Communicating with Big Game Minutes after climbing into my stand I began my calling and rattling sequence. First grunting, then working the antlers, I stared down at the mock scrape I'd been religiously anointing with doe-estrus scent for the previous two weeks. I hadn't even finished my first round of clashing antlers together when I saw a nice buck run in from the heaviest cover. In a magnificent display of dominance all four feet were planted firmly in the center of my scrape as he swung his head back and forth in defiance! My efforts to communicate had sent this buck a clear message and he responded on cue.
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Indiana DNR Offers Ways to Deal With Coyotes 02/15/10
It is not uncommon anymore for coyotes to be seen occasionally in urban and suburban areas of Indiana, but that doesn't necessarily mean there are more of them. [Comments?]
Hunting License Sales Increased in 2009 02/03/10
In a year when one word, "fewer," described life in America -- fewer jobs, fewer home sales, fewer purchases -- hunters were responsible for generating a welcome "more" category, as hunting license sales rose by 3.5 percent in 2009 in states that make up NSSF's Hunting License Sales Index. [1 Comment]
Indiana Continues Experimental Goose Season 01/25/10
The final year of a three-year experimental hunting season aimed at controlling breeding populations of resident Canada geese around urban areas of Indiana has been authorized for selected counties. [Comments?]
West Virginia Joins Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact 12/24/09
Game law violators in West Virginia could face additional consequences for their actions under an interstate agreement recognizing suspension of hunting, fishing and trapping licenses in other states. [Comments?]
Interlake State Rec Area Hunting and Trapping Co-Managed 09/30/09
Hunting, fishing and trapping activities at Interlake State Recreation Area will be managed cooperatively by two DNR divisions - the Division of Outdoor Recreation and the Division of Fish & Wildlife [Comments?]
Indiana's Turkey Season Opens Oct. 1st 09/25/09
Indiana's 2009 fall turkey season begins Oct. 1 with the opening of the archery-only portion of the season. From Oct. 1 through Oct. 25, fall turkey hunters can use archery equipment in selected counties. [Comments?]
Indiana Youth Deer Hunt Includes 16-17 Year Olds 09/16/09
Individuals allowed to participate in Indiana's two-day youth deer season, September 26-27, have been expanded to include 16- and 17-year-olds for the first time. [1 Comment]
Public Hearing for Indiana Deer Hunting Changes 07/22/09
A public hearing on a number of potential changes to deer-hunting and hunter-education related administrative rules is scheduled for Aug. 13 at the Canyon Inn at McCormick's Creek State Park. [Comments?]
Indiana State Park Deer Reduction Hunts 07/06/09
Applications for participation in state park deer reductions are available at online. Two reduction efforts will be held-Nov. 16-17 and Nov. 30-Dec. 1. Application deadline for both is Aug. 28. [Comments?]
Missouri (Cow Pie!) Turkey Hunt I have never had to work so hard for a turkey. While walking out of a small patch of open woods and into the field, I watched a turkey head running across the field away from me; I reminded myself I needed to get my head in the game. About two steps later is when I saw the turkeys, one gobbler in full strut and two others on the other side of the fence I was walking beside, about 100 yards essentially directly in front of me.
