I'm sure a lot of you are aware but for those who are not...I was told this morning when calling to reserve my area at Big Oaks that should the government shutdown continue there will be no hunting in Big Oaks. Many thanks to our d-bag prez

Both parties at fault.

From what I hear this might help the population at Big Oaks.

What else does it affect? Can people still purchase licenses?Check deer in? Guess I'm not sure if it affects IN gov or just National issue? Lots of questions out there I'm sure.

Just the Federal government will be affected.

Obama and Reid...those are who to blame.....

Love to write what I really think.... Better not.

Is it 2014 November yet?

Just bumping this back up to the top to be sure everyone is aware who was hoping to hunt downt here this weekend. I called this morning and he said the hunt will NOT happen if the govt isn't back up and running. Now it's gone to far when it starts to effect our deer season!!!

How long will it take to open them back up when they get funding? Ive got a 2 day hunt coming up at BO and have rooms reserved in Madison that want a 48 hour cancellation notice. h.h.

Once a bill gets approved and signed then it is open for business the next day....

Call them horn and ask..... I believe there is someone there during day answering the phone!!!!

(812) 273-0783

That mean I don't need a federal stamp to waterfowl hunt cause these clowns wanna act like children??? Bet I still do ad we are still paying taxes aren't we??

Oh you better have that stamp or they will burn you...

Called this week about my Oct 19/20 primitive hunt. Was told they would prob need a full days lead time to be open for a hunt. I.E. if govt opens on Fri afternoon don't expect to hunt Saturday. Guess as it relates to my hunt I hope govt reopens on wed or th next week.

Oh I already have my stamp.

For all you guys who have been drawn I hope you don't miss out on your hunts, good luck to all.

Guy I know of killed a 188 across from big oaks along 421 the other day. East side of 421. Man I'm hopin the govt gets their shat together. My spot in there this year should be good with the acorn crop goin on this year. Hopin for my 4th wall hanger from big oaks.. We will see. Really gonna suck if I'm already tagged out here I know that. Of course the corns gonna have to come down for that prolly. I'm surrounded by it and it's hurtin

Pic of the 188!?!?
Yea im sure hoping to be in there next weekend

Our farm is a few miles east of 421 and not one oak dropped that we can find on 1500 acres. Hope your spot produced in there Parke

Sure hope to get to do a couple days worth of sitting next weekend. From news I'm seeing looks like govt for better or worse prob be up and running by midweek. Appreciate the help Mr Fullrut.
Now to dial in the renegade again w the newly modified rear sight!

Sorry I don't have pic. Guy showed me on his phone. French: thanks for the info. I was just assuming because oaks at my house and lease in parke and a guy I know leases in Jefferson co. All have loaded oaks. Man I'm hopin they're on in there otherwise I'll be hurtin

Yeah it stinks for us not having any oaks dropping. Only one we do have is at the lodge we stay at. We had a mild summer to.

Can i still call and reserve my area? Even if the shutdown still doesnt let us hunt?

Yes - they are still answering phones.

PM sent Frenchj.

Ya that sounds like a stroke of bad luck French. Everything I'm hearing is that oaks are loaded and my white oaks on the lease are dropping as i type. Hopin this cool front helps movement this weekend...even though there is still standing corn surrounding me.
What do you think about nuts Fullrut? Arent you supposed to be the guy with all the answers

Its gonna be a close one if we get to hunt this weekend!

Anybody know the cutoff date for the hunt this weekend?

I'm sayin Thursday.. If they start back up Friday I'll be calling big oaks to check.. I don't see why they wouldn't have it if it's up and running Friday but guess they may need a day in advance. My hunt isn't til nov3 and 4 so I'm hopin they're up and runnin

They told me they would need at least a full day of time to prepair for people to come in the gate. so I would assume if Goverment goes on Thursday the hunt would happen this weekend. Im on there on the 4th and would rather be in there for the primitive hunt but didnt get drawn. Good luck if you guys get to hunt.

Fullrut your mail box is full.

Well I hope its open this weekend. Called today, got voicemail.

Big Oaks was getting prepared today for the hunt in anticipation that the government will open.

Emptied it Jeremy, Thanks

Them safety briefings on Friday should be a packed!!!

Well I'm hopin to be at a 3pm safety briefing. Probably with 200 of my closest Friends hahaha.