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Post by buster on Oct 19, 2012 20:19:38 GMT -5
Not long ago, the Nature Conservancy purchased the Gelhausen Property, located in Parke County, Indiana. It was roughly 300 acres of pristine old growth hardwood forest along the Sugar Creek corridor. The DNR Divsion of Forestry 'acquired' the property in hopes of operating a horse camp there and creating more public land for all to enjoy. For several years, only privledged persons with close affilations of DNR upper brass were allowed to hunt it. It was NEVER opened to the public, but was managed by DNR (state) funding. I just learned from VERY credible sources that the state has decided to LEASE Covered Bridge State Forest for deer hunting beginning this 2012 hunting season. The entire 300+ acres and the lodge are available for 6 hunters for 7 days at a time at a cost of $1300. Although the attachment does not mention hunting in bold print, I found it under the amentities tab as a listed activity. Nice to know that our fine folks at the DNR who manage our public lands are NOW LEASING OUR PUBLIC LANDS, and therefore making them unavailable to the rest of us who help funding. www.in.gov/dnr/forestry/7422.htm |
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Post by buster on Oct 19, 2012 20:23:04 GMT -5
Those interested in a fine whitetail hunt, or those with questions, comments, or concerns should contact: Covered Bridge State Forest 6762 North County Road 150 West Bloomingdale, In 47832 greenesf@dnr.in.gov (812) 684-2810 Availability and reservations: After Aug. 8, 2012, reserve online at www.camp.in.gov/ and enter park name “Covered Bridge Retreat” or call (866) 622-6746. Property management: Greene Sullivan State Forest at greenesf@dnr.in.gov or (812) 648-2810 |
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Post by firstwd on Oct 20, 2012 4:25:32 GMT -5
I'm leaving for a college visit at ISU with my son so do not have time to dig, but how has this happened without it getting out before now. Can you computer digging guys see what you can uncover? There is no reason for this kind of activity.
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Post by frameless on Oct 20, 2012 8:47:44 GMT -5
I dunno, you can see this how you want, but this kind of makes sense to me. By looking at the link, this is more of a group rental property (scouts, churches, family reunions, etc). Group recreation seems to be the emphasis. It's also a relatively small property compared to other state forests where open hunting is allowed. Not sure I'd want to rent the property for my daughters scout chapter knowing open hunting could be happening anywhere at any time. At least this way, they are not excluding hunting all together (which I'm guessing they could), you just have to rent the facility like anyone else. This way there are no conflicts. There are similar group rental facilities all over the state, they just don't allow hunting (that I know of).
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Post by esshup on Oct 20, 2012 11:36:28 GMT -5
I looked, it's rented out. The lodge and equestrian portions are still available.
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Post by woodswalker56 on Oct 21, 2012 8:31:37 GMT -5
You have been able to rent a cabin for years on DNR property, but now they are leasing hunting rights? Not a good path for DNR to go down.
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Post by ridgerunner on Oct 21, 2012 8:47:39 GMT -5
Good deal..for those guys married. no it's not a place to take your girlfriends.
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