Marsh Minute #22
Date: August 30, 2010
Topic: Grand Kankakee Marsh 2010 Dove Season
Dove season at the park will run from Sept. 1, 2010- Sept. 10, 2010.
We will be hunting four fields all located in Goose Lake.
All together the fields have room for 36 hunters.
Draw time will occur at 12 pm at the check-in cabin.
Hunting hours are from 1:00 to 5:00 pm.
Remember, as of last year, a game bird habitat stamp is mandatory
along with other license requirements.
For
a complete list of park rules and regulations click here http://lakecountyparks.com/hunter.htm.
To comment on this post
please email info@lakecountyparks.com.
If you have any questions about park programs please call (219) 552-0033
See you at the park!!!
Chris Orange, GKM property manager
Marsh
Minute #21
Date:
July 20, 2010
Topic: Information about 2010
Dove Season and Youth Deer Hunt Information.
Start of the 2010-2011 Grand Kankakee Marsh hunting season is almost here. Here is some information about the first two seasons that open at the park.
Dove Hunters: Sunflowers are doing well and it appears as if we are on course for a successful dove season. We currently have a total of four fields that will be open for hunting at the start of the season. As of now season dates have not been set by the federal government, but we will post the dates as soon as they are announced. For a complete list of park rules and regulations click here http://lakecountyparks.com/hunter.htm
Youth Deer Hunters: Youth deer season is Sept. 25 and 26 2010. RULES HAVE CHANGED SINCE LAST YEAR SO MAKE SURE AND READ THE NEW REGULATIONS IN 2010-2011 INDIANA HUNTING AND TRAPPING REGULATIONS BEFORE COMING TO HUNT AT THE PARK. The biggest change is that youths will be allowed to harvest antlered or antlerless deer. Grand Kankakee Marsh County will once again offer the youth hunt free of charge. Youth hunters must have a valid Indiana hunting license, be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age and older, and wear hunter orange while hunting. Draw time will be 5:00 am. For a complete list of park rules and regulations click here http://lakecountyparks.com/hunter.htm
To comment on this post please email info@lakecountyparks.com. If you have any questions about park programs please call (219) 552-0033
See you at the park!!! Chris Orange, GKM property manager
Marsh Minute #20
Topic: Frequently
Asked Questions about Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, and Hiking.
Question #1:
What is allowed on the levy trails at Grand Kankakee Marsh County
Park?
Answer#1:
At GKM you are allowed to hike, ride horses, and mountain bike any
of the river levy trails and interior levy trails.
GKM has more than 30 miles of levy trails throughout the park.
Please note all off-road vehicles are strictly forbidden in the
park. Also the park is closed
to the non hunting public during the hunting season. Trails may be
closed during special events like the annual Voyageur Rendezvous the
weekend after Mother's Day in May.
Question #2:
Is there anything I should be made aware of before using the trails
at the park?
Answer #2:
Yes, be aware that water levels often vary within the park and we
are subject to seasonal flooding. This
seasonal flooding may cause some interior levies to become impassable.
Also critters like muskrats and ground hogs may burrow into levies
make them unstable. Park staff
tries to monitor levies closely, however if you find an animal hole please
let us know and we will repair it as soon as possible.
Finally, remember to bring your bug spray!!!
Question #3:
Are there any special rules
and regulations about when and where I can go?
Answer #3:
Just a few. During
the non hunting season hikers, and bike riders are allowed to go anywhere
in the park they choose. Horse
riders are asked to please stay off the turf around the cabin and picnic
shelter across the street. Also,
remember to clean up after your animals. Trail maps can be found online,
or in the mail box by the pop machine.
I recommend if this is your first visit to the park that you stay
on or near the river levy trail until you have learned your way around
park.
To comment on this post please email info@lakecountyparks.com. If you have any questions about park programs please call (219) 552-0033.
See you at the Park!!!! GKM property manager Chris Orange
Marsh Minute #19
Topic: Whooping Crane and River Otter
Earlier this spring park staff was excited to see two protected species of animals in the Park.
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Whooping Crane: One of North America’s most spectacular birds. Adult birds stand 45-50 inches high, and are pure white with black wings tips. Whooping cranes also have red on their foreheads and checks. The Whooping Crane was reduced by hunting and habitat destruction to about 15 birds in 1937. Strictly monitored and protected the current population is around 300 birds. Park staff spotted this bird at many different locations throughout the park with large flocks of Sandhill Cranes. The crane did not stay long, but park staff was excited to see such a rare bird in the park.
