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Post by oldhoyt on Apr 2, 2021 13:43:50 GMT -5
I always like the times of the year when folks on here get just a little testy. It means that an opening day is just around the corner. Not sure I'll hunt spring turkeys in IN, but I'll sure be just across the border in MI on the morning of 4/17!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2021 17:18:18 GMT -5
Fish and wildlife areas are until 1:00, but there’s way more state and national forests that are open to hunting for the full day. OK if you say so. I don't hunt any of them.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2021 17:22:03 GMT -5
I always like the times of the year when folks on here get just a little testy. It means that an opening day is just around the corner. Not sure I'll hunt spring turkeys in IN, but I'll sure be just across the border in MI on the morning of 4/17! Same here, I got an Illinois tag at Rend Lake 4/16. First time trying this property. It looked good to me, with a high success rate. Will take boat to crappie fish afternoons. Until then I am having a blast hammering the walleye at the Maumee River, Toledo area.
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Post by deadeer on Apr 2, 2021 18:11:34 GMT -5
I always like the times of the year when folks on here get just a little testy. It means that an opening day is just around the corner. Not sure I'll hunt spring turkeys in IN, but I'll sure be just across the border in MI on the morning of 4/17! Same here, I got an Illinois tag at Rend Lake 4/16. First time trying this property. It looked good to me, with a high success rate. Will take boat to crappie fish afternoons. Until then I am having a blast hammering the walleye at the Maumee River, Toledo area. My boss and his brother are there today.
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Post by whitetaildave24 on Apr 2, 2021 18:51:38 GMT -5
Fish and wildlife areas are until 1:00, but there’s way more state and national forests that are open to hunting for the full day. OK if you say so. I don't hunt any of them. Ok, so it’s alright to give false info to a new hunter if they were looking as long as you don’t hunt it. Gotcha. Only hunt until one and it’s super easy to kill mature gobblers in the state.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2021 19:05:15 GMT -5
OK if you say so. I don't hunt any of them. Ok, so it’s alright to give false info to a new hunter if they were looking as long as you don’t hunt it. Gotcha. Only hunt until one and it’s super easy to kill mature gobblers in the state. False info? Wow that’s a stretch. I just cut and pasted the direct quote right out of INDNR regulations! 😂 And I clearly stated I only hunted five Indiana public properties. Just posting facts. Not opinions. What up dude?! You must be one of those testy ones Oldhoyt mentions! Even my comment that Indiana has great conservative turkey management is a fact, not an opinion. One tom/season in Indiana compared to 3 in Illinois, and 40 or 50 in Wisconsin! Is this even debatable?
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Post by mgderf on Apr 2, 2021 20:35:54 GMT -5
First time turkey hunter here. I now have the land and I'm ready to try.
I found a box of shells in the WAY back part of the ammo locker. Don't know where I got them, but I have a box of 10 Winchester Supreme Double X Magnum Turkey Loads. These are 12ga 2-3/4" Max DR.EQ. 1-5/8oz 5-shot.
I am not well versed in the regulations concerning turkey hunting. Are these shells legal for turkey hunting in Indiana, or do I need to look for something else? It says they are copper-plated lead shot.
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Post by deadeer on Apr 2, 2021 20:39:57 GMT -5
First time turkey hunter here. I now have the land and I'm ready to try. I found a box of shells in the WAY back part of the ammo locker. Don't know where I got them, but I have a box of 10 Winchester Supreme Double X Magnum Turkey Loads. These are 12ga 2-3/4" Max DR.EQ. 1-5/8oz 5-shot. I am not well versed in the regulations concerning turkey hunting. Are these shells legal for turkey hunting in Indiana, or do I need to look for something else? It says they are copper-plated lead shot. Good to go!
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Post by mgderf on Apr 2, 2021 20:44:03 GMT -5
First time turkey hunter here. I now have the land and I'm ready to try. I found a box of shells in the WAY back part of the ammo locker. Don't know where I got them, but I have a box of 10 Winchester Supreme Double X Magnum Turkey Loads. These are 12ga 2-3/4" Max DR.EQ. 1-5/8oz 5-shot. I am not well versed in the regulations concerning turkey hunting. Are these shells legal for turkey hunting in Indiana, or do I need to look for something else? It says they are copper-plated lead shot. Good to go! YEAH! I've seen a couple of turkey on my property, during deer season of course, and I've heard a bunch during different times of the year. Looking forward to trying to bag one...
