Rend Lake or Shawnee National Forest

[BOSS-2]

Has anyone hunted these two areas. At this point, I'm just a lowly squirrel hunter, but don't want to make the track out to these places if they aren't worth the hunt.

Thanks.

[rochelle]

Lots of deer and lots of acres to hunt as well. Scout an area and you should be on deer.

[ChicagoTRS]

I hunt Shawnee...a lot of deer...the most important thing is getting out there and scouting during the offseason. During the firearm season there are definitely a lot of other hunters so when you are scouting keep that in mind...in my opinion you are better off finding a spot where you have to walk awhile to get in...any easy accessible spots are going to be very crowded during the firearm season. Invest in a game cart.

[BOSS-2]

I believe Shawnee is Federally owned land...correct. Does one go by state guidelines for game to hunt this area? Any checking in or out??

[ChicagoTRS]

At least the part of Shawnee I hunt there is no checking in/out required. The typical state rules apply.