- River Otter: River otters were reintroduced to Indiana in the mid-to late-1990’s. The distribution of river otter has expanded every since reintroduction and they potentially can be found throughout the state. River otters are a protected species and care should be taken around them.
To comment on this post please email info@lakecountyparks.com. If you have any questions about park programs please call (219) 552-0033.
See you at the Park!!!! GKM property manager Chris Orange
Marsh Minute # 18
Topic: Spring Birding at Grand Kankakee Marsh
After a long cold winter it finally appears as if spring has “sprung”. This is one of the best times of the year to get out in the park and view many different kinds of migratory bird species. Below I have made a short list of some of the birds I saw in the park this spring. Come out to the park make your own list and let us know what you saw.
GKM Birds spotted March 20, 2010
Species of Bird |
Where Spotted |
How Many |
|
Hooded Merganser |
Brown Ditch/Hog Marsh |
6 |
|
Blue Winged-Teal |
Gooselake |
25+ |
|
Northern Pintail |
Hog Marsh |
50+ |
|
Wood Duck |
Throughout Park |
50+ |
|
Wild Turkey |
Gooselake |
7 |
|
Sandhill Crane |
Gooselake/Hog Marsh |
25+ |
|
Red-headed Woodpecker |
Cabin |
6 |
|
Belted Kingfisher |
River Levy in Area I |
1 |
To comment on this post please email info@lakecountyparks.com. If you have any questions about park programs please call (219) 552-0033.
See you at the Park!!!! GKM property manager Chris Orange
Marsh
Minute 17
Date:
January 18, 2010
Hunting Season Conclusion
The
Grand Kankakee Marsh hunting season came to an end with the end of goose
season on January 18, 2010. A
total of 13 geese were harvested at GKM during the 2009 goose season.
Hunting will resume again with the 2010 dove season in September
2010. Thanks to all of the
staff, hunters, and volunteers that helped to make the 2009 hunting season
a success.
Marsh Minute Updates
The
Marsh Minute will continue to be updated after hunting season ends with
information about programs and other special happenings at the park.
So make sure to check in and see what is new at GKM.
Grand
Kankakee Marsh reopened to public on January 18, 2010.
See
you at the Park!!!! GKM
property Manager Chris Orange
For questions about hunting program please call (219) 552-0033. To comment on this post please email info@lakecountyparks.com
Marsh Minute 16
Date: January 11, 2010
Goose Season Update
Goose season at the park runs until January 17, 2010. So far this season hunters at the park have harvested 13 geese. Record goose harvest for the park is 67. Daily draw for goose hunting will be at 5:00. If no hunters are present by 7:30 cabin will close. The fee for goose hunting is $7.00 per person per day. Shooting hours are 7:00 am until 2:00 pm. During goose season hunters will be given the opportunity to hunt spots 1,3,5,10,12 and dry field hunting will be available in spots 20,21,15 and 16.
GKM Announcements
Grand Kankakee Marsh has been closed to non hunters since October 1, 2010. On January 18, 2010 the park will reopen to the public. Remember ATVs and snowmobiles are not allowed at GKM.
GKM property Manager Chris Orange
For questions about hunting program please call (219) 552-0033. To comment on this post please email info@lakecountyparks.com
Marsh Minute 15
Date: January 4, 2010
Goose
Season Update
Draw time goose hunting been changed to 5:00 am. Goose season runs until January 17, 2010. The fee for goose hunting is $7.00 per person per day. Shooting hours are 7:00 am until 2:00 pm. During goose season hunters will be given the opportunity to hunt spots 1,3,5,10,12 and dry field hunting will be available in spots 20, 21, 15 and 16.
Deer
Season Wrap Up
Late archery season ended on January 3, 2010. During the 2009 deer season 137 hunters went on a total of 798 outings. Hunters at the park harvested 15 deer with a bow, 6 with firearm, and 9 with a muzzleloader. Deer harvested include 5 button bucks, 12 does, and 13 bucks.
If you have a suggestion or a comment about the hunting program at GKM please email info@lakecountyparks.com. GKM strives to provide the best hunting experience possible and we are always looking for ways to improve.
GKM property Manager Chris Orange
For questions about hunting program please call (219) 552-0033. To comment on this post please email info@lakecountyparks.com
Marsh Minute 14
Date: December 28, 2009
Goose
Season Update
Goose season at the park runs until January 17, 2010. So far this season hunters at the park have harvested 13 geese. Record goose harvest for the park is 67. Daily draw for goose hunting will be at 4:30 am from now until January 3, 2010. After January 3, 2010 draw time will change to 5:00 am. The fee for goose hunting is $7.00 per person per day. Shooting hours are 7:00 am until 2:00 pm. During goose season hunters will be given the opportunity to hunt spots 1,3,5,10,12 and dry field hunting will be available in spots 20, 21, 15 and 16.
