Indiana Sportsman.com - Hunting and Fishing talk - Blogs http://www.indianasportsman.com/forum/blog.php Indiana fishing and Indiana hunting forums, hunting and fishing classifeds, indiana hunting and fishing photo gallery, indiana classifieds, product reviews. en Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:37:44 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.indianasportsman.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg Indiana Sportsman.com - Hunting and Fishing talk - Blogs http://www.indianasportsman.com/forum/blog.php Hovey Lake is rockin the catfish! http://www.indianasportsman.com/forum/blog.php?b=53 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:00:41 GMT Had a blast at Hovey. Here's how we do it. Most of Hovey Lake is only 7 feet deep. We still haven't found a deeper spot but there's so much water there, I don't know if we'll cover it all with a trolling motor. Anyway, I use my fish finder and just locate larger fish that seem to be holding 4 to 6 feet down. You have to keep your minnow off of the bottom. Use a bobber and send the minnow to battle 4 to 5 feet down. We've been doing great there all summer. We've caught most of our catfish in seven feet of water near the middle of the lake. It seems strange but it's working! Give Hovey Lake in Mt. Vernon, Indiana a try for catfish, you'll have a great time.
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]]> brooksmagic http://www.indianasportsman.com/forum/blog.php?b=53 Laporte area lakes http://www.indianasportsman.com/forum/blog.php?b=52 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 04:26:03 GMT Anyone who bass fishes in the laporte area let me know where you have some good luck and when. I fish clear lake stone lake and a few random small farm ponds around the laporte area. Anyone who bass fishes in the laporte area let me know where you have some good luck and when. I fish clear lake stone lake and a few random small farm ponds around the laporte area. ]]> cody9811 http://www.indianasportsman.com/forum/blog.php?b=52 Grouse in the Manistee? http://www.indianasportsman.com/forum/blog.php?b=51 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 01:44:50 GMT ---Quote (Originally by FieldKing)--- Anyone ever hunt the Manistee national forest in Michigan for Grouse, is it worth going? ---End Quote--- I have. It can be worthwhile in spots. Have to scout for those Aspen stands.
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Anyone ever hunt the Manistee national forest in Michigan for Grouse, is it worth going?
I have. It can be worthwhile in spots. Have to scout for those Aspen stands. ]]> Steve http://www.indianasportsman.com/forum/blog.php?b=51 smallmouth lures http://www.indianasportsman.com/forum/blog.php?b=50 Fri, 28 May 2010 01:22:42 GMT whats your alltime favorite river smallies lure? mine panther martin in sallamander pattern whats your alltime favorite river smallies lure?

mine panther martin in sallamander pattern ]]> trouthunter http://www.indianasportsman.com/forum/blog.php?b=50 Bluegrass FWA http://www.indianasportsman.com/forum/blog.php?b=49 Mon, 24 May 2010 05:38:19 GMT :fish:Gonna try Bluegrass again tomorrow. Taking my wife and four year old son. We are planning to fish for Bass, Bluegill, and maybe some Channel Cat if there is time. I will post how it goes. I love some input from some experience anglers on the Bluegrass FWA and surrounding area. :fish:Gonna try Bluegrass again tomorrow. Taking my wife and four year old son. We are planning to fish for Bass, Bluegill, and maybe some Channel Cat if there is time. I will post how it goes. I love some input from some experience anglers on the Bluegrass FWA and surrounding area. ]]> brooksmagic http://www.indianasportsman.com/forum/blog.php?b=49 Mid-life insanity http://www.indianasportsman.com/forum/blog.php?b=47 Fri, 14 May 2010 02:31:30 GMT Back during the Super Bowl, I saw a commercial. I know, go figure. This one, however, caught my imagination rather than my eye. It was for a contest on the Discovery Channel called "Fan vs Wild". 4 entrants would be selected to compete in a series of "survival" challenges, and the winner will be featured in an episode of Man vs Wild. I had to enter! And I did!

The entry form was pretty straight forward....name, age, e-mail, disclaimer statement. The usual. Plus, 2 essay entries. 300 words to convince them that I'm the kind of outdoorsman that can go the distance with Bear. And 300 words to convince them that I'm interesting enough to put on TV. "Tell us about your adventures." Man, what a deflating sentence. I'm not a marathon mountain biker, or an Alaskan Kodiak bear wrestler, or even a Georgia Bigfoot tracker. I'm just a middle aged outdoorsman from central Indiana. Don't get me wrong, I've done some things in my day. but I certainly wouldn't call myself an Adventurer. I don't remember what I wrote, but I filled it all in, and clicked "SUBMIT". Now I'm waiting to hear my call to fame.

