Deam Lake Area?

I have been perusing the maps for some public hunting ground that is within a reasonable distance from New Albany. Has anyone hunted the Deam Lake area much? I am only interested in archery and maybe muzzleloader seasons, I have a happy home for modern gun.

Is there much pressure?

Can one leave a locked climber there without fear of it being stolen?  I have left a climber unlocked in some public areas for an entire season, while my friend has had two locked ones stolen near Henryville.

Thanks for any useful information.