Talk with Members from ND, SD, NE, KS, MN, IA, MO, WI, IL, IN, MI & OH Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:35:19 +0000 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:35:19 +0000 Bowhunting.com Forums https://forums.bowhunting.com/forums/midwest.66/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:21:09 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/2024-indiana-deer-report-summary.102783/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/2024-indiana-deer-report-summary.102783/ invalid@example.com (0317) 0317
https://www.in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife/files/fw-deer-summary-report-2024.pdf]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2025 17:49:50 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/major-changes-to-indiana-deer-regulations-2025.102495/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/major-changes-to-indiana-deer-regulations-2025.102495/ invalid@example.com (0317) 0317 Changes to Indiana’s hunting deer regulations include:

• The statewide bag limit is 6 antlerless deer and 1 antlered deer, except for in Deer Reduction Zones and during youth seasons.
• There is a newly created County Antlerless Bag Limit instead of season antlerless bag limits and the County Bonus Antlerless Quota.
• Hunters cannot harvest an antlerless deer with a firearm during firearms season on Fish & Wildlife-managed properties as well as Salamonie,...

Major changes to Indiana deer regulations/2025]]> 3 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 22:09:29 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/looking-for-lease-in-wisconsin.102586/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/looking-for-lease-in-wisconsin.102586/ invalid@example.com (zander4320) zander4320 1 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 19:39:20 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/any-signs-of-ehd-yet-with-all-the-heat.102436/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/any-signs-of-ehd-yet-with-all-the-heat.102436/ invalid@example.com (0317) 0317 7 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 23:18:09 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/2023-indiana-deer-summary-report.102342/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/2023-indiana-deer-summary-report.102342/ invalid@example.com (0317) 0317
https://www.in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife/files/fw-deer-summary-report-2023.pdf]]> 6 Fri, 04 Jul 2025 15:16:02 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/new-to-hunting-and-bows.102403/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/new-to-hunting-and-bows.102403/ invalid@example.com (JakeS111) JakeS111
Thank you, and have a great day!]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:18:30 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/another-cwd-case-posey-co-indiana.102281/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/another-cwd-case-posey-co-indiana.102281/ invalid@example.com (0317) 0317
Friday, February 21, 2025

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed Indiana’s second positive case of chronic wasting disease (CWD). CWD is a neurological disease that affects deer, resulting in their eventual death. The positive, wild white-tailed deer was a 2.5-year-old male harvested in Posey County.

CWD has been detected in wild deer in 36 states, including all states bordering Indiana.

During...

another CWD case ... Posey Co. Indiana ..]]> 1 Sun, 13 Apr 2025 02:23:19 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/2025-2026-indiana-deer-regs-dates.102330/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/2025-2026-indiana-deer-regs-dates.102330/ invalid@example.com (0317) 0317 ...

https://www.in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wil...eer-hunting-questions-and-answers/#Bag_Limits

ex :
How many multi-season antlerless licenses can I use?

The statewide limit for antlerless deer is six, so you...

2025/2026 Indiana deer regs/dates]]> 1 Sun, 19 Jan 2025 20:07:20 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/cost-of-canned-hunt.102243/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/cost-of-canned-hunt.102243/ invalid@example.com (a_Critter) a_Critter
I have never paid to hunt, probably will never. But I can create a summation of approximately what it costs me to manage my property to enhance my hunt. Agricultural, stands, clearings, maintenance, etc. Lot of time and effort. I suppose ownership and taxes...

Cost of Canned Hunt]]> 3 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 21:30:04 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/indiana-license-changes.101992/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/indiana-license-changes.101992/ invalid@example.com (0317) 0317
for those who live/hunt Indiana there have been some changes in the deer licenses and regulations ... including the use of 'Drones' for recovery of deer

Check the INDNR website for exact changes

Rule & Regulation Changes
In 2024, the Indiana state legislature passed a law allowing the use of drones to locate and recover legally taken wild animals. Catastrophically disabled veterans who are residents of Indiana also now have four free hunting...

