- The sheer-size of Hoosier National Forest makes it one of Indiana's hunting hot spots. You will have your choice of hunting deep in the forest, where rabbits are plentiful -- or sticking to the edges along the roads. There are also a large number of ranchers on the grounds that are willing to rent you an area to hunt, and you have a good chance of being the only hunter in that area. Forest openings provide seedlings and shrubbery that attract large groupings of rabbits.
- This facility is controlled by Indiana's Department of Natural Resources and can only be hunted with a valid permit card and hunting pass. Cottontail rabbit hunting is common along the river with firearms, but rabbits cannot be removed from holes or tree hollows. Hunting swamp rabbits is not allowed. Pigeon River provides well-regulated hunting grounds with strict safety procedures; which makes this a good place for novice hunters. You can also practice shooting skills on their target range.
- The Chinook Fish and Wildlife area is public land offering rabbit hunting to residents and non-residents throughout the season. Rabbit trapping is also allowed; but permission must be secured first, through a drawing held on the first Saturday in October. The Pittman-Robertson Federal program continually funds restocking of wildlife, ensuring that the wildlife population is plentiful throughout the season. Hunters have over 2,141 acres of land to hunt.
- Patoka Lake was originally built by the Army Corps of Engineers and is a full-service recreational facility. Rabbit hunting on the grounds can be done by individual hunters, or you have the option of guided rabbit hunts by companies like J&R Guide Services. Once you sign the liability waiver and show proof of license, you will have access to the entire area. You must record all game taken with you on a hunting card that will be turned-in at the end of the day.
Hoosier National Forest
Pigeon River
Chinook Fish and Wildlife Area
Patoka Lake
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