Vigo County; Section Six Flatwoods Addition in Posey County; and Glacial Esker at Chain O’Lakes State Park in Noble County.

–Authorized the Division of State Parks & Reservoirs and State Park Inns to conduct negotiations with a potential vendor for a restaurant and other operations at the Indiana Dunes State Park pavilion.

The Commission gave final approval to the following:

–Amendments that govern aquatic vegetation control permits (312 IAC 9-10-3).

–Amendments that govern entomology and plant pathology (312 IAC 18).

The Commission gave preliminary approval to:

–Amendments to fish and wildlife rules that include clarifying requirements for chasing wild animals with dogs during the hunting season, removing restrictions and handgun license requirements when chasing raccoons, adding the late season for taking lesser snow geese and Ross’s geese, adding the monk parakeet as an exempted species of bird that can be taken at any time, adding the use of bowfishing equipment and crossbows for taking Asian carp and other specified fish on rivers and streams, adding the rayed bean as an endangered species of mussel, and removing application deadlines and other changes to the special disability permit for hunters.

–Amendments to Indiana Administrative Code 312 IAC 9 governing commercial fishing, fishing guide licenses, and establishment of the new roe harvesters and dealers licenses.

–A rule to provide administrative review of testing results and continuing education credits required of individuals obtaining certain permits administered by the DNR.



About Fish and Wildlife Management in Indiana
Fish and wildlife management and public access are funded by fishing and hunting license revenue and also through the Sport Fish and Wildlife Restoration Programs administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.  These programs collect excise taxes on sporting arms and ammunition, archery equipment, fishing equipment, and motor boat fuels. The money is distributed among state fish and wildlife agencies based on land size and the number of licensed anglers and hunters in each state. Find out more information about fish and wildlife management in Indiana at www.in.gov/

I don't think the OBR has had any affect on the herd or buck age, however I don't have a problem with it. With the numbers of doe permits anyone wanting more then one deer has the opportunity to take a doe or two or three

X2 but times and dnr personnel change with the administration changes and we get a gov this year along with that almost always comes DNR changes.About other hunters not checking em in I'm sure it happens but the average hunters have taken the brunt of the OBR since its first year ..

Time will tell how long it lasts. Simply put indefinitely don't mean permanently by any stretch this will be eventually revistited.