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Post by thebellcompany on Oct 11, 2017 22:28:28 GMT -5
I carry because I’m scared of the coyotes. They give me the creeps. I’ve never used that handgun yet but it makes me feel better to have it.
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Post by thebellcompany on Oct 11, 2017 21:22:21 GMT -5
Just received this in an email: Important corrections to Indiana Hunting & Trapping Guide Indiana deer and waterfowl hunters need to be aware of two important changes in the print version of the 2017-2018 Hunting & Trapping Guide. Due to recent legislation passed this year by the Indiana General Assembly, hunters can no longer use rifles when hunting deer on public land. “Public land” includes both state and federal property. Before the change, the use of rifles on public land had been legal. It remains legal to use a muzzleloader, shotgun or handgun when hunting deer on public land in accordance with deer hunting regulations. The waterfowl correction is that the daily bag limit for black ducks is two. The printed Hunting and Trapping Guide mistakenly states the bag limit as one. The online Indiana Hunting & Trapping Guide has been updated with these corrections. You can view the updated guide at wildlife.IN.gov/2343.htm For more information on rifle requirements for deer hunting on private land, visit wildlife.IN.gov/7389.htm and click on “Equipment.” For up to date information on waterfowl seasons, visit: wildlife.IN.gov/3569.htm Buy your license | Where to hunt | Hunting guide | Fishing Guide Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram YouTube Link Sign up for email updates Bookmark and Share Manage Email Settings | One-Click Unsubscribe | Help | Contact Us This email was sent to whitetaildave24@yahoo.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Indiana Department of Natural Resources · 402 West Washington Street · Indianapolis, IN 46204 · (317) 232-4200 GovDelivery logo So I should start considering a youth .410 and hold off on on buying my son a .44 mag youth rifle? I’d get him a .300 aac pistol he’ll love it
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Post by thebellcompany on Oct 9, 2017 13:54:12 GMT -5
Another thing I’m doing new this year is setting out a cheap trail cam and move it from place to place so it isn’t found by sticky fingers. But the cam photos will inform you if there’s movement near a location you’re considering hunting
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Post by thebellcompany on Oct 9, 2017 7:04:20 GMT -5
Public land it’s important to know what’s around you and be willing to move to a better stand location when things change. Just last night I walked into a spot I thought would be golden but learned there were 3 new stands in that area. Also your pre-season deer will move elsewhere when the season starts so you have to find out where they moved to and learn their travel patterns. My advice,try a bunch of different stand spots. You may look for some big oaks they’re dropping heavy near me.
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Post by thebellcompany on Oct 8, 2017 15:41:37 GMT -5
My wife and I just bought our 1st house that sits on just over 19 acres. It's an old farm house that sits right on the road. I'm guessing that we have about 10 acres of woods and about 5 acres of field that is grass and blackberries. I'm very blessed in what we have and thank God for it. Congrats. That’s my dream some day. Same scenario
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Post by thebellcompany on Oct 7, 2017 6:38:25 GMT -5
In response to JS2397: Right, however Greg listed Indiana Code. So that is what law enforcement would go by. I plan to call DNR for more info, but that will be AFTER I get out of the hunting woods this morning! 😊
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Post by thebellcompany on Oct 7, 2017 6:22:10 GMT -5
Right. You can’t have more than 10 rounds while hunting with a rifle
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Post by thebellcompany on Oct 7, 2017 6:18:03 GMT -5
One thing I’d like to point out is there is a distinguished difference between centerpoint rifles using a pistol chambering and high power rifles using .243 or larger. In some context the DNR needs to clarify the differences, because I think what we’re reading is “no rifles allowed” however I believe they imply “no HPR’s allowed” in the hunting guide it has them listed separately.
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Post by thebellcompany on Oct 7, 2017 6:13:03 GMT -5
www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/7389.htmIt's true. Click "Equipment", then read the second question under that section. The new HPR law accidentally prohibited PCR's on public land. I could see how that could generate some confusion because the wording states “all rifle calibers are no longer allowed on public land even though the DNR allowed them for years” However.. that wouldn’t hold up because the hunting regulations clearly define legal cartridges for public land hunting. So I would not use the “frequently asked questions section” as a rule or law. The hunting regulations guide is the “Bible” in hunting for everyone including CO’s. It wouldn’t hurt for someone if they wanted to take this a step further and call the dnr.
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Post by thebellcompany on Oct 7, 2017 4:51:52 GMT -5
I just read the hunting regulations. Looks same as last year. The only change I saw was the use of HPR on private land only.
