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Post by mstr2175 on Dec 5, 2012 10:29:50 GMT -5
Hey everyone, my name is matt and i have just started my first ever hunting season at the age of 22. I grew up camping and fishing with my pops and we owned some firearms, but he was never a hunter. Some friends of mine did grow up hunting and not until recently did i decided to get involved. We are heading down to atterbury this weekend for my bday for my first hunting experience. Think we are looking for birds and small game. I own a couple firearms myself, a .22 pistol, a 22 rifle, a 20gauge shotgun and am now interested in finding a nice compound bow. Im excited to be brought in to this subculture. I figured this would be a great forum since i live in indiana and i can get some great advice from experienced hunters. hope to hear plenty of feedback! thank you
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Post by Boilermaker on Dec 5, 2012 10:58:34 GMT -5
Welcome!
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Post by tlbeck1985 on Dec 5, 2012 12:04:41 GMT -5
Welcome bud! Luckily for you, you'll be able to hunt the late firearms season with that 20 gauge, depending on the county you hunt in. If your eligible antlerless harvest number is 4 or more, than you're good to go from Dec 26th to Jan 6th. Below this thread is a link to the Indiana Hunting & Trapping Guide, be sure to get familiar with the latest and greatest info/rules/regs. It could save you some heartache. If you have any questions, feel free to ask any of us. I haven't been on this forum for too long, but these guys seem to be good people.
P.S. Be sure to practice with that 20 gauge before the season starts again.
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Post by mstr2175 on Dec 5, 2012 12:44:49 GMT -5
thanks a lot, i have been out to the gun club shooting skeet a few time this fall and my shot is getting more dead on every time. Not sure that ill be hunting deer this season, might just wait til next season for big game. thats awesome to know tho, what county can you hunt deer dec 26-jan 6? doing small game this weekend. do you by chance know of a preserve that does put and take pheasant hunts all year round? most places stop at the end of november but i have also heard some places dont stop?
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whoops! just found the site to my county. ill prob get involved this season for the antlerless deer. my bag limit is 4. hamilton county. thanks!
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Post by tlbeck1985 on Dec 5, 2012 13:33:19 GMT -5
I wish I did. I've been dove/quail hunting a handful of times, but never pheasant. I'd love to get into bird hunting, just not a lot of 'em around sadly.
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Post by goosepondmonster on Dec 5, 2012 13:46:12 GMT -5
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Post by mstr2175 on Dec 5, 2012 17:05:37 GMT -5
hey thanks so much for the advice on lost river. she said they will most likely have birds til march
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Post by bladerunner on Dec 5, 2012 20:41:29 GMT -5
Welcome
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Post by DEERTRACKS on Dec 6, 2012 7:27:40 GMT -5
Welcome Matt. Glad to have you on board.
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Post by elklover on Dec 10, 2012 4:36:53 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum Matt.
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on Jun 11, 2013 19:33:30 GMT -5
Hello mstr2175! I'm new to the site and hunting as well. I'm 53. It's a great sport so far. I haven't killed much with a weapon, but I can sit in the woods all day. It feels like home. So many different types of hunting will keep me interested. Welcome!
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