Deer
Season Update
Late archery season at the park will run until January 3, 2010. So far this season hunters have harvested 15 deer with a bow, 6 with a firearm, and 9 with a muzzleloader.
Hunter suggestions and comments wanted. If you have a suggestion or a comment about the hunting program at GKM please email info@lakecountyparks.com. GKM strives to provide the best hunting experience possible and we are always looking for ways to improve.
GKM WILL BE CLOSED ON CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS DAY
Have a safe and happy holiday!!!! GKM property Manager Chris Orange
For questions about hunting program please call (219) 552-0033. To comment on this post please email info@lakecountyparks.com
Marsh Minute 13
Date: December 21, 2009
Waterfowl
Season 2009
Duck, coot, and merganser season ended on
December 15, 2009. During the
2009 season 1192 hunters harvested a total of 507 birds.
Species of birds harvested include 198 mallards, 4 black ducks, 182
wood ducks, 68 green wing teal, 19 blue wing teal, 4 pintails, 2 wigeons,
7 gadwall, 21 shovelers, 1 ring bill, and 1 blue bill.
I would like to thank all of the hunters,
volunteers, and staff that allowed us to have a safe and successful
season. I would also like to
thank members of the Kankakee River Hunter Retriever club for donating the
money used to rebuild blinds #2 and #5.
We received many compliments this season about the new blinds.
Goose
Season Update
Goose season at the park runs until January
17, 2010. So far this season
hunters at the park have harvested 13 geese.
Record goose harvest for the park is 67.
Daily draw for goose hunting will be at 4:30 am from now until
January 3, 2010. After January
3, 2010 draw time will change to 5:00 am.
The fee for goose hunting is $7.00 per person per day.
Shooting hours are 7:00 am until 2:00 pm.
During goose season hunters will be given the opportunity to hunt
spots 1,3,5,10,12 and dry field hunting will be available in spots 20, 21,
15 and 16.
Deer
Season Update
Muzzleloader season ended on December 20,
2009. Late archery season at
the park will run until January 3, 2010.
So far this season hunters have harvested 15 deer with a bow, 6
with a firearm, and 9 with a muzzleloader.
GKM
WILL BE CLOSED ON CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS DAY
Have a safe and happy holiday!!!!
GKM property Manager Chris
Orange
For questions about hunting program please
call (219) 552-0033. To
comment on this post please email info@lakecountyparks.com
Marsh Minute 12
Date: December 14, 2009
Waterfowl
Season Update
As of Monday December 14, 2009, 1177 hunters have harvested a total of 520 birds at Grand Kankakee Marsh County Park. In the last week hunters harvested 33 birds. Species of birds harvested in the past week include 32 mallards and 1 gadwall. Duck Season ends on December 15, 2009.
Goose season at the park runs until January 17, 2010. So far this season hunters at the park have harvested 13 geese. Record goose harvest for the park is 67. Daily draw for goose hunting will be at 4:30 am from now until January 3, 2010. After January 3, 2010 draw time will change to 5:00 am. The fee for goose hunting is $7.00 per person per day. Shooting hours are 7:00 am until 2:00 pm. During goose season hunters will be given the opportunity to hunt spots 1,3,5,10,12 and dry field hunting will be available in spots 20, 21, 15 and 16.
Deer
Season Update
Deer season reopened on Saturday December 5 with muzzleloader and late archery. Muzzleloader runs until December 20, 2009 and late archery ends on January 3, 2009. So far this season hunters have harvested 15 deer with a bow, 6 with a firearm, and 7 with a muzzleloader.
See you at the Park!!!! GKM property Manager Chris Orange
For questions about hunting program please call (219) 552-0033. To comment on this post please email info@lakecountyparks.com
Marsh Minute 11
Date: December 7, 2009
Waterfowl Season Update
As of Monday December 7, 2009 1075 hunters
have harvested a total of 487 birds at Grand Kankakee Marsh County Park.
In the last week 74 hunters harvested 20 birds.
Species of birds harvested include 18 mallards, 1 wood duck, and 1
gadwall. Freezing temperatures
have led to ˝ to 1 inch of ice forming over much of the marsh.
