Boone Co. Illinois
 

Anyone ever hunt here before? Iv'e done some research and haven't really found much except a couple cases of CWD. I have family out there but don't want to go out just to see them-- Any big deer in NE Illinois? Thanks

RE: Boone Co. Illinois
 

There are big deer in EVERY county in Illinois. I lived in IL all my life up until two months ago when I moved to Dallas. Yes, there are big deer in NE Illinois. Forget about the CWD cases found there. There were VERY FEW and spotted cases. Not to be worried about. Notice where Boone is located, right on the WI border. I beleive those deer that were tested potitive were shot on or near the border of Wisonsin. Probably wondered down.

Anyway, you really can't go wrong with hunting Boone. Still lots of farm property so the deer are fed quite nicely. Not sure where your from but, make sure you get your Archery tag ASAP. First come first serve. The out of state tags run out in a couple days. Check with the IL DNR and when they will go on sale. Good luck.

J

RE: Boone Co. Illinois
 

yes there are big deer in every county in illinois as justhrowit said. and also like he said dont worry about the cwd cases they were most likely deer from wisconsin. if you would like to see a world record deer pm me. it was shot in fulton county illinois. and go get them tags before they run out!

RE: Boone Co. Illinois
 

non-resident tags don't go on sale for another month or so

RE: Boone Co. Illinois
 

NO BIG DEER ANYWHERE IN ILLINIOS ANYMORE THEY WERE ALL SHOT OUT AND NOW ALL WE GOT LEFT IS THE DINKS

RE: Boone Co. Illinois
 

bob d said it best!

RE: Boone Co. Illinois
 

I don't think so, while riding my quad on my hunting land I found 2 sheds grossed at 171 B & C, but that is the last of his kind! There are no more big deer here!

RE: Boone Co. Illinois
 

Well Elk4, there are big bucks in Adams and Pike Counties. Just give us a call and we can hook ya up