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Title: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: John Scifres on December 08, 2006, 03:16:00 PM
I am pondering setting up a hunt for late October next year in Southern Indiana.  Hunt during the primetime, make bows the rest of the time.  It'll be on public land, camping in tents or campers if you got 'em.  Non res tags are $150 with each additional tag costing $24 this year.  You have a reasonable chance at a deer.  We have some big ones but you will work for them on the public land.  Small game will also be a possibility too, 5 day non res license is $31 this year.  Turkey season will also be open.  Either bow or firearm depending on how late in October we do it, $120 non-res.  Here's our  Hunting Guide (http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/huntguide1/hunting1.htm)  

I'm thinking a 5 day hunt will be the action.  Who would be interested?
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: Jason in Bama on December 08, 2006, 03:19:00 PM
I'm interested. Let me know if it is going to happen. Jason
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: Bill Kissner on December 08, 2006, 04:05:00 PM
I am interested John.
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: the Ferret on December 08, 2006, 04:17:00 PM
John I might be able to come over for a couple of days to help you with the bowbee. Have to see how the schedule goes. I'll be putting in for NH moose again and will be gone if I get drawn. At any rate I have an extra bow horse you are welcome to use.
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: Jeff Holchin on December 08, 2006, 04:42:00 PM
John, I'd be interested if the Ferret and your old buddy Hackbow were there, especially if the hunt was centered over the weekend to save vacation days.  Could be a GREAT camp.
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: adeeden on December 08, 2006, 06:21:00 PM
John I would definatly like to be in on this one! Please let me know the dates and location when there available. I grew up in parke county IN and have the lifetime license so I'm ready!
                   Adeeden
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: Benha on December 08, 2006, 07:15:00 PM
Send info to [email protected] Thanks.
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: luv2bowhunt on December 08, 2006, 07:37:00 PM
I would be interested as well! Keep me posted.

Kevin.
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: sgrogg on December 08, 2006, 08:04:00 PM
Count me in!     :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: ISP 5353 on December 08, 2006, 08:59:00 PM
John,

  I am interested.  Where are you thinking of hunting?
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: Crooked Stic on December 08, 2006, 09:18:00 PM
Yeah where abouts in SO.IN.
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: JDinPA on December 08, 2006, 09:29:00 PM
John,
I'm interested in a trip to IN, PM me the information.
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: Dalebow on December 08, 2006, 11:15:00 PM
Iam interested
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: hunt3r on December 09, 2006, 11:27:00 AM
i would be interested where abouts in s. indiana would this take place?
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: twigflicker on December 09, 2006, 11:32:00 AM
I'm interested...  Got a bamboo backed hedge blank I bought 2 years ago I've never touched... I need visuals and hands on to understand... This would help big time...

Jonathan
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: John Scifres on December 09, 2006, 09:46:00 PM
Wow, nice response.  Hackbow says he'll come.  I have a few other guys around here that'll be able to make it also.  

I'm thinking a Friday through Wednesday kind of thing.  Somewhere in the Hoosier NF probably.  Lots of space to roam.  I know the area near Monroe Reservoir best but have hunted southwest of there a lot too in Martin and Orange Counties.  I'll scout out a spot and keep everyone in the loop.  There is a Wilderness area on Lake Monroe that is real nice.  It's called Deam Wilderness Area.   Here\\'s a link (http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/hoosier/docs/history/ccdw_history.htm)  It is nice to access some of the more remote areas by boat.  Good fishing too but that may be a bit over ambitious  :)

Anyhow, everyone who is interested, please send me an email at [email protected] and I'll get a list going.

Thanks,

John
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: 702plmo on December 10, 2006, 02:01:00 AM
I think for now Myself, hunt3r, and Sharkey1 is interested,   we are from the Southern Johnson County Indiana area.     Sounds like a good time.
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: Minuteman on December 18, 2006, 10:47:00 AM
I'll be there.
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: Billy on December 18, 2006, 11:14:00 AM
I'm thinking my brother-in-law and one or both  sons would like a short trip...
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: mgompf on December 18, 2006, 11:26:00 AM
I am interested, I live in fayette County and have wanted to try to hunt HNF for some time, but had no idea where to start. maybe I can talk my Dad into going.
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: BobinTN on December 18, 2006, 01:20:00 PM
It sounds like a great getaway hunt for 1 or a couple TN boys.

