Willow Slough small game

[EvilKidsMeal]

This is probably a dumb question but the DNR site isn't perfectly clear.

For small game hunting at Willow Slough, do you have to check in with the guys inside the headquarters, or do you just grab the reporting/permit card and go?

The website makes it sound like it's either or, or both. A buddy of mine has always just grabbed a card and went out.

 

[Sniper 79]

I grab a bunch of cards and keep them in the truck. Go whenever I can straight to the woods.

 

[EvilKidsMeal]

I grab a bunch of cards and keep them in the truck. Go whenever I can straight to the woods.

Did you ever check in with the headquarters? Like I said DNR isn't very specific. Wording makes it sound like it could be a few different procedures.

Last time I went with a friend we just grabbed cards and went, because that's what he's always done. Just don't want to run into problems if I happen to cross paths with a conservation officer.

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[Tex281]

I haven’t hunted willow slough but I do hunt at La Salle which I think is the same but not certain. I was confused as well and asked the guy in the office how it works for deer season.
At the headquarters there are clip boards to sign in on for different game. I believe small game is included. You sign in with your hunter number and for area put what parking area your at. Fill out a card which includes your hunter number and parking area from the sign in sheet and carry it with you. Once you’re done hunting you drop the card at one of the drop boxes leaving the parking areas.
When they pick up the cards and compare them to the sign in sheets they know who hunted and what area.
Also, if you were to get hurt or went missing they could check the drop boxes and know if you left the property or not.

 

[Sniper 79]

I've never signed in. That's why I grab the cards so I can go straight to the woods.

I only hunt squirrels. I know bird hunting and deer is different.

 

[EvilKidsMeal]

I've never signed in. That's why I grab the cards so I can go straight to the woods.

I only hunt squirrels. I know bird hunting and deer is different.

Cool deal. I'd mostly go for squirrel as well. Was gonna go today but the friends I would go with couldn't. Lost the motivation to get up and go haha

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[jy951]

I believe you are required to sign in and out each time. You are hunting illegally if you don't.

 

[Tex281]

I believe you are required to sign in and out each time. You are hunting illegally if you don't.

I think this is true as well. The permit card has a space for hunter number which corresponds with the sign in sheet. I was checked while deer hunting and the CO asked for my license and permit card.


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[EvilKidsMeal]

I think this is true as well. The permit card has a space for hunter number which corresponds with the sign in sheet. I was checked while deer hunting and the CO asked for my license and permit card.


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Is that inside the headquarters or did they have sheets by the cards right outside the door? For some reason, I feel like last time I went, the headquarters wasn't even open.

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[Tex281]

I’ve only hunted at LaSalle which I think is the same.
At LaSalle there are clipboards with sign in sheets for each type of game outside the headquarters building.


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[EvilKidsMeal]

I’ve only hunted at LaSalle which I think is the same.
At LaSalle there are clipboards with sign in sheets for each type of game outside the headquarters building.


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What did you hunt? Small game? Isn't LaSalle mostly marsh?

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[Smokegobbler]

That's the same requirement at J.P, Winamac and Kingsbury. Rabbit populations seem up this year. Fun to get after them with the snow.

 

[Hookeye]

Winamac has a sign in sheet. Do that (think it mostly for liability waiver) and then take your card.
Mississinewa just has sign in boxes (sheets and cards) around the area, no central office.

Have hunted both for small game and deer, for decades.

Have always signed in.

 

[Tex281]

What did you hunt? Small game? Isn't LaSalle mostly marsh?

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There are plenty of woods. A lot of deer and squirrels


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[EvilKidsMeal]

There are plenty of woods. A lot of deer and squirrels


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Are marsh areas designated/marked or do you have to just watch your step?

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[Tex281]

It gets flooded in some areas. I recommend rubber boots, you never know when you’ll end up in ankle deep water.


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