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Post by meatcleaver on Jan 14, 2009 2:12:37 GMT -5
Im a Georgia resident that's thinking about deer hunting in Indiana next year. Where in the state is the best chance to kill a 130 class or better? Any comments would be appreciated.
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Post by Decatur on Jan 14, 2009 7:10:21 GMT -5
Illinois. ;d I would try to do some research with the Hoosier Record Buck Program. It can be a good state to hunt in, just have to leave your high powered rifle at home!
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Post by oneshot on Jan 14, 2009 7:12:46 GMT -5
no big bucks here.......they moved to ohio years ago.
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Post by Woody Williams on Jan 14, 2009 9:20:54 GMT -5
Probably the southern half of the state.
We have another Georgian on here that leases ground and comes up every year. He and his buds kills some very nice bucks
He goes by OLE ROD on here
Myabe he can point you in the right direction
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Post by freedomhunter on Jan 14, 2009 10:03:50 GMT -5
Ohio or Illinois would be a much better bet. But, if you can find a low pressure area (read: not a lot of deer or impossible to hunt) around an urban area, the swamps up north, or some low deer density areas such as the counties East of Indy, you have a decent chance. Good luck finding a spot like that and getting permission. Any area within 2 hours drive of Indy to the West or South should be a red flag (pressured) due to more deer and hunters. You are looking for a buck older than 2 years old in Indiana that isn't nocturnal after 32 days of firearms starting in mid-November. Get the picture? Oh yeah, "they are out there"
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Post by vortex100 on Jan 14, 2009 12:38:02 GMT -5
Really any place in Indiana it is possible to find 130 or higher. The southern part of the state does have more pressure, but more woods and public ground. Unless you are going to hunt public ground I would say you need to look for a lease. I would really suggest to use Google Earth to scout before you make the trip.
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Post by duff on Jan 14, 2009 13:00:13 GMT -5
There are nice bucks all over. Good luck.
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Post by johnc911 on Jan 14, 2009 13:43:32 GMT -5
Doubt you will get much help on this question  |
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Post by drs on Jan 14, 2009 13:46:58 GMT -5
When I lived, just North of Evansville on 15 acres of land; a Bow Hunter shot a 17 point buck, on adjacent property just west of our property. The buck, dropped dead and, was found on my property.
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Post by duff on Jan 14, 2009 14:07:07 GMT -5
And one time in band camp...Seriously each and every county has the potential for a nice buck. Depends on how much time, effort, or money you have. I'd avoid Marion Co (Indianapolis) but they do have the urban deer zone there if you can find a huntable place.
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Post by freedomhunter on Jan 14, 2009 15:40:25 GMT -5
Vortex100 gave you some good info. Public ground in Southern Indiana is getting better than some all-private areas. I wouldn't hesitate to hunt public. You could honestly end up with better hunting than guys leasing down the road. Just have to do the work.
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Post by steiny on Jan 14, 2009 21:00:34 GMT -5
You could kill a 130" deer in any county in the state. They all have them.
It's more a matter of where you can get some good private ground to hunt that is not pressured too badly.
If you don't have much time on your hands or no buddies with a honey hole, you'd be better off booking with an outfitter. If you can come up here a number of times or hunt for an extended period, you might consider a lease through somebody like basecamp leasing.
Good hunting !
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2009 13:09:38 GMT -5
Looks like some have steered you toward Illinois and Ohio. Might take the hint and hunt on the border somewhere?
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Post by LawrenceCoBowhunter on Jan 15, 2009 15:14:05 GMT -5
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Post by Hoosier Hunter on Jan 16, 2009 12:13:08 GMT -5
You could kill a 130" deer in any county in the state. They all have them. It's more a matter of where you can get some good private ground to hunt that is not pressured too badly. If you don't have much time on your hands or no buddies with a honey hole, you'd be better off booking with an outfitter. If you can come up here a number of times or hunt for an extended period, you might consider a lease through somebody like basecamp leasing. Good hunting ! Agreed! |
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Post by huxbux on Jan 17, 2009 9:50:29 GMT -5
I can only answer your question from the perspective of one who is intimately familiar with the places NOT to go.  |
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Post by bowhunt01 on Jan 18, 2009 13:53:25 GMT -5
If your looking for a good area to harvest a nice buck than I would narrow my search down to Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Marshall, and Iroquois counties. They have produced some very nice bucks over the years and theres not alot of bowhunting pressure if thats what your looking for and there is public land available in the areas.
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