Indiana License Changes ..]]> 2 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:48:14 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/indiana-ehd-outbreak.102018/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/indiana-ehd-outbreak.102018/ invalid@example.com (0317) 0317
A significant number of suspected EHD cases have been reported in deer in Wabash, Allen, Pike, Warrick, Miami, Huntington, and Porter counties along with additional reports typical for what is reported each year in 22 other counties. As of Aug. 28, DNR has tested deer and confirmed EHD in Wabash, Allen, Huntington, Wells, Porter, and Perry counties....

Indiana EHD outbreak ...]]> 5 Wed, 29 May 2024 01:55:34 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/northwest-wisconsin-just-a-few-questions.101894/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/northwest-wisconsin-just-a-few-questions.101894/ invalid@example.com (Travis Branzell) Travis Branzell
I have loads of experience chasing mule deer, elk, sheep, and antelope out west, but never a whitetail with a bow. Just getting into deer is my goal. I'm not looking for any secret spots, I'm just looking for some answers to a few...

Northwest Wisconsin - Just a few questions]]> 2 Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:06:16 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/in-hunters-reg-question.101649/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/in-hunters-reg-question.101649/ invalid@example.com (dnoodles) dnoodles @tynimiller and @pastorjim08 and anyone else I am missing-

looking to get into some Indiana late season hunting and I see they have a separate crossbow liscense vs. regular archery. As it's late season and I really want some meat in the freezer, I want the option (if legal) to do either/or.

If I buy (only) a crossbow license, can I still hunt w/ a verticle bow? I can't find where it's expressly forbidden; in the regs it's clear you can't hunt w/ a...

IN hunters, reg question]]> 29 Fri, 01 Dec 2023 01:12:03 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/ft-leonardwood-hunters.101662/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/ft-leonardwood-hunters.101662/ invalid@example.com (Slugger) Slugger
Sent from my SM-G990U using Bowhunting.com Forums mobile app]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:51:42 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/northern-missouri.100228/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/northern-missouri.100228/ invalid@example.com (mhouck06) mhouck06
I plan to take 2-3 weeks for my Iowa hunt. I want to take full advantage of waiting 5-6 years. If I luck out and tag out early on my Iowa trip, I would like to head down to Missouri to try my luck there.

I am starting to do...

Northern Missouri]]> 4 Fri, 21 Jul 2023 20:03:14 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/short-film-in-southeast-wisconsin-seeking-talent.101361/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/short-film-in-southeast-wisconsin-seeking-talent.101361/ invalid@example.com (Jason Roberts) Jason Roberts
I'm a Los Angeles based filmmaker, born and raised in Southeast Wisconsin. I'm shooting a short film near Lake Geneva, WI this November and am looking for a leading man, the role of "Jack."

Shoot dates: November 3rd - 5th, 2023
Age Range: Late 40s to 60s.

In "Open Season," Jack, in the twilight of his bow hunting days, encounters a reckless thief who steals his hard-earned buck after a successful kill. Jack pursues him on the road. The thief loses control of his vehicle,...

Short film in Southeast Wisconsin seeking talent.]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2022 12:14:39 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/il-fall-plot.100838/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/il-fall-plot.100838/ invalid@example.com (Jhilt44) Jhilt44 2 Sun, 28 Aug 2022 02:35:50 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/bowstring.100387/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/bowstring.100387/ invalid@example.com (Dman70) Dman70 1 Mon, 15 Aug 2022 22:29:15 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/wi-black-river-state-forest.100800/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/wi-black-river-state-forest.100800/ invalid@example.com (Wapiti426) Wapiti426 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 03:28:59 +0000 https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/new-here.100787/ https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/new-here.100787/ invalid@example.com (Snortwheeze) Snortwheeze
Just what I need another thing too browse but eh, what the hell. Why not! Met some friends on that one. It's getting close..]]> 1