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Illinois Bow Hunting?

Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 1:40 pm
by Click
Anyone on here hunted in Clark and Edgar Counties? I am curious about the hunting there.

Re: Illinois Bow Hunting?

Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 2:01 pm
by olemissduckhunter
Never hunted there, but all I can say is do as our ancestors did and "Head West"......the big boys are startin to move up there.... Buddy of mine killed this one on 10/21/10....Rattled him up on his farm in Brown County....140 5/8" 5.5 yrs old


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Re: Illinois Bow Hunting?

Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 2:05 pm
by jah129
If you want decent information about most hunting in Illinois you can log on to siloutdoors.com. It is a website based on hunting in Southern Illinois, but the guys on there hunt all over the state. I'm from Mississippi but moved to Southern Illinois this year in April. The guys on the deer hunting forum there are extrememly helpful and insightful when it comes to deer. They are a wealth of knowledge and have helped me find several good places to hunt this year. Hope that helps.

Re: Illinois Bow Hunting?

Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 5:46 pm
by Weatherby5
it doesnt really matter what county up there because it is so much more awesome than hunting in mississippi. One week up there will make you trade your whole season in down here.

Re: Illinois Bow Hunting?

Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 9:47 am
by trigger2
I have hunted Edgar County- Missed a 150 or better and stuck one in the 140's on my 3rd day. Saw one of the biggest deer of my life on the trip. I would say anywghere in Illinois would be a good hunt based on the weather and if it does not cost you a lot, go for the experience!!

Re: Illinois Bow Hunting?

Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 11:46 am
by cmooredeer
I would not go to IL. You should just stay home in MS, work hard, bathe kids, etc.

Re: Illinois Bow Hunting?

Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 12:01 pm
by Click
cmooredeer wrote:I would not go to IL. You should just stay home in MS, work hard, bathe kids, etc.



You should not be on Msducks at work. I will speak with Tom tomorrrow. :lol:

Re: Illinois Bow Hunting?

Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 12:22 pm
by Hayes
1st or 2nd week in november is ussually dynamite

Re: Illinois Bow Hunting?

Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 3:13 pm
by Tedl10
A good friend of mine is leaving this saturday for a week to hunt up there.

Re: Illinois Bow Hunting?

Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 4:28 pm
by TODO
cmooredeer wrote:I would not go to IL. You should just stay home in MS, work hard, bathe kids, etc.


Ha no chit. Definetly dont go. Seriously, i would go in about the next two weeks. I hunted Schyler and Brown counties 2nd Muzzleloader in 2008 and it was cold. DAMN COLD!! I thought i was outfitted well but hell naw i was cold. Be prepared!

Re: Illinois Bow Hunting?

Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 5:07 pm
by Weatherby5
been in january and it was balls cold. I wouldnt go back in january if you had a 180 tied to a tree

Re: Illinois Bow Hunting?

Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 11:14 pm
by WilM88
Hunted Fulton County last year first week of November. Our group didn't fair so well but the other guys in camp did, they drove back to Boston with a 200incher.

Re: Illinois Bow Hunting?

Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 6:42 am
by huntersmky
this is true, nothing like the midwest rut.

Weatherby5 wrote:it doesnt really matter what county up there because it is so much more awesome than hunting in mississippi. One week up there will make you trade your whole season in down here.