Pumping in the front and hunters using the back blinds have been
able to keep some water open. Currently
the park is holding 300 geese and 400 ducks in the open water in the
Gooselake refuge. Conditions
may change quickly due to colder temperatures being forecasted later in
the week. Waterfowl season
ends on December 15, 2009.
Deer
Season Update
Deer season reopened on Saturday December 5
with muzzleloader and late archery. Muzzleloader
runs until December 20, 2009 and late archery ends on January 3, 2009.
So far this season hunters have harvested 13 deer with a bow, 6
with a firearm, and 5 with a muzzleloader.
See you at the Park!!!!
GKM property Manager Chris Orange
For questions about hunting program please call (219) 552-0033. To comment on this post please email info@lakecountyparks.com
Marsh
Minute 10
Date: November 30, 2009
Waterfowl
Season Update
As of November 30, 2009 1075 hunters have harvested a total of 467 birds at Grand Kankakee Marsh County Park. In the last week 115 hunters harvested 40 birds. Species of birds harvested include 27 mallards, 2 wood ducks, 4 shovelers, and 7 canada geese. Hunters are hopeful that colder temperatures and the chance for snow later in the week will increase bird movement. Refuges in the park at gooselake and hog marsh are holding approximately 2,000 ducks and 600 geese. The park is currently hunting spots 1-14.
Deer
Season Update
Deer hunters at the park have harvested a total of 19 deer. Deer season closed on November 30, 2009 and will reopen on December 5, 2009 with muzzleloader and late archery. The check in cabin will be open Monday and Tuesday evening for deer check in.
See you at the Park!!!! GKM property Manager Chris Orange
For questions about hunting program please call (219) 552-0033. To comment on this post please email info@lakecountyparks.com
Marsh
Minute #9
Date:
November 23, 2009
Waterfowl
Season Update:
So far this season 961 hunters have killed a total of 429 birds. During the week of November 16-22, 2009 hunters harvested a total of 20 birds. Species of birds harvested include 17 mallards, 2 wood ducks, and 1 gadwall. Duck season goes until December 15, 2009. Goose season goes until January 17, 2010. We are currently hunting spots 1-14.
Deer
Season Update:
So far this season hunters have harvested 12 deer with a bow, 5 with a firearm, and 1 with a muzzleloader. Early archery and firearms will both close on November 29, 2009. Deer season will reopen on Saturday December 5, 2009. Deer check in cabin will be open from 4:00 am until 6:00pm for the rest of the deer season.
Youth
free hunting days offered by IDNR
On November 28-29, 2009 any resident 17 or younger on the date of the hunt, and accompanied by an adult of at least 18 years of age, can take any legal game in season during these youth free hunting days. The youth hunter does not have to possess a hunting license, HIP number or any stamp but must comply with all other hunting regulations. For more information reference page #18 in the 2009-2010 Indiana Hunting and Trapping Guide.
On the free youth hunt days youth hunters accompanied by an adult will be allowed to waterfowl hunt free of charge at Grand Kankakee Marsh County Park. Remember youth hunters must be accompanied by an adult by a licensed adult. Adults will be still be charged full price on the free youth hunt weekend.
See you at the Park!!!! GKM Park Manager Chris Orange
To comment on this post or to be added to the email update list during hunting season email Info@lakecountyparks.com If you have an questions call cabin at (219) 552-0033
Marsh
Minute #8
Date:
November 16, 2009
Waterfowl
Update
So far this season 859 hunters have
harvested a total of 408 birds. In
the week of November 9, 2009- November 15, 2009 119 hunters harvested a
total of 21 birds. Species of
birds harvested include 14 mallards, 5 shovelers, 1 green wing, and 1 wood
duck. Mild temperatures and
calm weather seem to be keeping birds from moving around.
Hopefully rainy conditions and cooler temperatures will cause new
birds to come south. Currently
the park is holding approximately 1000 birds in the Gooselake and Hog
Marsh refuges.
Deer
Season Update
Deer firearms season began on November
14 and will close on November 29, 2009.
Early archery will also close on November 29, 2009.
After a five day break deer season will resume with muzzleloader
and late archery reopening on December 5,2009.
So far this deer season hunters have harvested a total of 15 deer.
The deer check station is open daily from 4:30 am until 6:00 pm.
See You at the Park!!!!