I'm fairly certain they won't call me. It'll be four 20-something studs with long flowing blond locks, and washboard abs who free dive the Marianas Trench. And I'm OK with that. I just didn't want this to be another one of those times I'll look back on and say "I wish I hadda..." I'm also using this opportunity as incentive to finally work a little harder at shaping back up. I had a scare in February, and if trying to be ready for Bear helps to make me healthier, it was worth the time to enter.

My greatest fear is that they WILL call. Then what? I'll give it my best shot, and what happens happens. And I'll love every miserable minute of it. And if they don't I'll sit in my recliner with a cold beer and grouse about how much better I could have done. It's a Win-Win proposition. ]]> Flintlocker http://www.indianasportsman.com/forum/blog.php?b=47 National Forest Access Blockage http://www.indianasportsman.com/forum/blog.php?b=46 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:00:05 GMT Recent update: The gate was opened, but not removed as was required by driectives of the County Attorney. Followiing the gate opening, An adjecent land owner, belived to be the person who actually constructed and installed the gate, dug out the creek crossing such that no vehicle could pass, nor a... Recent update: The gate was opened, but not removed as was required by driectives of the County Attorney. Followiing the gate opening, An adjecent land owner, belived to be the person who actually constructed and installed the gate, dug out the creek crossing such that no vehicle could pass, nor a hunter could cross without hip boots, and then placed a very large tree trunk across the National Forest road way directly above the creek. Thus keeping the National Forest closed to any hunters. :mad:
Hear-say, has it that these land owner, who control all the property incirculing the National Forest have made arrangements to lease out their adjecent property to out or state hunters. I have been personnaly told by other residents that this is true, but I have no direct proof.
I have taken pictures of the obstructions and forwarded them to the National Forest officials and again pleading for them to inforce the law. :banghead3
I respectfully ask all our Indiana hunters to take an interest in this effort to keep our public land open. Is there anyone out there who will stand with me.? ]]> smiley007 http://www.indianasportsman.com/forum/blog.php?b=46 <![CDATA[It's official. Spring is here.]]> http://www.indianasportsman.com/forum/blog.php?b=44 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:13:35 GMT We all have that one event, date, or sign that signals the end of winter and the "official" start of spring. Sandhills in the air, cardinals calling from the tree out front, and temps above freezing all tell me that it's coming, but spring starts the day I pull my fishing rods out of storage and respool them! Spring started Wednesday. There is nothing like a freshly spooled reel, a freshly tied knot, to give a sportsman hope for the new year.

Today, I'll pull out the tackle boxes and take inventory. I'm sure I"ll find that I have just enough to outfit that first trip to the river which will probably have to happen this weekend. I'm equally sure I'll find that I need more stuff. I always do.

Hoorah for Spring. The birds are chirping, the sun is shining, and my reels are spooled! ]]> Flintlocker http://www.indianasportsman.com/forum/blog.php?b=44 Any yote tips? http://www.indianasportsman.com/forum/blog.php?b=42 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:22:27 GMT Hey, just wondering if anyone had tips for a new coyote hunter? Hey, just wondering if anyone had tips for a new coyote hunter? ]]> BackwoodsBoy http://www.indianasportsman.com/forum/blog.php?b=42 New at coyote hunting. Any tips? http://www.indianasportsman.com/forum/blog.php?b=41 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:32:23 GMT Hey, I'm new to this site, and new at coyote hunting. I was wondering if there wa anybody that could give me a few helpful pointers to lead me in the right direction. I have already purchased a rabbit in distress call and a quivering rabbit decoy. I have a remmington .243 and it shoot accuratly out to 400 yds. What should I do now? ]]> BackwoodsBoy http://www.indianasportsman.com/forum/blog.php?b=41 Sb 304 http://www.indianasportsman.com/forum/blog.php?b=40 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:35:27 GMT To all IND.res. our hunting an gun future is on the line with this SB 304. IT will affect us, our children an grandchildrens future to own an pass down our hunting rifles an shotguns.If we fail to act many hunters will have abig suprise! hunting season 2011 an maybe even deer season 2010. PLEASE!... To all IND.res. our hunting an gun future is on the line with this SB 304. IT will affect us, our children an grandchildrens future to own an pass down our hunting rifles an shotguns.If we fail to act many hunters will have abig suprise! hunting season 2011 an maybe even deer season 2010. PLEASE! protect our right an freedoms call yr senator today tell him HExx NO! to SB 304.
Failing to do so means if u arnt able to hunt the 2011 season means only u are to blame... Remember HUNT safe an respect outhers. LH from Northern IND. ]]> right to bare arms http://www.indianasportsman.com/forum/blog.php?b=40 skull hunter http://www.indianasportsman.com/forum/blog.php?b=39 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 14:11:03 GMT does anyone the the law about picking up road kill for there skulls ??????????????? does anyone the the law about picking up road kill for there skulls ??????????????? ]]> hiker1 http://www.indianasportsman.com/forum/blog.php?b=39 Happy Birthday, BSA http://www.indianasportsman.com/forum/blog.php?b=38 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:51:57 GMT In September of 1972, a young boy and his Dad attended an evening meeting in the school cafeteria. The boy wanted to be a Cub Scout. The Pack needed leaders, so at the end of the night, both the boy and his Dad started a journey together that would span decades.

