I have the IL late season antlerless only hunt this weekend.For the late season, any unused permits (firearm not bow)may be used. However, if you only have a ML permit you must of course use a ML. I have one firearm permit that allows for a shotgun, handgun, or MLand two strictly for ML. The problem is, the two ML tags are for a different Co. than the firearm tag. I am going to hunt Fri. and Sat. in the firearm Co. so I can use whatever I want. I used my Omega during the first two seasons and shot a doe and a coyote but I am considering using my 870 this time. Will someone please talk me out of it! What a dilemma.

anyone can shoot a shotgun, it is a whole lot more rewarding and a bigger BLAST with a mz!!! what kind of mz are you using and what load?

Omega with 2 pyrodex pellets and .50 cal 300 grain TC SW super glide

If it were me I'd use the MZ. Geeeeeeezzzz, I wish I had your problem.Good luck this weekend!

WHAT !!! How could you BOOOO HISSSSS

GOOD LUCK Hope you get a nice one !!!!!

Well there is nothing to be ashamed about. Hunting is a matter of personal choice. That's one reason that when someone tells me that an in line is an unfair advantage over their flintlock, I wonder why it should bother them if they feel that way. After all they decided the flintlock was a better choice for their hunting needs and desires. The same is true in you case. If you want to hunt with a modern rifle, then by all means use it.

If you need to fill the freezer and want to increase your odds of a successful hunt, then perhaps the center fire rifle is the better choice. If you want more of a challenge in the hunt, still have great odds of scoring, perhaps the muzzle loader would better fill the bill. All you can do is examine you needs and wants and hunt accordingly.

If this is the last weekend and you need the meat, then by all means use the rifle you feel most comfortable with.

If you were talking 870 vs Hawken, then I'd understand. 870 vs Omega?? Step over here so's I can smack you uspide the head.

My thoughts:
Use the leagl method that gives you the best odds of a quick, clean, humane (ethical) kill!!!!!!!

You guys twisted my arm, Omega it is.

That a boy....good choice !!

By the way, good luck and enjoy. Now go make some smoke !!