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Post by esshup on Apr 3, 2021 12:36:34 GMT -5
Heck, pattern the gun, and if the pattern is good, go hunting. I would bet that a trap load of 1 1/8 oz #7.5 shot would work just as well as any "turkey" load if the bird was within range. What is the distance "within range"? Only you will know after patterning that gun,choke and load.
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Post by treetop on Apr 3, 2021 13:27:23 GMT -5
It's all just numbers on a bank statement. I figure you should meet your responsibilities, after that convert those numbers into fun. I like that thinking. Gonna run it by my wife! Let me know how that works out
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Post by treetop on Apr 3, 2021 13:36:28 GMT -5
First time turkey hunter here. I now have the land and I'm ready to try. I found a box of shells in the WAY back part of the ammo locker. Don't know where I got them, but I have a box of 10 Winchester Supreme Double X Magnum Turkey Loads. These are 12ga 2-3/4" Max DR.EQ. 1-5/8oz 5-shot. I am not well versed in the regulations concerning turkey hunting. Are these shells legal for turkey hunting in Indiana, or do I need to look for something else? It says they are copper-plated lead shot. Good luck
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Post by genesis273 on Apr 3, 2021 14:32:56 GMT -5
Ok, so it’s alright to give false info to a new hunter if they were looking as long as you don’t hunt it. Gotcha. Only hunt until one and it’s super easy to kill mature gobblers in the state. False info? Wow that’s a stretch. I just cut and pasted the direct quote right out of INDNR regulations! 😂 And I clearly stated I only hunted five Indiana public properties. Just posting facts. Not opinions. What up dude?! You must be one of those testy ones Oldhoyt mentions! Even my comment that Indiana has great conservative turkey management is a fact, not an opinion. One tom/season in Indiana compared to 3 in Illinois, and 40 or 50 in Wisconsin! Is this even debatable? That depends on the perspective. I'd say most hunters agree but, run that past a farmer and you'll have a strong opposing opinion.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2021 2:44:12 GMT -5
False info? Wow that’s a stretch. I just cut and pasted the direct quote right out of INDNR regulations! 😂 And I clearly stated I only hunted five Indiana public properties. Just posting facts. Not opinions. What up dude?! You must be one of those testy ones Oldhoyt mentions! Even my comment that Indiana has great conservative turkey management is a fact, not an opinion. One tom/season in Indiana compared to 3 in Illinois, and 40 or 50 in Wisconsin! Is this even debatable? That depends on the perspective. I'd say most hunters agree but, run that past a farmer and you'll have a strong opposing opinion. Why? You think farmers are bad at math or don’t understand basic game management principles? I’d love to see the look on said farmer’s face the first time he had a late season Wisconsin Tom see the 6” x 12” exposed corner of an otherwise concealed ground blind and had a gobbling Tom duck his head down, go silent, and run for cover! Or blow out by seeing a blind 150 yards away. That’s what happens when you have liberal 50 tags/Hunter quotas & long seasons. On Indiana public I’ve never needed to break out my mirrored ghost blind, nor be fearful of putting out a decoy spread. I plunk my pop up blind in the middle of an open field and they walk right up! That’s specifically due to low Hunter pressure. Nothing else.
