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Post by featherduster on Jan 23, 2020 16:07:02 GMT -5
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Post by medic22 on Jan 23, 2020 16:31:45 GMT -5
All I see is a bunch of crying.
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Post by michaelc on Jan 23, 2020 17:20:43 GMT -5
Yep I feel the same way medic22. I wish ours was extended about 2 more weeks but I'd take 10 more days anyway.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2020 18:23:55 GMT -5
Yep I feel the same way medic22. I wish ours was extended about 2 more weeks but I'd take 10 more days anyway. I don`t know...the deer in Indiana get pushed from October 1 through early January, and that`s not even counting the reduction areas. I think the pressure on the herd is more than adequate.
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Post by ukwil on Jan 23, 2020 19:02:20 GMT -5
And it's still less pressured than over here in Ohio. After their 7 day gun week the deer are so skittish it isnt funny. That's due to guys feeling they "have" to fill tags because gun season is so short. They start doing deer drives usually on Tuesday and continue until Sunday. Really hammer the deer. I love Indianas season structure.
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Post by medic22 on Jan 23, 2020 19:36:25 GMT -5
Indianas season are just fine. No changes needed.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2020 20:27:36 GMT -5
Ohio is just 1 week. Monday to Sunday.
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Post by michaelc on Jan 23, 2020 22:13:06 GMT -5
Yep I feel the same way medic22. I wish ours was extended about 2 more weeks but I'd take 10 more days anyway. I don`t know...the deer in Indiana get pushed from October 1 through early January, and that`s not even counting the reduction areas. I think the pressure on the herd is more than adequate. Yes, but the extra time would help some of us, who don't have reduction zone availability, fill the freezer.
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Post by michaelc on Jan 23, 2020 22:17:54 GMT -5
Ohio is just 1 week. Monday to Sunday. Dang that is short. I reckon in some ways we are blessed.
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Post by medic22 on Jan 23, 2020 22:32:05 GMT -5
I don`t know...the deer in Indiana get pushed from October 1 through early January, and that`s not even counting the reduction areas. I think the pressure on the herd is more than adequate. Yes, but the extra time would help some of us, who don't have reduction zone availability, fill the freezer. Its not about us. Its about maintaining a balanced, healthy herd.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2020 22:38:50 GMT -5
Yes, but the extra time would help some of us, who don't have reduction zone availability, fill the freezer. Its not about us. Its about maintaining a balanced, healthy herd. That, and, if three plus months isn't enough time, what is? The deer herd here gets pressured hard.
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Post by esshup on Jan 23, 2020 23:08:28 GMT -5
Look at Illinois gun season.........
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2020 23:42:20 GMT -5
Look at Illinois gun season......... Exactly. And of course, I'll catch the wrath of the trophy guys, but their ridiculously short gun season is aimed at making the trophy guys and outfitters happy.
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Post by beermaker on Jan 24, 2020 5:40:43 GMT -5
I agree that the IN season structure is just fine, EXCEPT for the youth season. What would it hurt to push it back 2-3 weeks so that it's not so darn hot? Oh, I know, the die-hard bow hunters are going to get their collective panties in a wad because they think it will screw up their hunting. In my opinion, that's plain selfish and not being a very good steward of the sport.
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Post by lawrencecountyhunter on Jan 24, 2020 7:11:42 GMT -5
I agree that the IN season structure is just fine, EXCEPT for the youth season. What would it hurt to push it back 2-3 weeks so that it's not so darn hot? Oh, I know, the die-hard bow hunters are going to get their collective panties in a wad because they think it will screw up their hunting. In my opinion, that's plain selfish and not being a very good steward of the sport. I'd be fine with adding another youth weekend or 2 in there at the end of October or early November, before regular firearms, concurrent with archery season. But to just move the one single weekend would be a net loss in youth hunting opportunity. I'd hate to see that September weekend taken away, even if weather is not always ideal. Kids can hunt October-January already, just like everybody else. The thing that rubs me wrong is guys who think they have to have a special youth season to let their kids hunt, because they're afraid of losing an opportunity for themselves during the regular season. I like what Kansas does.. Kids get a week in early September, prior to any other deer seasons. Weather is hot, but bucks are still pretty active during daylight hours, and a week gives a lot of opportunity to fill a tag.
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Post by michaelc on Jan 24, 2020 7:40:33 GMT -5
Yes, deer herd management is VERY important and it DOES need to be balanced. So with that being said, am I doing something wrong or are my eyes not seeing something that they should be?
I'm not try to sound like a smart butt, so please don't think that. I'm just trying to figure out how to manage deer when I can't hardly find them where I'm able to hunt.
Leasing ground isn't an option for me as I'm the sole provider for my household, so public ground is my only option. I've tried the scouting deal, but when and where do you start when the weekend's are the only time available?
I joined this forum to learn and grow as an outdoorsman and maybe by some chance I could help others along the way.
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Post by michaelc on Jan 24, 2020 7:48:50 GMT -5
Yes, but the extra time would help some of us, who don't have reduction zone availability, fill the freezer. Its not about us. Its about maintaining a balanced, healthy herd. No disrespect, but it is about us. Without hunters, what would the deer population be like? That's why we have deer season and for some, the ability to purchase extra tags to make it balanced.
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Post by medic22 on Jan 24, 2020 8:01:33 GMT -5
Its not about us. Its about maintaining a balanced, healthy herd. No disrespect, but it is about us. Without hunters, what would the deer population be like? That's why we have deer season and for some, the ability to purchase extra tags to make it balanced. Youre missing my point. The seasons are designed around management of a healthy deer population as the goal. Hunters are just a means to reach that goal. Extending gun season a week would have some negative effects, especially for someone wanting to see more deer. Since IDNR has basically hit their maintenance number, that would be a pretty big hit if you start compounding those numbers over a few years.
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Post by greghopper on Jan 24, 2020 8:03:35 GMT -5
If your hunting and not seeing deer then most likely your area DON’T need MORE Hunting!
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Post by greypoupon on Jan 24, 2020 9:06:22 GMT -5
If your hunting and not seeing deer then most likely your area DON’T need MORE Hunting! This! A longer gun season means even more deer get taken in your area, which means even less are around. Compound that for a few years and you wont see a thing
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