I'm not sure that either of us knew that night just what we were getting ourselves into. Den Meetings, Pack Meetings, Day Camp and Pinewood Derby races. Summer Camp, Order of the Arrow, and Woodbadge. There was so much to do, so many opportunities. We both loved it. Scouting became a family affair. As my 4 brothers came of age, they joined. My Mother even got into the act, and 30 years later she is still involved. As we grew older, the opportunities expanded. We boys all made the trip to Philmont, the High Adventure base in New Mexico, and all 5 achieved the Eagle Scout rank. And thru it all, our parents and other committed adults shared and facilitated our success. Eventually, my sons became Scouts. And like my father, I volunteered my time and talents. I cherish my time in Scouts. I'm sure there are many here do, too.

Our experience is not unique. Over the years, Scouting has provided untold boys an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, to learn new skills, and to develop character. Scouts have been Presidents, astronauts, leaders of industry and the good solid men that make every community work. Scouting, some would argue, is a cornerstone organization that shapes the leaders of tomorrow.

This month marks the 100th Anniversary of Scouting in America. Over the past Century untold numbers of young men have worn the green uniform. Untold moms and dads have given their time not only to their own kids, but to all of the kids in their community.

If you were a scout, take a moment to remember the great times you had. If you were a Leader, Thanks. You made a difference to someone.

Happy Birthday, BSA. And here's to another Century of service to the youth of America. ]]> Flintlocker http://www.indianasportsman.com/forum/blog.php?b=38 Blocking Access to Hoosier National Forest http://www.indianasportsman.com/forum/blog.php?b=37 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:00:46 GMT Blocking Hoosier National Forest Hunting Areas I am disappointed that some land owners are attempting to block access to our Hoosier National forest hunting areas. Currently I am in dispute with nasty situation in Perry County concerning a landowner who has placed a steel gate and barbed... Blocking Hoosier National Forest Hunting Areas

I am disappointed that some land owners are attempting to block access to our Hoosier National forest hunting areas.

Currently I am in dispute with nasty situation in Perry County concerning a landowner who has placed a steel gate and barbed wire across a public access near Derby In.

Have complained to the state and local National Forest Offices in Tell City and Bedford. National Forest officials tell me that they are working on the issue. Lost access to a very large National Forest area during this hunting season due to this illegal closer.

Has anyone else had a similar experience, and what can we do as group to keep access to our shrinking public hunting areas.

I will update this post with the further information on how this situation is being handled by the state and national forest officials. Let’s keep our public areas open to all of us. ]]> smiley007 http://www.indianasportsman.com/forum/blog.php?b=37 Northern Indiana Sportsman http://www.indianasportsman.com/forum/blog.php?b=35 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:54:15 GMT ---Quote (Originally by musclemustangjoe)--- Hello everyone, i am fairly new to ice fishing and just wanted to see if anyone knows of some good spots to try my luck in northern indiana around steuben county.:fish: ---End Quote--- thanks
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Hello everyone, i am fairly new to ice fishing and just wanted to see if anyone knows of some good spots to try my luck in northern indiana around steuben county.:fish:
thanks ]]> musclemustangjoe http://www.indianasportsman.com/forum/blog.php?b=35