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Post by hardwickbv on May 7, 2007 20:30:27 GMT -5
I think it adds enough challenge to make it worthwhile. If it was easy everybody would be doing it.
Bob
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Post by huxbux on May 7, 2007 21:17:47 GMT -5
I agree with timex comments. From what we've seen and heard in south central Indiana, it's Jakes and three year or older Toms, which translates to less vocal birds. It's definitely not been a normal season IMO. That being said, I wouldn't mind an extra week added on the front end of our season statewide. I see no reason for north and south zones.
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Post by JohnSmiles on May 7, 2007 23:51:13 GMT -5
I have seen and heard lots more than normal this year myself. Not just while hunting, but also while driving around. Tons of birds strutting in open fields all around the west central part of the state anyway. Unlike the deer last fall, tons of turkey are active all over the places I hunt. And gobbling their heads off on most days. I will admit several have simple hung up and never budged an inch, but were very vocal still.
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Post by turk2di on May 8, 2007 12:16:15 GMT -5
There is 2 distinct regions in the state, the north and the south, where there is enough climate change to affect the seasons. Therefore I do believe it would be a good idea for 2 different season dates to offset accordingly. Problem with that would b overcrowding due to flood of northern zone hunters comming tp hunt the southern zone opener & then visa-versa. Best bet would b to open the season around mid April instead of subjecting the southern hunters to such a late date start.
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Post by JohnSmiles on May 8, 2007 13:14:45 GMT -5
There is 2 distinct regions in the state, the north and the south, where there is enough climate change to affect the seasons. Therefore I do believe it would be a good idea for 2 different season dates to offset accordingly. Problem with that would b overcrowding due to flood of northern zone hunters comming tp hunt the southern zone opener & then visa-versa. Best bet would b to open the season around mid April instead of subjecting the southern hunters to such a late date start. Pretty much. In effect, all it will do is make a longer turkey season, with those who live close to the cut off lines and those who can afford the time and travel expense reaping the most benefit. The worst part of it will be the area that opens first. Not only will it now have its normal hunting pressure, but it will also host everyone ELSE from Indiana who can swing it. I will be among them! If season opens a week or two earlier in southern Indiana, I suggest 'ya'all' put on an extra plate or two for breakfast, cause me and a whole bunch of others will be heading your way! Which I think would be great, as many of us will tag out down there, and allow OUR birds up here to increase their numbers! Where do I sign up for this again? ;D
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Post by rdj on May 8, 2007 18:19:24 GMT -5
Took two birds in Kentucky the first weekend. One Sat and one Mon. Still chasing birds here while on vacation this week. Having hunted turkeys since 1985 here in Indiana I say leave season where it is. While I've never hunted North only Brown and Switzerland County. Some years are tougher than others. For me here at home it's been tough, but I wouldn't change a thing. Will hunt everyday till the end of season. Hopefully the rain will pass by.
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Post by larryhagmansliver on May 9, 2007 7:47:39 GMT -5
I wouldn't mind a split, but it would be for my own selfish reasons of wanting more time to hunt. I think we should let the DNR do what they are paid to do.
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