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Post by thebellcompany on Oct 4, 2017 10:37:32 GMT -5
The cam on my ratchet strap failed, caused my stand to come loose and fell to the ground 2 days ago with me in it. I was very thankful for my harness in that moment. On a side note.. wearing a harness and loving your family? Cmon Tyler, that’s a poor analogy and borderline inflammatory. But that’s just my 2 cents. Just trying to help.
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Post by thebellcompany on Oct 4, 2017 9:52:35 GMT -5
FYI the hunter orange requirements are in reference to your blind not the person inside. I wanted to clarify that. There are other regulations in reference to a hunters apparel. The two are distinctly separate. And without the orange on the outside of your blind clearly visible you would be subject to a fine. “Or just ignore it” (chuckling)
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Post by thebellcompany on Oct 4, 2017 8:19:31 GMT -5
“An occupied ground blind must display hunter orange of at least 144 square inches on each side so that it is visible from any direction while deer hunting” — so.. the hunter orange needs to be on the outside of the ground blind. Not worn inside by the hunter. “Hunter orange is required only on ground blinds constructed of manmade or synthetic materials and placed on or within 4 feet of the ground that conceal a hunter so the hunter orange is visible from one or more directions” — so if you’re blind is constructed of any materials inside or out other than trees, leaves or sticks, the orange applies. Simple. The hunter orange is only required during certain seasons mostly involving firearms. The CO I spoke to said if you plan to hunt from your home it is considered your blind so legally you should put up orange. However unless something crazy happens this year involving an investigation I don’t see the DNR enforcing that law. So far as the 4’ elevation rule, legally the blind would have to be completely off the ground 4’ so unless your blind/house has 4’ of crawling space under it, it is theoretically not legal. As always splitting hairs. Who cares right? But legal is legal. On this site I only suggest doing what is legal, to my friends I may suggest or even myself do otherwise like the hunting from your home thing. Is it that big a deal? Only if the DNR ever enforced it. Thanks and keep hunting!
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Post by thebellcompany on Sept 30, 2017 7:29:16 GMT -5
If you could only pick one. Which would you pick without looking at or scouting? My feelings are if you have a piece you haven’t been to yet or scouted you may have better luck there. If so sneak in to hang a stand and sneak out, good luck!
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Post by thebellcompany on Sept 28, 2017 15:32:29 GMT -5
Funny, I have read lots of thing but no one said gun or bow To me those are the MOSE essential. You can get buy with out the rest but not them . Nobody mentioned fingers and toes either. Must not be necessary
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Post by thebellcompany on Sept 28, 2017 6:03:43 GMT -5
Here’s my thinking: field edges are a night stand only. I hunt an edge where the wind needs to be a SW wind and the deer will come east straight to me. So the deer, coming to the food at night will come straight to me and not smell me. I hunt public land also, and the food is the best place to hunt at night, the morning I sneak into another stand in a lightly wooded transition zone between the field and their bedding so I don’t cross a field and spook anything still feeding.
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Post by thebellcompany on Sept 27, 2017 19:13:36 GMT -5
Well, in theory corn is a grass plant. Have you tried Arrest max? That’s an idea.
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Post by thebellcompany on Sept 26, 2017 21:22:11 GMT -5
I like to hunt light. Here’s my list of things I take hunting in my waist pack. 1. Ball cap, gloves, warm hat, face mask (worn in) 2. Knife (on my belt) 3. Headlamp (on my hat) 4. Batteries 5. Lighter 6. Duct tape 7. Para cord 8. Trail cam (if setting up new stand) 9. Hooks for hanging gear 10. Zip ties 11. grunt and doe bleat can 12. Nitrile gloves 13. Wet wipes 14. Zip loc bag. 15. Knife sharpener 16. Range finder 17. Power stick phone charger 18. Water bottle 19. Compass 20. Ear plugs 21. Quick release 22. SIM card reader What did I miss? Other items you might bring: -binoculars -thermocell -sandwich/apple/granola bar for a long sit.
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Post by thebellcompany on Sept 25, 2017 22:23:15 GMT -5
I had an idea. I hunt public land at Rousch Lake FWA because it’s close to home for me (Fort Wayne) I was thinking if anybody wanted to hunt here I could show you some areas to hunt and the lay of the land. And if you’re hunting private land in north eastern Indian maybe let me come hunt sometime.
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Post by thebellcompany on Sept 23, 2017 22:05:41 GMT -5
This is new information for me thought I’d pass it on to my fellow hunters shooting their hunting bows right now. youtu.be/pUpWtEPniWQ
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