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Post by genesis273 on Apr 4, 2021 9:01:28 GMT -5
That depends on the perspective. I'd say most hunters agree but, run that past a farmer and you'll have a strong opposing opinion. Why? You think farmers are bad at math or don’t understand basic game management principles? I’d love to see the look on said farmer’s face the first time he had a late season Wisconsin Tom see the 6” x 12” exposed corner of an otherwise concealed ground blind and had a gobbling Tom duck his head down, go silent, and run for cover! Or blow out by seeing a blind 150 yards away. That’s what happens when you have liberal 50 tags/Hunter quotas & long seasons. On Indiana public I’ve never needed to break out my mirrored ghost blind, nor be fearful of putting out a decoy spread. I plunk my pop up blind in the middle of an open field and they walk right up! That’s specifically due to low Hunter pressure. Nothing else. Not all farmers share the love for hunting as we do. They view turkey and deer as pest because they damage their crop. It's not about the hunt for them, it's about the loss that they represent.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2021 9:46:14 GMT -5
Why? You think farmers are bad at math or don’t understand basic game management principles? I’d love to see the look on said farmer’s face the first time he had a late season Wisconsin Tom see the 6” x 12” exposed corner of an otherwise concealed ground blind and had a gobbling Tom duck his head down, go silent, and run for cover! Or blow out by seeing a blind 150 yards away. That’s what happens when you have liberal 50 tags/Hunter quotas & long seasons. On Indiana public I’ve never needed to break out my mirrored ghost blind, nor be fearful of putting out a decoy spread. I plunk my pop up blind in the middle of an open field and they walk right up! That’s specifically due to low Hunter pressure. Nothing else. Not all farmers share the love for hunting as we do. They view turkey and deer as pest because they damage their crop. It's not about the hunt for them, it's about the loss that they represent. Of course, and I would never question that. I’m only pointing out how conservative the turkey management is here in Indiana and how good the hunting quality is here compared to other states. It’s a hidden gem for sure. Young guys may not be aware of what we got here. Some great hunting opportunity on our public lands relative to neighboring states. Give it a try. Not so much for deer, specifically mature bucks! 😂
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Post by greghopper on Apr 4, 2021 10:38:39 GMT -5
Not all farmers share the love for hunting as we do. They view turkey and deer as pest because they damage their crop. It's not about the hunt for them, it's about the loss that they represent. Of course, and I would never question that. I’m only pointing out how conservative the turkey management is here in Indiana and how good the hunting quality is here compared to other states. It’s a hidden gem for sure. Young guys may not be aware of what we got here. Some great hunting opportunity on our public lands relative to neighboring states. Give it a try. Not so much for deer, specifically mature bucks! 😂 Especially if you wanting to hunt for FREE 😂 Knew we get to the bottom of the worthless complaining... just took some time !
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Post by genesis273 on Apr 4, 2021 11:02:35 GMT -5
Not all farmers share the love for hunting as we do. They view turkey and deer as pest because they damage their crop. It's not about the hunt for them, it's about the loss that they represent. Of course, and I would never question that. I’m only pointing out how conservative the turkey management is here in Indiana and how good the hunting quality is here compared to other states. It’s a hidden gem for sure. Young guys may not be aware of what we got here. Some great hunting opportunity on our public lands relative to neighboring states. Give it a try. Not so much for deer, specifically mature bucks! 😂 I do agree with you on that. We have nice public lands and I truly wish we get more young hunters involved
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Post by genesis273 on Apr 4, 2021 12:27:04 GMT -5
Of course, and I would never question that. I’m only pointing out how conservative the turkey management is here in Indiana and how good the hunting quality is here compared to other states. It’s a hidden gem for sure. Young guys may not be aware of what we got here. Some great hunting opportunity on our public lands relative to neighboring states. Give it a try. Not so much for deer, specifically mature bucks! 😂 Especially if you wanting to hunt for FREE 😂 Knew we get to the bottom of the worthless complaining... just took some time ! I wasn't trying to worthlessly complain. Just trying to shed some light on the entire turkey conservation from both perspectives. As a hunter, I couldn't be happier with the progress the turkey conservation has taken. But, as the population continues to expand and grow, the management will also have to grow. Two bird limit in the spring? One of either sex? Idk what the answer will be but, it's a conversation that will be coming in the near future. Indiana has done a great job managing the wild turkey population. But, I'm hearing the complaints from the farmers more and more and their voices are getting louder. I think a change is in the near future. I apologize for coming off as complaining.
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Post by greghopper on Apr 4, 2021 13:56:36 GMT -5
Not sure why who thought my comment was directed at you....pretty sure most can see who is complaining about the DEER herd.
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