RE: just back from Illinois
 

I think I told you a while back you would enjoy hunting Calhoun Co. Glad it worked out for you. Those big bucks just aren't around every tree tho like everybody thinks.

RE: just back from Illinois
 

Ain't that the truth? I hunt SOUTHERN Illinois, and when I talk about it, people are guessing as far north as Champagne-Urbana and what I would call Northern Illinois... It's like there's two states there: Chicago, and Southern Illinois! :D

RE: just back from Illinois
 

I-80 is the dividing line of Northern and Southern Illinois to most here.

Or anything south of Kankakee is in Southern Illinois.

I am going toWest Central Illinois on Thursday, for a long weekend.
Can't wait.

RE: just back from Illinois
 

Thanks for the update on your trip. Sounds like you had a great time, saw lots of deer, and even managed to fill your freezer in the process. Many hunters consider that a great tripand for good reason!

RE: just back from Illinois
 

I have lived all my life in the midwest. Illinois born & raised & now Iowa. In Ill. I was 1 hr. from Ws. & 1/2 hr. from Iowa. Now I live in Iowa & am still 1 hour from Ws. & 1/2 hr. from my home town in Ill. NORTH
Yep, we have big bucks behind most every bush-they just don't get out where you can shoot em. I have been spoiled for sure when it comes to Whitetail hunting. These are a couple of several like these. I have NOT taken a Buck in 3 years now-holding off & trying for a real big boy.
Good Luck to all the rest of the season. I have passed on 2 Bucks REAL close this year.