Shawnee Natl Forest, S. IL??

[trophy guy]

I was thinking of bowhunting the Shawnee Natl Forest in southern IL this year...anyone have hunting experince here or know of any info about it that they might share? I have never hunted there but would like to give it a try..
any help is really appreciated and would return the favor..
Thanks in advance.
wildstreet21@yahoo.com

[ahunter55]

Bowhunting North America Videos P.O.Box 221, Rock Falls, Il. 61071 1-563-243-7877 has a informational video with maps covering public access Bowhunting in Ill., Iowa & Ws. for $18.45 delivered.

[Zim]

I just drove through there on I-57 last week on my way here to Indiana. I have a bow tag this year and was thinking I might try there. Lots of big woods with rolling hills. My bet is the areas bordering crop fields would be the best bet. That or getting topos and hunting saddles.

[nub]

Got a tag yet? Think I heard they were sold out of non res already.

[cnewsome]

Got a great place to stay right in the middle of the national forest. can also give tips on where to hunt. Give me a call for more info 260-344-3592

[peakrut2001]

Hey nub they sure have sold out.
http://dnr.state.il.us/admin/systems/index.htm

Peak

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[ILbowhunter74]

I go down there and hunt a few times during bow season. I like taking weekend trips away from my usual hunting area. I hunt south of Murphysboro, IL and also around Kinkaid lake near Murphysboro. There is a ranger station in that town with topo maps. If I can give anyone anymore help feel free to e mail me. robert.snyder1@scott.af.mil