I am new to the Dekalb county area, and am looking for some areas to bird hunt. I have hunted quailand pheasant previously, but always on hunting trips to Texas or Kansas. Can anyone help me out with public places to hunt around Northern Illinois. I dont wan tto end up paying a ton of money to join any hunt clubs at this point. I have a new pointer pup who is in training. I want to get him out for an experience working the fields some this fall and winter without it costing me an arm and a leg.

James