Hunting HELP, where near Indpls?

[Blackdog765]

I haven't hunted since I was in high school, and I didn't live anywhere near Indianapolis then.

My 12yo wants to try his hand at hunting, has for a couple years. I have NO IDEA where to go around Indpls or how to get started. I'm not looking for a big involved ordeal - but want to give it a go with him in an obviously safe manner. Squirrel, rabbit, quail, anything small like that is what I am thinking.

And I understand this next statement is hilarious to the experienced; but I need help learning to clean them if we bag one.

I'm thinking of going to a paid hunting location - but that seems pretty expensive when what I'm really looking for is a couple of hours in a woods somewhere.

Any ideas for 1) a good location and 2) some quick training on cleaning?

I'm thinking if we actually bag something we might just bring it home and YouTube something on how to clean.

EDIT: We have both been through the Hunter Ed class sponsored by 4H and DNR.

 

[Lonnie]

Take a look at this site. I'd also suggest you and him take a hunter ed course.
It never hurts to take a re-fresher

DNR: Where to Hunt

 

[HICKMAN]

When I lived in Indy, we went down to Camp Atterbury to hunt/fish quite a bit.

DNR: Atterbury Fish & Wildlife Area

There is also the Morgan-Monroe State Forest near Martinsville. I lived on the "Where to Hunt" site Lonnie posted above.



and youtube can teach you how to skin about anything

 

[huntall50]

Sign up for the youth rabbit hunt at Salamonie Reservoir, it will be held on Sat. Oct. 27. It is sponsored by Indiana Beagle Alliance and DNR. Call Jack Hyden at 574-551-4067 and he can get your son squared away with all that you will need. Please you will not regret it.

 

[Blackdog765]

Thanks for the replies. The Youth Hunts look like the perfect solution for what I was wanting. I'm assuming since this is DNR property I can OC during the event?