Hunting tomorrow?

[GMtoblat]

I'm extremely new to hunting, but go out occasionally with my father in-law who is very seasoned. anyway it's expected to get 1-4 inches in the bedford area overnight. is it good hunting after a fresh snow or even when it still might be snowing?

 

[42769vette]

It depends on what and how you hunt. Typically its a little better

 

[GMtoblat]

using remington 870 scoped/rifled barrel and gonna actually attempt at climbing the tree this time. normally I'm 3-5 ft off the ground. and its the free for all doe season right now i believe

 

[42769vette]

using remington 870 scoped/rifled barrel and gonna actually attempt at climbing the tree this time. normally I'm 3-5 ft off the ground

What animal are yoiu hunting, coyotes?

 

[GMtoblat]

doe

 

[BoilerWes]

doe

Better check your IDNR Hunting and Trapping Guide (gun season is out).

 

[dwh79]

Actually this year they have certain counties that have a doe hunt with firearms like the 26 to the 1

 

[BoilerWes]

Actually this year they have certain counties that have a doe hunt with firearms like the 26 to the 1

+1

Thanks for the correction.

 

[rotortech]

I am hunting this bonus season also. It runs to Jan 6. From the DNR website:
Special Antlerless Deer Firearm Season
The special antlerless deer (only) firearms season is Dec. 26, 2012 to Jan. 6, 2013, in counties with a bonus antlerless deer quota of 4 or more (shaded counties on map).


I read about this feature many times to be sure I got it correctly. I am hunting using the bundled deer license that I bought for the regular deer season.

Bring on the snow!

 

[captpaul]

What he said LOL ^^^^^

Actually this year they have certain counties that have a doe hunt with firearms like the 26 to the 1

Actually...it is the 6th of January (first Sunday). Doe only in counties with four or more bonus antler-less quota

 

[kcdiver]

Right now is the bonus antlerless season for modern firearms or archery. If the critter is a buck archery only. Both seasons run until Jan 6th.

Hunting can get better after cold due to need for energey or food.

 

[MRP2003]

I was out this am and saw nothing. Got down from my stand around 10 am to look around and only saw one set of deer tracks on most of the property. It must have been a young doe as the tracks were so small. Saw some turkey tracks along with a set of racoon tracks and some other small animals.

Also, I think the counties with less than 4 doe quotas, you can bow or crossbow to hunt for either right now, just not use a gun.

I was only hoping for one more doe and then I will be trying to coyote hunt.

 

[tyrajam]

During this antlerless hunt most of the FWA's and reservoir properties are off limits though, since almost all of them are closed to the use of bonus antlerless tags.

 

[42769vette]

I didnt know that, I could use 1 more in the freezer ill check out the counties. Thanks

 

[whitetailbowhunter]

If you can get out tomorrow then do so! it is always fun hunting in the snow. It's also something that we don't get the chance to do very often in Indiana so it's great to take advantage of it when we get the chance. This is also my favorite time to put the stalk on Indiana whitetails! Goodluck tomorrow!

 

[der720]

Its the best.

 

[204john]

Be careful climbin up a tree UNLOAD before you climb and UNLOAD before you come back down!!!!! Good Luck Be SAFE....

 

[Wheezy50]

I'm headed out with a buddy in the morning for a spot and stalk hunt. We don't get the chance to hunt in the snow too often so might as well take advantage. We have two farms to roam, both with some bedding areas that will be visible from a distance. If the snows not too crunchy it can be much easier to get close. One more opportunity to get the ML out too!

 

[Lawn Racer]

I would say that hunting is a little better if anything after a fresh snow. It all depends.