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Post by Woody Williams on Aug 22, 2022 11:06:59 GMT -5
Beginning today, Aug. 22, hunters may apply online for our second round of reserved hunts. Note that this year, instead of one application period for all draws, there are several different application windows.
The second window, Aug. 22 – Sept. 23, is for the following opportunities:
- Deer hunts on Fish & Wildlife Areas, private lands via Indiana Private Lands Access (IPLA), State Parks, and Military and National Wildlife Refuges (NWR)
- Waterfowl on Fish & Wildlife Areas
- Game bird hunts on private lands via Indiana Private Lands Access (IPLA) and the November Gamebird Habitat Area (GBA)
For details about the application periods and to apply, visit on.IN.gov/reservedhunt
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Post by welder on Sept 24, 2022 20:44:03 GMT -5
The wait has begun, LOL.
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Post by deadeer on Sept 24, 2022 21:13:03 GMT -5
I have been way more successful than not on park draws. I often wonder if it's from success I've had, and/or willingness to shoot ANY deer that comes by. I've only shot a few bucks over the years, and only one nice one. I give it my best to help and promote the reason park hunts were intended, for herd reduction. But nowadays, it seems like they are over hunting them terribly anymore.
Any thoughts?
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Post by titanium700 on Sept 24, 2022 22:07:23 GMT -5
I agree.
Though I will not pass up an opportunity either
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Post by whitetaildave24 on Sept 24, 2022 22:43:45 GMT -5
I agree. I’ve been hunting brown county for more than twenty years I believe now. I’ve killed deer there, but the last couple times has been tough to even see deer. Don’t see other people killing them either. I am the same though. I’ve killed some bucks in there and one wall hanger, but I shoot the first deer that gives me a good shot. One year shot a doe that came hauling right to my stand. Not knowing she had a really good eight pointer chasing her and another doe. She was the only one I could shoot. Another year shot a doe and spike, knowing there was a big buck on the ridge across from me chasing does and grunting like crazy. I’m there to do a job and that’s what I try to do. We shall see if I get drawn this year. Only bad thing is the drag to get deer out of where I usually hunt. When I killed a doe and my biggest park buck years back it took me about 4 hours I think to drag them out.
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Post by wadwinger22 on Sept 25, 2022 5:11:58 GMT -5
I think I’ve checked three times already lol |
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Post by ukwil on Sept 25, 2022 5:18:08 GMT -5
I agree. I’ve been hunting brown county for more than twenty years I believe now. I’ve killed deer there, but the last couple times has been tough to even see deer. Don’t see other people killing them either. I am the same though. I’ve killed some bucks in there and one wall hanger, but I shoot the first deer that gives me a good shot. One year shot a doe that came hauling right to my stand. Not knowing she had a really good eight pointer chasing her and another doe. She was the only one I could shoot. Another year shot a doe and spike, knowing there was a big buck on the ridge across from me chasing does and grunting like crazy. I’m there to do a job and that’s what I try to do. We shall see if I get drawn this year. Only bad thing is the drag to get deer out of where I usually hunt. When I killed a doe and my biggest park buck years back it took me about 4 hours I think to drag them out. I do the same thing Dave. Last time we hunted Versailles I shot 3 does before 9am on the first day. I've been accused of trophy hunting the parks because I've killed 2 giants. Honest too goodness they were the first and only deer I'd seen that day. |
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Post by BigJLocke on Sept 25, 2022 14:22:56 GMT -5
Do we have a point system? Or is it literally just luck of the draw?
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Post by Ahawkeye on Sept 25, 2022 14:39:08 GMT -5
As far as I know it's luck of the draw. There may be factors that tip the scales in your favor but there's nothing published on such theories.
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Post by greghopper on Sept 25, 2022 15:57:01 GMT -5
As far as I know it's luck of the draw. There may be factors that tip the scales in your favor but there's nothing published on such theories. Hunter’s Ed gives a preference over non HE I do believe on certain Draws. |
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Post by firstwd on Sept 25, 2022 16:37:04 GMT -5
As far as I know it's luck of the draw. There may be factors that tip the scales in your favor but there's nothing published on such theories. Hunter’s Ed gives a preference over non HE I do believe on certain Draws. Not since the the new random draw computer system took over. |
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Post by BigJLocke on Sept 25, 2022 17:44:46 GMT -5
As far as I know it's luck of the draw. There may be factors that tip the scales in your favor but there's nothing published on such theories. Hunter’s Ed gives a preference over non HE I do believe on certain Draws. I hope not. I’ve never been required to take hunters ed in Indiana. Hawaii it was required no matter what. |
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Post by greghopper on Sept 25, 2022 18:02:25 GMT -5
Hunter’s Ed gives a preference over non HE I do believe on certain Draws. Not since the the new random draw computer system took over. Ok… that’s how it should be done. I know it hasn’t always been that way especially on park hunts. |
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Post by whitetaildave24 on Sept 27, 2022 12:31:05 GMT -5
Got selected for both brown county hunts.
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Post by wadwinger22 on Sept 27, 2022 12:35:35 GMT -5
I got selected for both Harmonie hunts! I’m pumped!
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Post by deadeer on Sept 27, 2022 13:04:32 GMT -5
No go for me again at Potato Creek.
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Post by BigJLocke on Sept 27, 2022 13:08:03 GMT -5
I’ve always applied for Fort Ben because it’s in the back yard of the house I grew up in, but I never get selected for it. I DID however get selected for Big Oaks NWF for firearm season. Guess I’ll have to start mapping!
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Post by Huntnfreak on Sept 27, 2022 14:14:14 GMT -5
Got the late hunt at Whitewater.
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Post by brandon170 on Sept 27, 2022 14:14:57 GMT -5
I drew both brown county park hunts as well.
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Post by ukwil on Sept 27, 2022 14:16:45 GMT -5
Blanked on park hunts. Drew big oaks 10/30 and Muskatatuck 12/5
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