I have had the best day and a half EVER in a treestand.

Yesterday (11/9) I saw, get this, 15 different bucks!!! NO BS. 7 were 125 or better. I passed on a 125/130 class 8 pt and had 3 other shooters within 30 yards or closer! These three are big for a reason, the stay outta your shooting lanes! I have seen everything from small and large bucksalike chasing and some are still in small groups. I coundn't sleep last night because everytime I closed my eyes I saw BUCKS!!!


Today I saw 7 bucks,3 of which were different from those yesterday!! WOW!! Only 1 was a shooter and I had him at 33 yards but he offered no shot. I love pre-rut!!! Most of the does have yet to come in but a few have and man the boys love it.God blessSouthern Illinois. Get in with the does and you have action.

Most of my action is occuring well in the daylight. I hunted 9 hours yesterday and am heading back to the same tree as soon as I fill my belly.