Here's some places recommended to me. I haven't been to any of them so don't rag on me,
but If I do go, I'll start at some of these.
"Hoshier state forest Indiana-I hunt SE Lagrange
Huntinton and Salamonie both have good deer populations on them
Kingsbury is loaded with does,,(meat for the freezer).. Lots and lots of them in there.
http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/properties/reservoirs.html
Kingsbury, Willow Slough or lasalle
Let you in on a little known secret. Next time you visit one of the F&W areas pick up a booklet with maps of the Indiana Wetlands areas. Some are not large in size but are not hunted heavy in archery season but do hold deer and offer public access. There are two out by Laporte managed by Kingsbury. A rather large one down by Plymouth also. Don't overlook KKK F&W area either, north of hwy 8 park by the bridge campground and boat ramp head up river. A couple fire lanes cross that area plus the north south main ones on either side.
http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/huntguide1/HATG_0607/HATG0607_20-34.pdf
You guys are overlooking the best chance at getting all the does you want. I will be the first to let you all in on a little secret. Go north..... urban zones......bow hunting only......contact the big businesses. The old American Bridge Co has tons of deer there so does US steel. They will want you to sign a liability release, just to protect them from getting sued.
Yes there are feral pigs in the Norman area. How many of you guys are old enough to remember when it was Norman Station the railroad stop?
I wouldn't doubt that there are some around the Norman area. We have killed a good number of wild hogs in the Leesville area, not far from the...lets say "release point". Wehave also captured a good number of babies, so the spreading of the hogs could be very easlily done.
I live and hunt in Switzerland County. I have seen more mature bucks on our property this year than ever. It seemed that they quit moving during the entire gun season. They are just now starting to go into the fields again.
Re: Anyone hunting Jackson State forest?
« Reply #1 on Dec 8, 2006, 2:29pm »
I dont hunt there but have in the past. Shouldn't be alot of pressure come muzzleloader season and good deer in the area. Its Hilly so be prepared for a workout.. "