What caliber?

[mrobison90]

What caliber do y'all hunt deer with on public land? State and federal property

 

[cosermann]

Hunt what?

 

[mrobison90]

Hunt what?

Deer

 

[Mij]

 

[Onebad06vtx]

358 wssm

 

[Mij]

What caliber do y'all hunt deer with on public land? State and federal property

12 ga. Slugs, out of a single shot NEF rifled bbl. SB1.

 

[spencer rifle]

12 gauge slugs also, out of a Mossberg 500, though I might be looking to expand to 10mm.
All my deer rifles are .308, so no go on public land.

 

[bwframe]

Why should public ground be differerent from private for caliber? Still wonder why we allow our state minders to regulate us on this?


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[two70]

When I still hunted public land it was with a .358 WSSM but if I were to do so again it would probably be with a .350 Legend.

 

[Michigan Slim]

.50 caliber Thomson Center Renegade. Patched round ball. 80 grains ffg

 

[Mij]

Why should public ground be differerent from private for caliber? Still wonder why we allow our state minders to regulate us on this?


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Typically I’m of the opinion that less .gov is better. But in this case I’ll defer to the game biologist, after all they are the ones in charge of all things wildlife.

Some here don’t remember when deer in Indiana were unknown, it’s because of the efforts of a few sportsman and work by wildlife professionals that brought the deer herd to where it is today. Just like the recent reintroduction of Turkey and river otter.

Without proper regulations we would be back to no deer or other wild critters of value just like it was in recent past history.
JMO.

 

[Jaybird1980]

I don't hunt public land, but if I did it would be with the same 44 Mag that I use on private property.

 

[mrobison90]

12 gauge slugs also, out of a Mossberg 500, though I might be looking to expand to 10mm.
All my deer rifles are .308, so no go on public land.

Yeah, i got a sweet deal on a 30-06. And unfortunately I don't know anyone out here.
So no private land hunting for me

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Yeah, i got a sweet deal on a 30-06. And unfortunately I don't know anyone out here.
So no private land hunting for me

Oddly enough, it's legal to hunt squirrel or rabbit, etc. on public ground with a 30-06 here, so maybe you can still get some use out of it!

Apparently, shooting up into a tree at a squirrel with a centerfire rifle makes the bullet turn into pixie dust before it falls to the ground. But shooting horizontally, or at a downward angle from a stand is just too dangerous if you're shooting at a deer.

 

[mrobison90]

Oddly enough, it's legal to hunt squirrel or rabbit, etc. on public ground with a 30-06 here, so maybe you can still get some use out of it!

Apparently, shooting up into a tree at a squirrel with a centerfire rifle makes the bullet turn into pixie dust before it falls to the ground. But shooting horizontally, or at a downward angle from a stand is just too dangerous if you're shooting at a deer.

 

[bwframe]

Typically I’m of the opinion that less .gov is better. But in this case I’ll defer to the game biologist, after all they are the ones in charge of all things wildlife.

Some here don’t remember when deer in Indiana were unknown, it’s because of the efforts of a few sportsman and work by wildlife professionals that brought the deer herd to where it is today. Just like the recent reintroduction of Turkey and river otter.

Without proper regulations we would be back to no deer or other wild critters of value just like it was in recent past history.
JMO.

How do these game biologists determine the deer are differerent on public ground than those on private ground? What about the crossover deer, that run both sides of the line?

Who are these game biologists? How'd they get the job with such influence? Got names, so we may reasearch their history, work record, politics?


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[mrobison90]

12 gauge slugs also, out of a Mossberg 500, though I might be looking to expand to 10mm.
All my deer rifles are .308, so no go on public land.

Looks like I'm looking for a 28" barrel for my 870 to get me by...

 

[Mij]

How do these game biologists determine the deer are differerent on public ground than those on private ground? What about the crossover deer, that run both sides of the line?

Who are these game biologists? How'd they get the job with such influence? Got names, so we may reasearch their history, work record, politics?


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No I don’t know the names of the game biologists of each of the different game districts in the state. The two I did know retired. Dean Zimmerman and Bob Porch. But they are listed along with they’er e mail address in the Ind. hunting and fishing guide. Each div. has different biologists waterfowl, fur bearers, fisheries, upland game, and so on. I’m not going to argue with you about my opinion on game or game laws. And if you want the info you can do your own research for such matters.

I personally don’t give a hoot about they’re politics, I can only base my opinion on being a hunter, trapper, fisherman, furbuyer, for over 70 years. And seeing the results of they’re work.

So, now I’ve told you how to get they’re names and contact info, go do the research you seem to want. Hope you have a good season.

edit: Forgot to add, you can find Ind. State jobs on the public access job search site. That’s where most folks go to find a job with the state. I known that’s where I found mine.

 

[tcecil88]

.350 Legend is the current flavor of the season for me.

 

[Bigtanker]

I know a few that are using the Hi-Point 10mm carbine.