Any IL folks deer hunting?

TeeRex · 11-06-2009, 08:36 AM

I know I am really missing deer season in IL right now. Has anybody on here been out bow hunting or have any report on what the rut is doing. I'm planning on heading back in a week or so to get a little bit of bow hunting in and seeing what I can do during firearm season.

jerry · 11-06-2009, 06:11 PM

Pre rut is on. Warm temps are going to delay it a bit next week or two should be on.

Cross Hair · 11-06-2009, 09:37 PM

20th is shotgun opening day...... gonna put some lipstick on my doe decoy "Ethel"... cant wait

Cross Hair · 11-10-2009, 06:51 PM

10 days and counting guys!!!!!! cant wait!

Weather is shifting to cold/normal again... according to "Uncle" Jack we need a cold snap as it makes the deer "frisky"! LOL

jerry · 11-10-2009, 07:13 PM

Uncle Jack would know

LarBar · 11-10-2009, 08:23 PM

also what Jerry said
still too warm from deer hunting co-workers
I'm not a deer hunter maybe pheasant at the chain o lakes
if they still hunt there (always a sucker for birds)
time to change my game
Lar

burd1959 · 11-10-2009, 08:57 PM

just got back from mcleansboro and rut was hot in the am then tward dark it picked up agin saw alot of bucks chasing does and sparing if you wait for gun season your missing out on alot of the rut try throwing sticks at them bow season rocks

jerry · 11-10-2009, 09:20 PM

Hi Burd
Hope all is well. Heard from Ash?

TeeRex · 11-10-2009, 10:03 PM

I can't wait to get back next week! Got my slug barrel on my 870 ready, and my super redhawk ready to go.

My trusty bowtech will be coming out for a few days too!

Cross Hair · 11-10-2009, 11:59 PM

Uncle Jack said to tell ya' hi Jerry!

He's even more wound up than ever about the upcoming season and with all the crap he's been going through lately I sure hope he pops a nice one!

The old guy deserves a nice deer this season!

Good luck to all of you guys...
shoot straight and don't trust them pesky deer one bit! They are sneaky, low down and have got the best of me more times than I like to admit!!

LOL I just hope to have venison on Thanksgiving its all I'm askin'! A big doe and smoke rolling out of the smoker... of course I wouldnt pass on a big rack either!

Cross Hair · 11-10-2009, 11:59 PM

Uncle Jack said to tell ya' hi Jerry!

He's even more wound up than ever about the upcoming season and with all the crap he's been going through lately I sure hope he pops a nice one!

The old guy deserves a nice deer this season!

Good luck to all of you guys...
shoot straight and don't trust them pesky deer one bit! They are sneaky, low down and have got the best of me more times than I like to admit!!

LOL I just hope to have venison on Thanksgiving its all I'm askin'! A big doe and smoke rolling out of the smoker... of course I wouldnt pass on a big rack either!

Paper · 11-12-2009, 10:48 PM

Getting antsy.....
I drew an early season either sex permit for Castle Rock State Park, near Oregon, IL.. I've hunted it in the past and have seen several bucks in there, but it's always been antlerless only, so I've mostly just enjoyed watching the bucks, and have taken a few does..

My CVA .45 cal muzzleloader's ready, and sighted in. Looking forward to hearing that first shot Friday morning!! Wouldn't even mind if it's me..

I'm also looking forward to my annual deer hunting nap.. Nothing like snoozing in the woods!!

sourdough44 · 11-19-2009, 06:52 AM

I have the Knight all charged up & am driving down later today.

jerry · 11-19-2009, 07:28 AM

Tomorrow. Whoo Hoo!

Paper · 11-19-2009, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by jerry

Tomorrow. Whoo Hoo!

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Cross Hair · 11-19-2009, 04:37 PM

CANT wait!!! fired about five rounds today... gotta do the ritual washing, de-scenting the clothes, packing gear tonight! Hope I can sleep!

Good Luck Guys & Gals

11-06-2009, 08:36 AM	#1
TeeRex Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central, OH Posts: 339 Images: 1	Any IL folks deer hunting? I know I am really missing deer season in IL right now. Has anybody on here been out bow hunting or have any report on what the rut is doing. I'm planning on heading back in a week or so to get a little bit of bow hunting in and seeing what I can do during firearm season.