GKM Park Manager Chris Orange
For more information on the hunting
program at GKM please call (219) 552-0033
Marsh Minute #7
Date: November 9, 2009
Topic: Update of 2009 Waterfowl and Deer Season
Waterfowl
Update
So far this season 740 hunters have harvested a total of 387 birds. From November 2, 2009 – November 8, 2009 hunters harvested a total of 43 birds. The species of birds harvested over the past week include 27 mallards, 3 wood ducks, 6 green wing teal, 2 shovelors, and 4 Canada geese. The refuges in gooselake and hog marsh are still holding a fair amount of birds. However, calm days with clear skies seem to be discouraging new birds from coming south.
The park is currently hunting spots 1-14 and little hickory marsh. Little hickory marsh was opened to hunting on Saturday November 7, 2009. LHM will remain open to hunters as long as we have huntable water.
Deer
Update
Deer harvest for the 2009 season now stands at 11. Deer harvested include 2 antlered deer and 9 anterless deer. Deer firearms season begins on November 14,2009 and goes until November 29, 2009. If you are interested in firearms hunting at GKM please make sure to read and review parks rules and regulations off the link on the home page, or stop by the cabin for a complete print out of all rules. Also remember that GKM does not honor bonus anterless permits. Draw for deer is 5:00 am daily.
Reminder: The deer check station is open daily from 4:30 am until 6:00 pm.
See You at the Park!!! GKM Property Manager Chris Orange
If you have an questions call cabin at (219) 552-0033
Marsh Minute #6
Date: November 2, 2009
Topic: Update of 2009 Waterfowl and Deer Season
Waterfowl
Update
So far this season 562 hunters have harvested a total of 345 birds. From October 26, 2009 – November 1, 2009 hunters harvested a total of 122 birds. Species of birds harvested at the park during the 2009 waterfowl season include 63 mallards, 4 black ducks, 174 wood ducks, 60 green wing teal, 19 blue wing teal, 4 pintail. 2 wigeon, 4 gadwall, 9 shovelers, 2 blue bills, and 4 Canada geese. Over the past week the park has seen an increase in the number of ducks using the refuges in Hog Marsh and Gooselake.
The park is currently hunting spots 1-14. These are the same spots that have been offered since the beginning of the season. Due to the heavy rains at the end of last week all spots have good water. Staff at the park is currently evaluating Little Hickory Marsh and hoping to have it open to hunting at the end of the week. Top producing spots for the 2009 season are 10, 12, and 3.
Deer
Update
Deer harvest for the 2009 season now stands at 10. Hunters have been seeing an increase in deer numbers and movement throughout the park. This increase in activity is often associated with the deer mating season know as “the rut”. If you are interested in deer hunting at Grand Kankakee Marsh County Park please review park regulations located off of the link on the home page.
REMINDER:
GOOSE SEASON REOPENS ON 11/7/2009 and DEER FIREARMS OPENS ON
11/14/2009
To comment on this post or to be added to the email update list during hunting season email Info@lakecountyparks.com
See You at the Park!!! GKM Property Manager Chris Orange. If you have an questions call cabin at (219) 552-0033
Marsh Minute #5
Date: October 26, 2009
Topic: Hunting Season Update
As of October 25, 2009, 352 hunters have harvested a total of 223 birds. The birds harvested were 27 mallards, 2 black ducks, 130 wood ducks, 36 green wing teal, 17 blue wing teal, 1 gadwall, 6 shovelers, and 4 Canada geese. Harvest numbers of wood ducks and mallards have seen an increase over the past 4 days.
Currently spots 1-14 are being hunted. Spots 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 9 are blinds, 8, 7, 14 are stakes, and 3, 10, 11, 12, 13 are pits. So far this season top producing spots are 10, 14, and 13. All spots that need boats have boats provided. Check back regularly to see if new spots will be opened for hunting.
Hunters, remember daily draw for waterfowl is at 4:30 a.m. Also if you are tired of blanking out on the weekends try hunting during the week when there is less hunting pressure. If you have any questions please call 219-552-0033.
To comment on this post or to be added to the email update list during hunting season email Info@lakecountyparks.com
Have a safe and happy hunt!!! Chris Orange GKM Park Manager
Marsh Minute #4
Date: October 19, 2009
Topic: Waterfowl Opening Weekend
The 2009 Waterfowl Season opened on October 17, 2009. Over the weekend, spots 1-14 were open for hunting. So far this season 134 hunters have harvested 87 birds at the park. Waterfowl harvested include 9 mallards, 2 black ducks, 55 wood ducks, 12 green wing teal, 4 blue wing teal, 1 Shovelor, and 4 Canada Geese. Top producing spots were 10 and 14. Waterfowl hunting is offered daily at Grand Kankakee Marsh County Park. Daily draw is 4:30 a.m.
