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Author Topic: How`s the INDIANA deer hunting going???  (Read 2030 times)

Offline Covey

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Re: How`s the INDIANA deer hunting going???
« Reply #40 on: October 31, 2013, 05:59:00 PM »
The only time I can get in the woods is on the weekends. The last couple have been pretty slow! I have a few days off work next week, so I'm gonna hit it as hard as I can.  I usually hunt Lawrence, Orange county ...so kinda south central!

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Re: How`s the INDIANA deer hunting going???
« Reply #41 on: October 31, 2013, 06:07:00 PM »
I am hunting in SE.  Saw a little 6 pt. yesterday afternoon running back and forth on a ridge looking for trouble.  My son saw two others showing off for each other a couple hills over.

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Re: How`s the INDIANA deer hunting going???
« Reply #42 on: October 31, 2013, 08:25:00 PM »
I have seen deer every evening I've gone out. The deer seem to be moving about 30 to 45 minutes before dark. I have not had a shot yet but I'm hopefull I wll soon. I hunt Morgan, Monroe, Brown, and Johnson counties so I guess it would be Central.
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Re: How`s the INDIANA deer hunting going???
« Reply #43 on: October 31, 2013, 11:08:00 PM »
They grow up too fast.
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Re: How`s the INDIANA deer hunting going???
« Reply #44 on: October 31, 2013, 11:21:00 PM »
saw a nice buck chasing a couple does last saturday...should be good here soon. Reporting from madison indiana
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Re: How`s the INDIANA deer hunting going???
« Reply #45 on: November 01, 2013, 09:33:00 AM »
So how many of you fellow Hoosiers think that there is enough deer to justify the increase in bonus permits? Here in Jennings they went from 4 to 8. I drive truck and with that big of increase I should be seeing deer in every field I pass. And I pass a lot. Still lucky to see a cpl here and there.
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Re: How`s the INDIANA deer hunting going???
« Reply #46 on: November 01, 2013, 03:50:00 PM »
I live in west central Indiana and as of last weekend, it seems that things are starting to pick up. Found a few scrapes and some rubs. Up until last weekend things were very, very slow. I won't be able to get out until Saturday afternoon as I am in Indy. My wife is running the 5K charity run tomorrow for Diabetes research and supporting her with my presence is the least I can do. Good k=luck to all and I hope to have some hunting stories to share by Sunday evening. Hunt hard, hunt safe!!! Mike
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Re: How`s the INDIANA deer hunting going???
« Reply #47 on: November 01, 2013, 03:54:00 PM »
Mike, I'll be in the area next Saturday and will be there for a week. Keep me posted on how you do.

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Re: How`s the INDIANA deer hunting going???
« Reply #48 on: November 01, 2013, 09:31:00 PM »
Terry, will do! I will be in TN to see my new grand-daughter over the Veterans Day weekend, but will be back in time to hunt the evening of the 11th. I am working on the south end of Terre Haute, so maybe I can run down to Sullivan after work for a bit one evening. Hunt hard, hunt safe! Mike
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Re: How`s the INDIANA deer hunting going???
« Reply #49 on: November 02, 2013, 03:06:00 PM »
Saw two 1 1/2 year old bucks yesterday evening.   One eating beech nuts, the other, I rattled in.

This morning I saw nothing despite what seemed like ideal weather.

I am near Spencer. (SW part of the state)

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Re: How`s the INDIANA deer hunting going???
« Reply #50 on: November 02, 2013, 11:16:00 PM »
I saw one nice 8 pointer this afternoon about 4:30.  He was just cruising slowly through the woods.  Way out of range though!  Maybe tomorrow.  Good luck all!

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Re: How`s the INDIANA deer hunting going???
« Reply #51 on: November 03, 2013, 07:27:00 AM »
I had a small 5 point come straight in on me about 10:45 yesterday morning.  Nice bodied very young deer. Never gave me a shot opportunity, but was great nonetheless. Good luck and stay safe.
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Re: How`s the INDIANA deer hunting going???
« Reply #52 on: November 03, 2013, 12:01:00 PM »
Bounced a yearling doe after dark heading out and saw a nice doe about 8:30 this morning, no shot on her though. Still hasn't ramped up here yet.
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Re: How`s the INDIANA deer hunting going???
« Reply #53 on: November 03, 2013, 07:17:00 PM »
Kind of a slow weekend.  I did see a pretty nice buck chasing a doe this evening though.  Also saw a couple other does and 2 other bucks.

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Re: How`s the INDIANA deer hunting going???
« Reply #54 on: November 03, 2013, 07:23:00 PM »
Don't know if it is the corn not being picked yet or what, but I am not seeing near the amount of deer...bucks or does....that I am used to seeing. Jumped one doe this afternoon on the way in and saw one smallish buck at about 50 yards, but that was it for this afternoon's hunt. I did find some more scrapes opened up. Won't be able to get out again until the evening of Veteran's Day. Good luck to all, hunt hard, hunt safe! Mike
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Re: How`s the INDIANA deer hunting going???
« Reply #55 on: November 03, 2013, 08:06:00 PM »
I hunted the last two mornings and didn't see a thing. I did see some fresh rubs and scrapes but I think I might go back to hunting in the evenings I seem to see more deer. Good luck all.
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Re: How`s the INDIANA deer hunting going???
« Reply #56 on: November 03, 2013, 08:30:00 PM »
Still no luck here yet! I have several days off next week, so I hope to get plenty of woods time then. I'll report back...hopefully with hero pics!
Good luck fellow Hoosiers!

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Re: How`s the INDIANA deer hunting going???
« Reply #57 on: November 03, 2013, 09:07:00 PM »
I decided to hunt from the ground this morning for the first time today.   Found a poplar with a big tangle of grapevine in front of it and sat with my back to it.   It was on the edge of a bluff of sorts.

I settled in and a couple grey squirrels cut loose at something to my left, but, settled quickly.  They were barking at a six point buck heading in our direction.   He walked a trail in front of me and I bleated at him 8 yards out and broadside.  He stopped late behind a green briar and I held at full draw.    

He looked right through me then began walking again.  The next "lane" I had was 22 yards out and he stopped at my bleat, quartered away.

I let the string loose staring at his last rib.  The Woodsman strayed a hair left (behind) the ribcage.  I watched him run through the woods with my yellow fletching almost buried.   He went 70 yards and laid down.   I silently watched for the next hour then snuck out to give him time.  I didn't like the shot.

4 hours later, with a small army of hunting buddies (6 to be exact), the trail proved to be tremendous.  Nothing like I expected!  I had to hit a major artery somewhere.  It led to my first antlered traditional kill!

There is just something about it, Isn't there?  Hard to describe.  I've taken a lot of deer with wheels and muzzleloaders, including mid 160's bucks.

Still, my heart pounds harder with a forty year old recurve on my lap when I hear the leaves crunching louder and louder!

I hope to get a thread and a picture or two up soon.

Good luck all and be safe!

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Re: How`s the INDIANA deer hunting going???
« Reply #58 on: November 04, 2013, 08:34:00 AM »
That's fantastic Matt! Can't wait to see the pics!  :thumbsup:
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Re: How`s the INDIANA deer hunting going???
« Reply #59 on: November 06, 2013, 08:25:00 AM »
Ok Matt, what happened to ya?

Any updates?

I was out on Monday from about 10 am til what I thought was 2:30 but turned out to be 1:30. Danged day light savings. My phone said one time with the cover open and another time with the cover shut. No deer were seen.
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