illinios river islands
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illinios river islands
Does anybody know anybody who has hunted the island just down stream from highway 72 bridge on the illinios river.It's state land and very big,I hunted the river bank last year ,but hadno way to get out there to check it out.
#3
RE: illinios river islands
Dayna0306 I'd like to hunt something like that too.I've got a jet jon boat,and tried that method back a couple years ago on the Illinois bow opener out in Oregon on the Rock river.I saw turkeys and some deer sign but no shot opportunities.My bud that went with said he saw deer but didn't get a shot either.Next time I do this I'll take my climber instead of the hang on stand,or I'll a day or twoahead of time hang a stand.
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Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Chapin, Illinois USA
Posts: 561
RE: illinios river islands
That sounds like part of Ray Norbut State WildlifeArea and the island is supposed to be the best hunting in park.
I have not hunted the area but I hear the rest of the area is hunted hard.
Good luck!
I have not hunted the area but I hear the rest of the area is hunted hard.
Good luck!
#6
RE: illinios river islands
I hunted there last year and came close to a 140s one morning ,I was about to draw when he turned around and ran . Here comes a guy and he looks up at me and says did you see the size of that buck.I saw people evey where. So I was thinking maybe less pressure out on the island.Of course I am hoping to fill my tag at soliam springs or panther creek by nov.4. But I have to have a plan B.Hey LLBUX is there river accesse on the east side ,I think I saw a pumping station over there.