Deer hunters at the park have increased their harvest number to 6. So far this season only antler less deer have been harvested at the park although hunters have reported seeing a good number of antlered deer in the park. Hunting pressure has been slight so far this season especially during the week. Daily draw is 5:00 a.m.
If you have any questions about the hunting program please call (219) 552-0033. To comment on this post email info@lakecountyparks.com
See You at the Park!!! Chris Orange GKM Park Manager
Marsh Minute #3
Date: October 12, 2009
Topic: Youth Hunt Review and Information about Waterfowl Opening Weekend
On October 10 and 11, 2009 Grand Kankakee Marsh had 40 youths participate in the youth waterfowl hunt. Youths had the opportunity to hunt spots 9-14. A total of 10 birds were harvested over the weekend. The birds harvested were 1 mallard, 7 wood ducks, and 3 blue wing teal. Staff at the park congratulate all of the youth hunters and their accompanying mentors for a fun, safe, and successful youth waterfowl hunt.
The 2009 regular waterfowl season begins on October 17, 2009. We are planning to hunt spots 1-14. Draw time will be at 4:30 a.m.. Fees are $7 per person, per hunt. For a complete list of park rules regarding waterfowl hunting please look under the Grand Kankakee Marsh Hunting link on the home page.
If you have any questions about the hunting program at Grand Kankakee Marsh County Park call us at (219) 552-0033. To comment on this post please email info@lakecountyparks.com
Have a Safe and Happy Hunt!!! Chris Orange, GKM Park Manager
Marsh Minute Update #2
Date: October 5, 2009
Topic: Hunting Season Update
The 2009 hunting season at Grand Kankakee
Marsh County Park has gotten off to a strong start.
As of October 5, 2009 hunters have harvested two deer and have seen
a lot of deer while in the field. The
check station is also now open and will remain open for the rest of the
season so stop by if you need a deer tagged or if you want information
about hunting opportunities offered at the park.
A reminder that Grand Kankakee Marsh will be
offering a free of charge youth waterfowl hunt on October 10-11.
Draw time will be 4:30. For
the youth hunt the park will likely be hunting blinds 10-14.
Staff has reported seeing 200-300 mallards, teal, and wood ducks
throughout the park. Also
approximately 100 Canada Geese were seen in the Gooselake refuge over the
weekend.
Before hunting at Grand Kankakee Marsh
County Park please make sure that you understand and comply with all
regulations set by the park, Indiana DNR, and USFWS.
If you have any questions please call the park at (219) 552-0033. Please email info@lakecountyparks.com if you have any comments about this post
See You at the Park!!! Chris Orange,
GKM Park Manager
Date:
September 30, 2009
Topic:
First Marsh Update
This is the first of many updates to come about activities at the Grand Kankakee Marsh County Park. In this section we plan to include information about hunting seasons, waterfowl movement, and other special events and projects at the park. Check back regularly for updates, and feedback is always appreciated.
Please email info@lakecountyparks.com if you have any comments about this post
See You at the Park!!!
GKM Park Manager, Chris Orange
Topic:
It is beginning to feel a lot like Hunting Season
For many of us the first days of fall give us an uncontrollable urge to get out in the woods. The cooler temperatures bring back a flood of memories of the countless hours we have spent in the field. On September 26 and 27 Grand Kankakee offered the opportunity for some youngsters to get out and create their own memories. I am of course talking about the Indiana youth deer hunt. Over the weekend 14 youngsters hunted at the park. Although only two youths harvested deer, almost all saw deer. But, if you think you missed your chance to take your youngster out for a youth hunt you are mistaken.
On October 10 and 11 Grand Kankakee Marsh County Park will be open for the youth waterfowl hunt. If you are interested, make sure you are at the check in cabin by 4:30 a.m. for the draw. There will be no charge for the youth waterfowl hunt. Remember to check the website for GKM waterfowl hunting regulations. Also make sure you comply and follow all rules and regulations set by the Department of Natural Resources. If you have any further questions please call the park at (219) 552-0033. Email info@lakecountyparks.com if you have any comments about this post.
See You at the Park!!!
GKM Park Manager, Chris Orange
FOR SHELTER RESERVATIONS CALL
Phone: 219-769-PARK
Lake County Parks and Recreation Department Corporate Offices
8411 East Lincoln Highway, Crown Point, Indiana 46307
Just west of Deep River Waterpark 4.5 miles east of I-65 on Route 30