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Post by Land Between the Lakes on Aug 30, 2015 16:52:47 GMT -5
I have hunted HNF in Clark County many times. I live 30 miles north of Indy and it takes me exactly 2 hours to get to exit 19 on I 65. You should research that area. Thousands of acres and no hunting pressure except on opening day. I avoid it then. Hoosier National Forest isn't in that county. You may be thinking of a state forest that is in that area.
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Post by Land Between the Lakes on Aug 30, 2015 16:56:23 GMT -5
Watch out for the rattlesnakes and copperheads :-) Come on now, no need to freak me out with talk of snakes!!! Sometimes I think I'd rather be face to face with a grizzly than a snake. But seriously, are there lots of snakes down there? There is a growing population of Timber Rattlsnakes and Copperheads in HNF and in other parts of southern Indiana. I have seen several in Kentucky also where they are common. They blend in very well and most people probably walk right past them and never even know they are there.
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on Aug 30, 2015 18:00:56 GMT -5
Come on now, no need to freak me out with talk of snakes!!! Sometimes I think I'd rather be face to face with a grizzly than a snake. But seriously, are there lots of snakes down there? There is a growing population of Timber Rattlsnakes and Copperheads in HNF and in other parts of southern Indiana. I have seen several in Kentucky also where they are common. They blend in very well and most people probably walk right past them and never even know they are there. I'm confident that I would walk past one without seeing it.
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Post by jimstc on Aug 30, 2015 18:38:37 GMT -5
I have hunted HNF in Clark County many times. I live 30 miles north of Indy and it takes me exactly 2 hours to get to exit 19 on I 65. You should research that area. Thousands of acres and no hunting pressure except on opening day. I avoid it then. Hoosier National Forest isn't in that county. You may be thinking of a state forest that is in that area. Too funny! Always thought it was. What is all the public land there? Is it state forest? I need to google that. Thanks for the knowledge. Never too old to learn.
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Post by jimstc on Aug 30, 2015 18:43:30 GMT -5
I have hunted HNF in Clark County many times. I live 30 miles north of Indy and it takes me exactly 2 hours to get to exit 19 on I 65. You should research that area. Thousands of acres and no hunting pressure except on opening day. I avoid it then. Hoosier National Forest isn't in that county. You may be thinking of a state forest that is in that area. You are absolutely correct. Good thing I never got lost there. Family would be looking for me in the wrong place. HNF counties: www.fs.usda.gov/main/hoosier/about-forest/about-areaMy new knowledge for the day. Thanks
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Post by nfalls116 on Aug 30, 2015 18:44:27 GMT -5
Hoosier National Forest isn't in that county. You may be thinking of a state forest that is in that area. Too funny! Always thought it was. What is all the public land there? Is it state forest? I need to google that. Thanks for the knowledge. Never too old to learn. Jim that's someone's farm you been hunting on
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Post by jimstc on Aug 30, 2015 18:46:52 GMT -5
Too funny! Always thought it was. What is all the public land there? Is it state forest? I need to google that. Thanks for the knowledge. Never too old to learn. Jim that's someone's farm you been hunting on Glad I didn't get shot as a trespasser. Probably deserved it though.
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Post by nfalls116 on Aug 30, 2015 18:50:08 GMT -5
Jim that's someone's farm you been hunting on Glad I didn't get shot as a trespasser. Probably deserved it though. lol
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Post by hoosierhunter34 on Aug 31, 2015 15:02:58 GMT -5
I'm coming from the Indianapolis area, so figured Dream would be closest at a 2 hr drive. Would love to hear some recommended spots on both other areas you had hunted and Dream. Appreciate it! I see there are 3 main parking spots for Dream I think....I will need to park and don't have the ability to get dropped off so will have to hike in from there. Don't mind hiking at least a mile to get away from everyone though. If you're in Indianapolis, I have a boat you can use. I'm in Greenwood. You would be right on the way then I believe. I'm coming from Noblesville. I appreciate the offer. What type of boat is it?
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on Aug 31, 2015 15:07:55 GMT -5
It's a Big Jon boat. I don't have the grass on it right now.
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Post by hoosierhunter34 on Sept 2, 2015 9:50:37 GMT -5
It's a Big Jon boat. I don't have the grass on it right now. Very cool! I'll have to do a little research and figuring out what my plans are....but might have to take you up on the offer! Appreciate it.
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Post by mattbrewer on Sept 2, 2015 14:07:51 GMT -5
Hoosierhunter....I just sent you a PM
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