have Illinois tag will travel.
08-28-2006, 08:46 PM
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: zachary la USA
Posts: 48
have Illinois tag will travel.
Finally got my tags in from Illinois. If you thought I was pumped before I am about to crawl out of my skin. I have been drooling over all of your guys nice cam pics and practicing everyday getting ready for my trip.Its not that i don't hunt here at home, actually I hunt alot. Its just not everyday i get a chance to hunt some real bruisers. I have been treating myself every year for the last few years to a trip so i am almost all set. Can anyone tell me what the hunting scene in Illinois around the 3rd week of octobers is? thanks for letting me share my excitment!!!!!!!!
08-28-2006, 09:42 PM
#4
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: IL
Posts: 1,269
RE: have Illinois tag will travel.
The rut starts somewhere around Nov. 9th and runs through the 22nd or so.
Those dates are just approximate.
I would gear up for a pre-rut hunt but don't be surprised, some does might come into a little early.
The deer shouldn't be pressured too much unless you are hunting public land with a lot of bowhunters.
The deer definately get pressured during gun season but you guys are hunting early enough to avoid gun season issues. (You can't bowhunt during shotgun season in IL)
I am sure more knowledgable IL hunters could give you more info.
Good luck and when you finally arrive,welcome to IL.
Those dates are just approximate.
I would gear up for a pre-rut hunt but don't be surprised, some does might come into a little early.
The deer shouldn't be pressured too much unless you are hunting public land with a lot of bowhunters.
The deer definately get pressured during gun season but you guys are hunting early enough to avoid gun season issues. (You can't bowhunt during shotgun season in IL)
I am sure more knowledgable IL hunters could give you more info.
Good luck and when you finally arrive,welcome to IL.
08-28-2006, 09:49 PM
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: LaPorte, IN
Posts: 1,111
RE: have Illinois tag will travel.
Wow did I ever beat the clock. Posted on the IL DNR website, residents who move out of state will no longer be able to buy deer & turkey tags at resident prices. I moved to IL 4 months ago and applied for my LL after 40 days. They are still processing my application but my card will be dated the day it arrived in Springfield. In short, I fall under the old regulations.......just barely. Haven't yet received my LL, but will, because I am legit. Still being reviewed by law enforcement though. Looking forward to this fall.
08-28-2006, 10:06 PM
#6
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Flushing Michigan
Posts: 2,355
RE: have Illinois tag will travel.
ORIGINAL: titleist_03
Hate to break it to you but all of the big bucks in Illinois were killed last year!!! Good luck on your trips here this year!
Hate to break it to you but all of the big bucks in Illinois were killed last year!!! Good luck on your trips here this year!
08-29-2006, 02:33 AM
#9
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: NEW ATHENS, IL, USA
Posts: 426
RE: have Illinois tag will travel.
ORIGINAL: Bols
You got me there, but then again, I don't find myself hunting in those counties.
So for about 96.7% of the state, you can't bowhunt during shotgun season.
You got me there, but then again, I don't find myself hunting in those counties.So for about 96.7% of the state, you can't bowhunt during shotgun season.
Good luck when you get here guys. My brother got his tags this week too. He's flying out today for a week of setting up stands and scouting. Hell be here to hunt during the rut though. Nov. 9
08-29-2006, 05:50 AM
#10
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 68
RE: have Illinois tag will travel.
I am still waiting on my tag. I got a 7 day hunt in Barry Ill. If anyone knows anything about it I would love to hear about it. I know it is in Pike County but first hand knowledge is always better. Thanks a bunch.