So I will be bowhunting from the ground, sans blind, and I need some help in hunting this location. This area is rather small but seems diverse for its size. http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt...aps/rcbmap.pdf DESCRIPTION OF THE AREA: The area consists of approximately 103 acres. It is a mixture of sedge meadow, prairie, shrub and open sand forest communities. It's going to be my first hunt with a bow. Let's hope things go well. October 1st is coming fast.
I would first check out what's planted in the field, then I would see if there were any oak trees on the property. If there was a prefered food source in the field, that's where I would be that first weekend if the wind was right. If you have oak trees on the edge of the wetland would also be a good bet. I would say between the wetland and the field would definitely be a good pinch point as well. Often times the big bucks like to bed in the tall grass. An aerial and topo map would definitely help to steer you in the right direction.
http://g.co/maps/bzb4 So heres an aerial view. I couldn't find a topo map. Illinois is pretty flat and this is about 100 acres... Actually a little more.... And knowing the area around this, it's flat.
Whats the best way to hunt this land?
