IL Deer & Turkey Classic
 

just wondering if any of you planned on going to the IL deer & Turkey Classic in Bloomington IL febuary 24-25-26 i have been the last few years and have always had a good time.There are always tons of cool exhibits and seminars plus just meeting new people and making friends.

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I went over to Indianapolis a couple of years ago for the Indiana one and was disappointed in what they had there. Where is the Illinois one going to be held at this year?

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im taking off work and im going friday mudd dog. its to crowded the other two days. hope to soo some of you guys there!!!.

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http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1379629

:)

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it is in bloomington IL feb 24-25-26 and yes friday is by far the best day to go.less people first pick at some of the free stuff just a better time to go.I am about 3 hours north of there i plan to be there friday when the doors open

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i am a couple miles south of there and i should have my Drivers lic. by than, to bad i prolly couldnt go:(

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when do the doors open friday? i want to be there then.:D

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2pm-9pm fri
9am-7pm sat
9am-5am sun

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I have been to several of them in Madison, WI. I have not been to IL's show but now that I live nearby, I will make it over to Bloomington.

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Static, if you live nearby...where are you living at now?

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I am now living in Peoria. How far is that from you?

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Man, I was just in Peoria yesterday!! Peoria is about 1 1/2 hours straight west of me.

Man, the classic will be in your back yard this year!!

I go turkey hunting over in Kickapoo area, just west of peoria. Maybe we can hook up for some dinner or something.

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Me and a couple buddies should be there. Ill be wearing my HNI hat! See ya there.

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DK - What day are you going? I will be there Friday.

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I went yesterday and last night. I saw no Huntingnet booth,was not listed in the program anywhere.

Had a pretty good time, spent a good amount of money, but I feel it was all well spent. Alot of venison seasonings took a ride home with me. I love samples!

As for the crowds. Well Friday is always the least crowded and with the addition of another building this year it was not crowded AT ALL. So it should be much more enjoyable for anyone going Sat/Sun.

Word of caution - there is danger lurking in the crowds. Be on the look out for Little Billy. Probobly wearing a HuntingNet hat (and Jeffy Gordon giranimal clothes!).

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Actually, cant make it. My cars clutch took a crap so I now have no way of making it this year.

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It was a good time, the biggest I saw on friday when I dropped my head off was a 255 inch non typ. alot of big deer, for sure.

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There were sharing a booth with the Illinois Bowfishing guys. Thanks again Christine!!

Yep, I brought home some seasoning also!! That buckhead stuff is always good stuff!!

Also picked up some awesome spicy mustard from some guys there. Great stuff!!

You guys should check out my post over in the Technical Forum. Bowtech Shooter was giving out 3 awesome gifts, only the first 3 to ask though!! Thanks again Pat!!!

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Well I just got back myself for my first trip to the Illinois Classic. Ive been going to Madison every year (its much closer) and to be honest I dont think Im in a hurry to get back down to the IL show. As far as deer heads go this show cant be beat. Its unreal how many heads where there. As far as the show part (to be blunt) I thought it sucked. We got there at 10:00 and had to wait forever to get in. Then the crowds where unreal. Way to crowded in them buildings. This show needs to be moved to a better venue where they will get more vendors and more room to walk. Madison blows this place away as far as vendors, Bloomington rocks as far as deer heads.

Just my opinion ( I know that isnt worth much :))


Don

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Dang i was talking tothe bowfishing guys to and didnt even realize they were sharing a booth[&:]

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I hunt very close to Kickapoo too. Lots of BIG BIG deer and more turkey then you can amagine in that area. Get a hold of me if you guys ever want to come out sometime when you're around.

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Well if you were talking to a sweet little lady holding some goofy looking Oneida bow, you were talking to our very own Christine!!

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Hey i did talk to her actually i asked if i could see what kind of arrow they were using on that Oneida. Well it was nice to meet ya Christine!! lol

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Crap. I knew I shoulda went. I coulda met another Oneida shooter, albeit just for bowfishing but still.