Thanks guys. I've got a scope on the way that I'm going to mount. I have a mossberg 535. I've got the turkey/waterfowl combo. I'm going to give rifled slugs a try. Might still get the rifled barrel with integral scope base, if finances allow.

Anyway, hoping to get out to starved rock this weekend. With the grounds being so saturated, might see some good tracks. Still waiting for lottery results, I think they come soon.

I'm thinking, for my first hunt, I'll try a ground blind. I've been looking at google maps, but, since I've never been there before, not sure what I'm looking at...

I'm going to try to talk with park workers to see what direction they point me in, then ill start planning. Plenty of time, so I'm sure ill have a ton of questions.

You guys have been great. Wish I could get out there with one of you to get some hands on mentoring.