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Post by hornzilla on Jul 27, 2007 18:59:20 GMT -5
I seen there is a goose reduction hunt there. Who is signing up and where is this at?
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Post by jwkimber45 on Jul 27, 2007 19:19:26 GMT -5
Got a link to the info?? SOunds like a heck of a good time I may need to put a crew together, load up "Jealous II?" and see what kind of damage can be done. Anyone interested in joining the J - II goose blastin' crew?  |
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Post by Adam Brown (BGGoosekiller) on Jul 27, 2007 19:22:47 GMT -5
that sounds like fun.
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Post by hoosierhunter2 on Jul 27, 2007 19:50:18 GMT -5
I've done some great hunting around Summit Lake, that should be a great shoot for sure. I would like more info on this as well if you have any. Josh, I'm definitely up for it!  |
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Post by duff on Jul 27, 2007 23:59:45 GMT -5
I must be getting bad about finding stuff on the internet. I can not find the early season regs Pigeonflier mentioned or anything about the summit lake goose hunt???
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Post by bsutravis on Jul 28, 2007 1:51:25 GMT -5
I kinda hate to see this get hunted......
But if they are gonna let people on it, sign me up!
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Post by hornzilla on Jul 28, 2007 9:31:08 GMT -5
I'm always up for a good goose hunt anyone needs another shooter give me a shout.
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Post by shootsa410 on Jul 28, 2007 10:29:20 GMT -5
Well I guess DNR finally got tired of hearing the complaints from campers and swimmers  that the 200 geese are crapping on their picnic. |
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Post by supr87gt on Jul 28, 2007 11:22:04 GMT -5
So will this take place on the water? As in you need a boat?
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Post by hoosierhunter2 on Jul 28, 2007 12:35:14 GMT -5
I called them today and asked the park office, they said it is just a special hunt put on by the DNR, and you can register online, here is the link www.in.gov/dnr/ , look for the link for special hunt registration, you better do it right away as the cut off is soon. You'll need to have purchased a hunting license first and you can do that online also. Hope this helped! I am put in myself! I know right where I would like to set up at!! I've tournament fished up there quite a bit, and it seems alot of the geese congregate to this spot! It's top secret though! |
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Post by shootsa410 on Jul 28, 2007 18:08:57 GMT -5
Matt..if I don't get drawn I'm posting up the secret spot. ;D This should bust them out of the park and send them to my honey hole.
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Post by hoosierhunter2 on Jul 28, 2007 20:05:46 GMT -5
Art, sounds good! ;D Did you put in then?
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Post by shootsa410 on Jul 28, 2007 21:01:23 GMT -5
Yep I entered. Travis..If I get drawn I may use my BRAND NEW unfired Benelli SBE II.  |
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Post by bsutravis on Jul 29, 2007 1:36:12 GMT -5
Unfired? ? Did you do some horse trading when you got home from IGC yesterday? ? |
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Post by shootsa410 on Jul 29, 2007 7:59:57 GMT -5
No horse traded just a little luck. I won one at the NWTF Sponsors Banquet last night.
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Post by bsutravis on Jul 29, 2007 20:55:01 GMT -5
I'll trade you the gun you won last night, even swap for the gun I won at the NWTF banquet over the winter.  |
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Post by Woody Williams on Jul 30, 2007 18:12:13 GMT -5
Canada goose reduction planned for Summit Lake State Park------------------------------- The DNR has adopted an emergency rule to permit a series of three controlled Canada goose reduction hunts at Summit Lake State Park. Various non-lethal methods of managing the Canada goose population at the park have not been successful. The dates chosen coincide with waterfowl hunting seasons to optimize effectiveness and take into consideration local goose flight patterns and goose behavior. The first reductions will take place Sept. 6, 11 and 13. The second and third rounds of reductions are tentatively set for Dec. 1 and 2, 2007, and Jan. 5 and 6, 2008, pending release of 2007-08 waterfowl season information by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Large amounts of goose waste on Summit Lake's beach, in the picnic areas and in bank-fishing locations have raised health concerns, adversely affected visitor enjoyment and resulted in increased operating costs. As the population of locally breeding Canada geese has grown at Summit Lake, several non-lethal control methods have proven to be ineffective. Park managers have used special noisemakers; shot blanks; and tried regular, high-decibel distress calls. They have also used a special federal permit to apply oil to eggs during nesting season to keep the eggs from hatching. Other methods have included spraying grass with a commercial non-palatable chemical, and using physical barriers to attempt to keep these birds out of certain areas. During the reductions, the northern two-thirds of the park will be closed to the general public and divided into 10 areas. One group of up to four individuals will be assigned to each reduction area, and they must stay within that area. These areas will be separated from each other by a minimum 120-yard buffer to prevent crossfire. The campground and some picnic areas will remain open during the reductions. The areas of the property that are closed will be clearly marked for campers and boaters with signs, flagging and buoys. Shooting hours will be one-half hour before sunrise to sunset. Hunters who want to participate in the September reductions must complete an online application between 12:01 a.m., July 27, and midnight Aug. 10. Applications will be entered in a random drawing. No paper applications will be accepted for this drawing. One individual will be able to apply and include up to three friends for specific dates, but no hunter can apply more than once. Applicants should have their hunting license number ready to enter in the application. Preference is given to hunters who have completed a hunter education course. A waterfowl stamp must be presented on site on the day of the reduction, but is not required to apply. An online application and deadline for the December and January reductions will be available after confirmation of waterfowl seasons by U.S. Fish & Wildlife. Both successful and non-successful entries will be notified after the drawing. Participants will be issued a check-in card at time of arrival to the property to return upon departure, which will allow gate attendants to determine the number of geese harvested. Conservation officers will be present to monitor compliance of this and all other regulations. Summit Lake State Park is in east-central Indiana, near New Castle. To apply, visit: www.IndianaOutdoor.in.govMore Canada Goose information ------------------ www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/interpretiveservices/link.html?,pdf/CanadaGooseFAQ.pdf www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/publications/lifeseries/life.htm
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Post by bsutravis on Jul 31, 2007 9:58:21 GMT -5
Art, John, Kyle.... I applied for the first day of the hunt. You 3 are "in" if I get the draw.
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Post by kyle on Jul 31, 2007 11:57:48 GMT -5
I also applied for the first day!
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Post by shootsa410 on Jul 31, 2007 17:41:42 GMT -5
Maybe I would have had a better chance at getting drawn if I went for the last day. But then all of the 200 birds would have been shot off by then. Oh well chase a few out to me guys.
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that the 200 geese are crapping on their picnic. 
