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Post by goodyz71 on Mar 24, 2006 21:09:29 GMT -5
I finally got drawn for Missisinewa April 28th and 29th. First time ever after putting in for as long as they have had the draw. I am a rookie when it comes to this. I have everything I need and been a few times on private land with no success. Since they do not allow buddies any longer, If anyone else got drawn for those same days and is looking for some to hunt with, please get hold of me. I have a couple of ideas on areas but not an expert on the resiovoir as I hunt deer on private land. good luck to everyone on getting drawn. Just got my card today! Goodyz71
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Post by 10point on Mar 25, 2006 8:14:46 GMT -5
Congrats. I grew up just outside of Sweetser and hunted there a couple of years ago. I hunted near the battle field area. Called two right off the roost first morning. They quit gobbling and suddenly appeared about 15 yards to my right but my gun was pointed the wrong direction and I couldn't move. Didn't see another bird the whole hunt. I had people running dogs through my decoys. Kind of frustrating but I guess they allow others on the property during the hunts.
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Post by Decatur on Mar 25, 2006 12:43:30 GMT -5
Yeah, I just got drawn for Big Oaks. Now this northern boy knows he has aplace to hunt this year, at least for 3 days anyways. :-(
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Post by bsutravis on Mar 26, 2006 4:32:57 GMT -5
I got my draw too.... Mississinewa the final Wed-Fri of the season.... Leave me a long beard there Goody in case Southern IN doesn't pan out.
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Post by hoosierwilk on Mar 27, 2006 8:52:10 GMT -5
Yea, I got drawn for Atterbury. Havn't been down that way since I was a kid and use to hunt there with my dad. Looking forward to getting back down there and checking it out. hw
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Post by turpie on Mar 27, 2006 11:56:37 GMT -5
Mongo for me on the first three days
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Post by goodyz71 on Mar 27, 2006 13:17:25 GMT -5
Mississinewa Reservoir Quesstion. Is anyone familiar with the area on the south side of the lake that they call the "rock pile"? I was given some help that it was a good area but I am not sure where to look for it. Any help would be appreicated. Thanks Goodyz71
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Post by goodyz71 on Mar 29, 2006 9:32:31 GMT -5
Went out after work last night and found the area I was looking for. I saw two birds working in a cut corn field. I am going back out soon to check for more sign. Getting excited now! Goodyz71
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Post by hunter7x on Mar 29, 2006 9:44:18 GMT -5
I finally got drawn for Missisinewa April 28th and 29th. First time ever after putting in for as long as they have had the draw. I am a rookie when it comes to this. I have everything I need and been a few times on private land with no success. Since they do not allow buddies any longer, If anyone else got drawn for those same days and is looking for some to hunt with, please get hold of me. I have a couple of ideas on areas but not an expert on the resiovoir as I hunt deer on private land. good luck to everyone on getting drawn. Just got my card today! Goodyz71 Since they do not allow buddies ? I'm almost positive it's a buddy hunt. I got drawn May 10-12 and my girlfriend got May13-14. I'll look at my card again, but thought for sure it was a buddy hunt. |
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Post by goodyz71 on Mar 29, 2006 10:47:18 GMT -5
I talked to the DNR and it is not a buddy hunt for sure. I wish it was. You can have someone go with you but they carry a weapon or hunt. I double checked with the Mississinewa biologist and he assured me it was okay to have someone go with you just not hunt. Goodyz71 The only place that you can take a hunting buddy is Big Oaks. All others are single hunters only.
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Post by chicobrownbear on Mar 29, 2006 11:27:15 GMT -5
Salamonie used to be a buddy hunt I thought. What happened there?
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Post by hunter7x on Mar 29, 2006 11:41:20 GMT -5
Dang is my girl gonna be pizzed ! I got her all fired up to hunt for a week !
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Post by buster on Mar 29, 2006 15:49:55 GMT -5
They canned the buddy hunt to allow more drawn hunters. With the old way, 10 draws could be 20 hunters (drawn hunter + buddy). As the drawn hunter, you could take a different buddy with you each day, which in turn could mean as many as 4 turkeys harvested by one draw (drawn hunter + 3 buddys, over 3 days).
Now, without the buddy system, they can draw 15 hunters instead of 10+ a buddy, and theorhetically only have 15 harvested birds opposed to up to 40. Better hunter success chances if you ask me.
IF you can't hunt without a buddy, I guess you are out of luck. You CAN however, take a NON-HUNTER with you during your hunt to video, call, etc.
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Post by hornharvester on Mar 29, 2006 18:01:36 GMT -5
Chico,
Salamonie switched to drawn hunter only last year. You can take a buddy with you but all they can do is call. It looks like i didn't get drawn for Salamonie this year. I didn't receive any notice yet. Not sure now where I'll hunt turkeys this year. h.h.
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Post by goodyz71 on Mar 29, 2006 18:46:13 GMT -5
some pics from scouting at Mississinewa Reservoir the other day. Hope this works this is the first time I have tried to add a picture.   |
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Post by Woody Williams on Mar 29, 2006 18:54:53 GMT -5
goodyz71,
I helped you a little on that one.
You had the URL of the photos on there fine. After you copy and paste them here you need to HIGHLIGHT the URL and then click on the little picture in the tool bar above the post that says "insert image". That will do it..
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Post by goodyz71 on Mar 29, 2006 19:06:56 GMT -5
Thanks for the help, I wasnt sure what i was doing. I appreciate it!
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