RE: Exotic Red Deer in Indiana...
 

I heard from a guy I work with that the freak deer was someone's pet...but was released for unspecified reasons. That story might be true...b/c some people that live by me have reindeer...and if one got out..or was let go...it would be killed in no time.

The 1 buck rule has varied opinions..depending on who you talk to. From a DNR guy I know...states that last year (first year under the 1 buck rule)...more bucks were actually killed throughout the seasons combined..but the total in early archery dropped due to hunters passing on early season smaller bucks..in hopes of seeing a larger deer later in the season. The size of bucks hasn't changed much YET..but DNR hopes to put Indiana on the map for big bucks in the coming years (which I don't understand..b/c MORE bucks are being taken now..with the 1 buck rule..AND with less hunters). When the 1 buck rule was first talked about..most DNR officers were against it..but a large portion of hunters (well..the one's who actually voiced their opinions) wanted the 1 buck rule. Now it's being debated on whether or not to get rid of the rule a few years early...but it would take some heavy firepower and many voices being heard...or else we're stuck with it a couple more years.

My opinion is this................I don't care. Just don't go to the "earn a buck" system like a few other states. If people want bigger deer..do what Pennsylvania has done...put restrictions on antler size. Just my $0.02

RE: Exotic Red Deer in Indiana...
 

Lets go with an 8pt. restriction and one buck rule. then we will see some real bucks. As for the one buck rule working, I have hunted since 1965 and have seen more REAL shooter bucks this year than I have since the late sixties and early seventys.

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RE: Exotic Red Deer in Indiana...
 

The only way to make a difference is not to post your thoughts here...but go talk to a DNR officer..or attend an IDNR meeting...speak up..voice your opinion. I've done all the above....b/c I too am sick of 1 1/2 year old bucks being "old." I sure hope antler restrictions are worked into the system some how when the 1 buck rule is done.

RE: Exotic Red Deer in Indiana...
 

Are you harvesting any of the older does? Maybe that is why you are only seeing young bucks!

RE: Exotic Red Deer in Indiana...
 

Does are abundant in my neck of the woods, LaGrange Co. has a 3 bonus tag limit...which only a handfull of other counties have...so I do not see that being a problem in my area. Other counties might be different...especially when you have guys who shoot anything that moves.

RE: Exotic Red Deer in Indiana...
 

Three bonus tags!!! You guys need to thin out some of those old does and maybe you would start seeing some decent bucks.

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RE: Exotic Red Deer in Indiana...
 

I am back!! HOpe everyone had a good weekend, i know i did, shot two fat does. I like the one buck rule here in ohio, however they give out these farm permits and they can shoot all the bucks they want to i think! They should also make it a antler restriction to keep producing the big bucks ohio is known for, i am just worried that somone will come in here and by up all the property and make it an outfitters paradise, and for the average hunter he/she(just for you buck huntin girl!:D) wont be able to afford it. Ohio needs a plan, and a quick one if ya ask me.

RE: Exotic Red Deer in Indiana...
 

i like the obr, and i hope we keep it, i have seen, more and bigger deer the last couple years than ever even took my best buck this year.
i think alot of guys like taking 2 bucks mostly because of not getting skunked, they can take the first buck they see, even if its a spike, then hold out for a bigger one,if they don`t kill another one, they can still say they killed a buck this year..