11-06-2009, 09:37 PM	#3
Cross Hair Long Tail Squirrel Hunter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Central Illinois... Middle of Nowhere Posts: 1,305	20th is shotgun opening day...... gonna put some lipstick on my doe decoy "Ethel"... cant wait __________________ *Most of my life I've spent hunting,... the rest of it I've just wasted*

11-10-2009, 06:51 PM	#4
Cross Hair Long Tail Squirrel Hunter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Central Illinois... Middle of Nowhere Posts: 1,305	10 days and counting guys!!!!!! cant wait! Weather is shifting to cold/normal again... according to "Uncle" Jack we need a cold snap as it makes the deer "frisky"! LOL __________________ *Most of my life I've spent hunting,... the rest of it I've just wasted*

11-10-2009, 11:59 PM	#10
Cross Hair Long Tail Squirrel Hunter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Central Illinois... Middle of Nowhere Posts: 1,305	Uncle Jack said to tell ya' hi Jerry! He's even more wound up than ever about the upcoming season and with all the crap he's been going through lately I sure hope he pops a nice one! The old guy deserves a nice deer this season! Good luck to all of you guys... shoot straight and don't trust them pesky deer one bit! They are sneaky, low down and have got the best of me more times than I like to admit!! LOL I just hope to have venison on Thanksgiving its all I'm askin'! A big doe and smoke rolling out of the smoker... of course I wouldnt pass on a big rack either! __________________ *Most of my life I've spent hunting,... the rest of it I've just wasted*

11-10-2009, 11:59 PM	#11
Cross Hair Long Tail Squirrel Hunter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Central Illinois... Middle of Nowhere Posts: 1,305	Uncle Jack said to tell ya' hi Jerry! He's even more wound up than ever about the upcoming season and with all the crap he's been going through lately I sure hope he pops a nice one! The old guy deserves a nice deer this season! Good luck to all of you guys... shoot straight and don't trust them pesky deer one bit! They are sneaky, low down and have got the best of me more times than I like to admit!! LOL I just hope to have venison on Thanksgiving its all I'm askin'! A big doe and smoke rolling out of the smoker... of course I wouldnt pass on a big rack either! __________________ *Most of my life I've spent hunting,... the rest of it I've just wasted*

11-06-2009, 06:11 PM	#2
jerry Short Time Shirt Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 13,226 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	Pre rut is on. Warm temps are going to delay it a bit next week or two should be on.

11-10-2009, 07:13 PM	#5
jerry Short Time Shirt Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 13,226 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	Uncle Jack would know

11-10-2009, 08:23 PM	#6
LarBar Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: northern IL Posts: 80	also what Jerry said still too warm from deer hunting co-workers I'm not a deer hunter maybe pheasant at the chain o lakes if they still hunt there (always a sucker for birds) time to change my game Lar

11-10-2009, 08:57 PM	#7
burd1959 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: burton michigan Posts: 619	just got back from mcleansboro and rut was hot in the am then tward dark it picked up agin saw alot of bucks chasing does and sparing if you wait for gun season your missing out on alot of the rut try throwing sticks at them bow season rocks

11-10-2009, 09:20 PM	#8
jerry Short Time Shirt Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 13,226 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	Hi Burd Hope all is well. Heard from Ash?

11-10-2009, 10:03 PM	#9
TeeRex Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central, OH Posts: 339 Images: 1	I can't wait to get back next week! Got my slug barrel on my 870 ready, and my super redhawk ready to go. My trusty bowtech will be coming out for a few days too!

11-12-2009, 10:48 PM	#12
Paper Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: IL/WI Border Posts: 1,911	Getting antsy..... I drew an early season either sex permit for Castle Rock State Park, near Oregon, IL.. I've hunted it in the past and have seen several bucks in there, but it's always been antlerless only, so I've mostly just enjoyed watching the bucks, and have taken a few does.. My CVA .45 cal muzzleloader's ready, and sighted in. Looking forward to hearing that first shot Friday morning!! Wouldn't even mind if it's me.. I'm also looking forward to my annual deer hunting nap.. Nothing like snoozing in the woods!! __________________ I'm on vacation!!!

11-19-2009, 06:52 AM	#13
sourdough44 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 100	I have the Knight all charged up & am driving down later today.

11-19-2009, 07:28 AM	#14
jerry Short Time Shirt Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 13,226 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	Tomorrow. Whoo Hoo!

11-19-2009, 04:37 PM	#16
Cross Hair Long Tail Squirrel Hunter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Central Illinois... Middle of Nowhere Posts: 1,305	CANT wait!!! fired about five rounds today... gotta do the ritual washing, de-scenting the clothes, packing gear tonight! Hope I can sleep! Good Luck Guys & Gals __________________ *Most of my life I've spent hunting,... the rest of it I've just wasted*