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Post by jackc99 on Oct 16, 2008 17:08:47 GMT -5
In brief talks with representatives of the trapping community there are 2 proposals I would like to see happen:
1. Youth Trapping license at a reduced rate much like the Youth hunting license.
2. Allow trappers greater access to state properties to help control predator populations.
I'm not a trapper myself but I do see the benefits that trapping can supply for other game species by keeping the predators under control. Hopefully when IDNR asks for suggestions later this month I can get these ideas submitted and hopefully enacted by IDNR. I know the new license will take an act of legislation but I think with the right legislator we can get it done if not in this session then the next one.
Jack
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Post by jackc99 on Oct 17, 2008 8:32:45 GMT -5
I just picked up this comment from the last summer study meeting that I could not attend:
John Davis stated that DNR will have some clean-up legislation this year on a few smaller
matters (e.g. youth trapping). They may not have their proposals complete by the time the
Committee finishes their business, but they wanted the Committee to know there will be a
bill this Session.
Jack
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Post by lonniephillips on Oct 18, 2008 17:52:09 GMT -5
Gald to hear this
I brought this up to the DNR quit a while back
Thanks for posting Jack
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Post by bsutravis on Oct 19, 2008 2:03:03 GMT -5
Both proposals would be very welcome!
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Post by sgtwal on Nov 12, 2008 20:12:50 GMT -5
The hold up on predator trapping on State properties is, andwill be, the dog issue. They don't want traps above the water line because of all the dogs the hunters use.
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Post by lonniephillips on Nov 13, 2008 7:48:14 GMT -5
Blah blah blah same old story
same reason the coon hunting season starts 1 week before coon trapping
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Post by Decatur on Nov 13, 2008 10:36:51 GMT -5
That always cracks me up that coon trapping comes in a week later than coon hunting. First of all, there are already traps above the waterline due to canine trapping. Secondly, traps for coon are more likely to be underwater anyways. And last but not least, it's not like coon hunters stop hunting because trapping season starts! If they were really worried about their dogs getting caught in traps they would, A. Not run their dogs at all, or B. Stop running them once coon trapping came in! It just an old outdated rule caused by successful lobbying by the coon hunters, and needs to be changed!
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Post by tickman1961 on Nov 13, 2008 16:29:32 GMT -5
The hold up on predator trapping on State properties is, andwill be, the dog issue. They don't want traps above the water line because of all the dogs the hunters use. Decatur is right, makes no sense, considering traps for fox, coyote and striped skunk are already out...... |
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Post by sgtwal on Dec 3, 2008 13:37:59 GMT -5
>>Decatur is right, makes no sense, considering traps for fox, coyote and striped skunk are already out......<<
Pay attention folks. THERE ARE NO TRAPS ON INDIANA STATE LAND ABOVE THE WATER LINE. That's the rule. They let hunters hunt birds, and other game with dogs and don't want the hassle. That traps are out else where doesn't count. We're talking STATE ground here.
The raccoon hunters got a head start because they had a bag limit and trappers don't. We can move up the trapping start date if you will accept a 5 coon a day limit like the hunters had.
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Post by Decatur on Dec 3, 2008 20:32:46 GMT -5
>>Decatur is right, makes no sense, considering traps for fox, coyote and striped skunk are already out......<< The raccoon hunters got a head start because they had a bag limit and trappers don't. , there is no bag limit on coon for hunters either! 2008-2009 Indiana Hunting Seasons Furbearers Hunting Dates LimitRed and Gray Fox Oct. 15, 2008 - Feb. 28, 2009 No limit Coyote, Striped Skunk Oct. 15, 2008 - March 15, 2009 No limit Raccoon and Opossum Nov. 8, 2008 - Jan. 31, 2009 No limit Dog Running (Raccoon, Opossum) Feb. 15, 2008 - Oct. 14, 2008 No limit From IDNR web site |
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Post by sgtwal on Dec 4, 2008 12:47:02 GMT -5
Look back a few years. The limit was 2 a night for a long time then raised to 5 and just dropped a few years back. Granted it changed, but darn little else has, and very little for the good.
Want things changed drop Ms. Petterchief a letter over at DNR. She loves to rewrite rules.
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Post by lonniephillips on Dec 4, 2008 22:01:34 GMT -5
Look back a few years. The limit was 2 a night for a long time then raised to 5 and just dropped a few years back. Granted it changed, but darn little else has, and very little for the good. Want things changed drop Ms. Petterchief a letter over at DNR. She loves to rewrite rules. I was coon hunting in the mid 70's until now and I never remember having a bag limit on coons I don't ever recall having a bag limit on coon EVER so answer me this, why do trapper have to "PAY" a fee to trap state land and hunter do not? We are harvesting the same game |
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Post by Decatur on Dec 5, 2008 2:49:52 GMT -5
I don't coon hunt, but know a lot of people who do. I have never heard of a bag limit on coon, period.
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Post by critterkiller81 on Jan 2, 2009 9:42:15 GMT -5
Well, I don't mean to be rude. But I know for a fact there is no bag limit on hunting them. Never has been as long as I have been hunting them. As far as trapping, well thats another story. I do not trap.
Tim
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Post by 76chevy on Jan 2, 2009 9:57:05 GMT -5
I trapped a FWA this year and had to keep all traps below water line, it was a real pain... The hold up on predator trapping on State properties is, andwill be, the dog issue. They don't want traps above the water line because of all the dogs the hunters use. |
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Post by 76chevy on Jan 2, 2009 9:58:26 GMT -5
no bag limit fer trappers either, you can catch as many as you want... ;D Well, I don't mean to be rude. But I know for a fact there is no bag limit on hunting them. Never has been as long as I have been hunting them. As far as trapping, well thats another story. I do not trap. Tim |
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