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Post by cambygsp on Oct 11, 2005 6:28:16 GMT -5
Can everyone please share any information that you may have on one or several of the public properties in the state?
I was looking at one of those Indiana maps that are distributed by "Enjoy Indiana". There is a whole bunch of tucked away public places that you hardly ever hear anything about.
I think most folks are aware of the Deam Wilderness Area of HNF, but what about some of these places.
Clark State Forest
Hoosier National Forest (South of Paoli off Ind. 37)
Hovey Lake F & W Area
Glendale F & W Area
Hardy Lake State Rec. Area
Brush Creek F & W Area
Martin State Forest
Pike State Forest
Patoka State F & W Area
(not to be confused with the Potaka Res. Area)
Ferdinand State Forest
If you have any info on any of these places, please share it. If you know of other lesser known places, please share that info also.
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Post by mbogo on Oct 12, 2005 6:29:46 GMT -5
I hunt the HNF but not in any of the areas you mentioned. I can perhaps give some very general advice. First be absolutely certain of the boundaries of public land. Second, much of the public land is not heavily hunted in early or late archery and muzzleloader season. During firearms season you just have to find an out of the way place that everyone else overlooks.
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Post by cambygsp on Oct 12, 2005 6:45:28 GMT -5
I was thinking more along the lines of those that are close to these places or have hunted them to share some info about them here....kind of a "service".
If you have knowlege of public access parking, how to get to the place, if it is "mixed use" like mountian bikes and hunting, deer populations, turkey population,.
Really, just anything you could share on any of the lesser known, tucked away places that someone who is cruising this site might find helpfull.
Most of us "regulars" on here already have our spots locked up, but as the gun season gets closer, there will be more folks searching the I-net and stopping by here for a look. If they pick up on USEFULL information, it may encourage them to go ahead and register, and become a contributor!
Just an idea.
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Post by grappledad on Oct 12, 2005 6:50:02 GMT -5
Here in Monroe county there are pockets of state ground that the CO's don't even know about. Go to the county seat and get a plat map it shows number of acres, location, and who pays the taxes. I found a little chunk that is land locked except for a 60 foot access, it's about 60 acres and there may be 3 or 4 others that hunt it. Its worth the time and effort to find these places.
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Post by Woody Williams on Oct 12, 2005 8:38:37 GMT -5
I went by Area 5 of Sugar Ridge yesterday and that portion is getting one or two bowhunters a day tops..
I've kill a number of deer at that location..
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Post by 10point on Oct 12, 2005 12:14:04 GMT -5
Camby,
You are to be commended for what you are trying to do.
Maybe I am selfish but if I had a public spot I sure wouldn't be telling everyone here on the world wide web.
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Post by raporter1 on Oct 12, 2005 13:57:47 GMT -5
I went by Area 5 of Sugar Ridge yesterday and that portion is getting one or two bowhunters a day tops.. I've kill a number of deer at that location.. Now Woody you know there aren't any deer at Sugar Ridge, no bluegills either.  |
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Post by cambygsp on Oct 12, 2005 15:30:39 GMT -5
10 Point
Someone could possibly have information and knowlege, if they live in the area, and not even hunt the property.
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Post by cambygsp on Oct 12, 2005 15:33:31 GMT -5
www.fs.fed.us/r9/hoosier/recreation/youngs_creek.htmYoungs Creek Trail Multi-Use Facilities and Free Camping A primitive campground with pit toilets, hitching racks, and a picnic shelter is available. The campground is designed for horse camping, however, any National Forest visitor is welcome to camp. **There is no use fee at this site.** From Hwy 37 to the Campground and northern trailhead: From Hwy 37 turn onto County Road 250 S. and proceed 0.9 miles to brown FS sign, turn left onto 50W and follow to horse camp 1.2 miles, camp is on the left side of road. After clicking the link, scroll to the bottom of the page to view a topo map of the area. Looks like the green shaded areas are HNF preoperty. This area looks to be a broken up tract of HNF land.
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Post by cambygsp on Oct 12, 2005 19:07:18 GMT -5
www.fs.fed.us/r9/hoosier/recreation/springs_valley_lake_trail.htmSprings Valley Trail From Hwy 37: From Hwy 37, south of Paoli turn right on Unionville Road, proceed for 1 mile, turn right at brown FS sign onto County Road 150 S. and proceed 1.1 miles to stop sign and turn left onto County Road 225 W, proceed 2.1 miles to brown FS sign and bear left onto County Road 325 W for 4.9 miles to Springs Valley Trailhead on right side of road. Another topo map is included in the above link.
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Post by cambygsp on Oct 12, 2005 19:11:36 GMT -5
www.fs.fed.us/r9/hoosier/recreation/shirley_creek.htmShirley Creek Trail From Bloomington: Take State Road 37 south approximately 25 miles to US 50 just south of Bedford. Take US Highway 50 west 9.6 miles to the intersection of Highways 50 and 60. Continue going west on Highway 50, 0.1 miles to the first county road on the left. Turn left on this county road and immediately cross some railroad tracks. Drive 0.9 to County Road 825 West; turn right. Drive 3.4 miles to the split in the road. Take the left split (CR 810 north) and pass Bonds Chapel and a cemetery on the right. Drive 1.3 miles to CR 775. Turn right on CR 775 and drive 1.2 miles to the "Shirley Creek Trailhead" sign on the left. Turn left into the property and follow the road to the campgrounds. From downtown Orleans: Go south on IN 37/Maple Street from IN 337/Washington for 2 blocks. Turn west onto Vincennes Street. This road changes to CR 700N outside the Orleans town limits, then to a variety of different numbers as it winds through the countryside. Stay on this road then about 10 miles west of town, you'll come to CR 775W; turn left. (This intersection is Hindostan, or Hindustan, and appears on some old maps) There's a Forest Service sign for Shirley Creek here. It's just over 1 mile to the gravel road to the horse camp. Turn left onto this road. Go to the end and park in the horse camp. The trail leaves from that parking loop To view a Free Topo Map: www.fs.fed.us/r9/hoosier/images/maps/trail_maps/shirley%20creek%20photo.jpg
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Post by cambygsp on Oct 13, 2005 6:35:23 GMT -5
I went by Area 5 of Sugar Ridge yesterday and that portion is getting one or two bowhunters a day tops.. I've kill a number of deer at that location.. Woody, Where is this located and how do you get there? |
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