I am tentative (due to not predicting the future that far in advance)>

Bob
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: John Scifres on December 18, 2006, 02:50:00 PM
Minuteman and I will find a spot in the next couple months.  I'm thinking the last weekend in October.  I'm gonna just set it up and come what may.  It will be pretty informal.  The Hoosier NF is pretty big so we ought to be able to spread out pretty well.  Rut should be gearing up too about that time.  Stay tuned...
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: Mike Bolin on December 18, 2006, 04:01:00 PM
John, unless I am off on another God-forsaken job out of state, I think that me and flatstick and maybe a few other "West T" boys might amble down that way....keep us informed! Thanks, Mike
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: dosbow56 on December 18, 2006, 04:26:00 PM
you betcha.....! i'll drop you a line.
dave
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: NightHawk on December 18, 2006, 06:31:00 PM
John,

 Some place else you might consider is starve hollow. Very nice campgrounds with electricity and inside showers and facilities. Washington-jackson state forest is accessable from the campgrounds. It's truely a very nice little known state campground.

 It's in Vallonia,IN. There is also a very nice lake and plenty of deer. It's just a thought
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: 702plmo on January 11, 2007, 06:46:00 PM
I agree with Night Hawk and I do not believe it will be as crowded at the Hoosier national Forest around Lake Monroe.
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: Jason Lester on January 11, 2007, 07:43:00 PM
Even if I can't get the money up for a deer tag I wouldn't mind heading over for small game and the bow building. If I can work it out I'll be there.
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: gifford, MO on January 11, 2007, 07:49:00 PM
Small game seems reasonable and the bow building sounds good. That just might happen for me.
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: David Hewitt on January 11, 2007, 10:54:00 PM
Not sure about the bow building, but I'd be up for trying to hunt HNF or another public spot.  Sounds like a good time.

Woody
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: Little Tree on January 12, 2007, 12:05:00 AM
That sounds cool, I would love to make that....keep us posted.
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: Curtiss Cardinal on January 12, 2007, 03:24:00 AM
Count me in.
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: TRACY F on January 12, 2007, 06:31:00 PM
Sounds like a plan! Let me know if I can help with anything prior to the hunt.
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: dino on January 12, 2007, 07:05:00 PM
I'd like to join in.  Sounds like a lot of fun.  Let me know the details. dino
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: Curtiss Cardinal on January 13, 2007, 02:41:00 AM
By the way if we primitive camp in the Deam we have to limit it to 10. they don't alllow groups bigger than that. Also we have to bring in all our water and pack out all our waste.
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: tecum-tha on January 13, 2007, 05:06:00 AM
Sorry guys to interrupt here, but you will have to buy two $150 licenses before you can buy the $24 tags. I speak from experience, thought that it would be like that but it isn`t. The IN regulation booklet is one of the worst jobs I`ve seen lately. I killed two IN deer last year and one will make Pope and Young, but they want you to kill more does and rip you off. I prefer TN, a real good deal for NR for all woodland games!
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: John McCreary on January 13, 2007, 06:27:00 AM
John I'd like to go. I may even be able to convince one or two members of the Wabash Valley Elk Chasers Society to come as well.

J-Mac
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: John Scifres on January 14, 2007, 11:50:00 AM
Thanks again for all the interest.  This is gonna be interesting at least   :)    I have an email list and will add everybody that hasn't gotten it yet.  

As far as the tags, don't buy the additional archery tag.  I think if you buy a bonus antlerless tag it will be $24.  Editorial comments belong on your own thread   :)
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: Brad Davis on January 17, 2007, 01:16:00 PM
Hey John, please add me to the list in case I loose track of this thread.
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: Tim Nuss on January 17, 2007, 11:05:00 PM
Hi John,  
  Sounds like a great time. I am sure interested. I also think I can talk some others from my area into a week like that. Any information will be appreciated.
 
Tim
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: John Scifres on January 18, 2007, 09:17:00 AM
I need your email Tim.
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: luv2bowhunt on July 08, 2007, 09:42:00 PM
Is this trip still on this fall??

Kevin.
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: Minuteman on July 09, 2007, 08:30:00 AM
Yeah, Scifres, you still driving this flying umbrella?
 Chris
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: Shad on July 09, 2007, 09:09:00 AM
Count me in! I live in Vigo county and HNF is just a hop skip and a jump away. I've been wanting to do something like this for a few years now. put me on the list...email is [email protected]

Shad
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: John Scifres on July 09, 2007, 10:15:00 AM
Dang, sorry I missed this.  I am still planning on this.  We may be doing a campground instead of the more rugged variation I originally planned.  I will post more info in a couple weeks.  Thanks for the kick  :)
Title: Re: Trad Bow Hunt and Selfbow Gathering in Southern Indiana
Post by: John Scifres on July 17, 2007, 09:13:00 AM
In case someone's watching this thread, I have put up another one with the details on the hunt:    Southern Indiana Bowhunt (http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=047483)