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Post by DOC11 on Mar 25, 2015 14:12:54 GMT -5
After years of going down to southern Indiana to turkey hunt, I finally decided to put in for a hunt on Mississinewa and actually got drawn. It is only about 30 mins away from me but my question is, has anyone else hunted there with much success? I have hunted everything else but turkey there...I have seen them in the fall/winter but never in the spring. Is it very crowded there with other hunters or does the DNR manage the spring hunting fairly well? Any tips or info would be great!
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Post by jimstc on Mar 25, 2015 17:39:08 GMT -5
First, recheck your draw results. See my thread on Corrections to The Mississinewa Draw. Evidently there were some mistakes made. Since you have been drawn for a reserved hunt, it is my understanding that you pretty much have the place to yourself for your drawn time, otherwise why have reserved hunts? Lastly, I have not hunted there, fished a lot, but have gotten positive feedback on game in the area. Seems like the key to success is advance scouting and getting to know the terrain and hopefully finding a roost or other signs of turkeys. Just my opinions. Good luck. Jim
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Post by jimstc on Mar 26, 2015 14:28:57 GMT -5
rinede01, Check your acceptance letter. It says as follows: "You are not assigned a specific management unit. Ten thousand acres are available for your hunting enjoyment or frustration" So, no other legal hunters than you for your drawn time. Jim
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Post by DOC11 on Mar 27, 2015 20:10:11 GMT -5
Yeah I got an email about the mixup...luckily I am still good to go. I have seen multiple hunters out on reservoirs before, but I just dont think it is very many at one time. I have seen a few turkeys bow hunting there a couple times this fall, but by the time gun season came in they were gone...not sure if thats normal around there or not.
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