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Illinois Archery tags
Does anyone know if they have any avail left? i was asked to come down and hunt about 320 acres north of peoria Il. and i called the 1-800 number and sales stoped june 30th but they said too call the DNR and they are close, seeing the dnr works like 9-330 lol (ROUGH) Any info would be great
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If your asking if there are any leftover archery tags for Non-Residents, the answer is yes, and they go on sale I think August 12th
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Awsome and how much they run?
thanks for the great news.... |
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$6,000.00 this year to pay the outfitters to offset the loss of business due to the high gas prices.
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LOL thats funny gas has went down .30cents here was 3.89 over a week ago and saw one station with 3.59
No idea on a non-res tag? |
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I think with tax and fees it's like $414.00
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I was in your shoes last year, I purchased a left-over NR archery tag. I was calling the 800# on the first day they went on sale and I couldn't get thru for the life of me. I had to call a friend at home, he had to enter all my info via the computer 2 mins. later I owned my tags. So they day they go on sale, do it thru the computer and for the NR archery combo deer tag it will cost you $411.03
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ORIGINAL: BOWHUNTERCOP I was in your shoes last year, I purchased a left-over NR archery tag. I was calling the 800# on the first day they went on sale and I couldn't get thru for the life of me. I had to call a friend at home, he had to enter all my info via the computer 2 mins. later I owned my tags. So they day they go on sale, do it thru the computer and for the NR archery combo deer tag it will cost you $411.03 |
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Thanks a Bunch guys, Looking to lay the smack down on a nice IL buck this season... Aug 12th is when they go on sale and i will be callign till i get it..
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your better off doing it via the computer it will be quicker, and easier. where in Illinois are you hunting, and are going with an outfitter?
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I want to hunt 320acres near Peoria.
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Buddy of mine Hunts a private 320acres just a bit north of peoria. I'm not sure exactly where but i know it has
harvested some nice bucks. I'm not gonna get my hopes up but i will try my hardest to lay the smach down.... |
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ORIGINAL: ggwash21 Buddy of mine Hunts a private 320acres just a bit north of peoria. I'm not sure exactly where but i know it has harvested some nice bucks. I'm not gonna get my hopes up but i will try my hardest to lay the smach down....  Robert Callear, Peoria County (picture above) 2006-07 Muzzleloader 188 2/8, 14 points  Brad Hattermann, Peoria County (picture above) 2007-08 Bow 186 6/8, 17 points |
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GOOD LORD those pictures gave me the shivers.... I'm glad i went out and bought teh new fred bear truth 2 this evening....
I knew i saw those pictures some where and it said peoria i'm glad its 8-9hrs only to drive i will be there every weekend... I'm speechless. please tell me you shot those.... |
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I wish....they were at the IL deer and turkey classic.
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wow and i thought the 146 my buddy harvested last yr was a decent.
it looks like bambi up against these.. WoW |
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 This is the Mel Johnson buck, I believe it's still the #1 typical world record ever taken by a bow...IN PEORIA CO. |
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Unreal, just told the wife WE MOVING! lol
i would pay just too see one alive on my trip. thanks a bunch for all the info and pictures.. i hope i have one heck of a story for you guys this season. |
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Now don't get your hopes on shooting a 180+ deer, just letting you know the area your in IS prime habitat to grow them. You will have fun, and remember ANYTHING over 125" is a AWESOME deer.
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Exactly...... i'm happy with that...
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There i over 7000 permits still available, they will go on sale August 13. The eaiest way is to apply is online
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archery world record was taken in Peoria Co., IL.
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i found one squirrel hunting in '06 here in sangamon co. and went 161 2/8 typical inches at the official scoring place, and my dad shot one at my grandpas house in pike that went 156 7/8 after deductions...beautiful deer, and WIDE racks too, just unbelievable-the deer hunting available here in the great state of IL is simply the best there is, no questions asked...and yes the mel johnson buck is still the #1 biggest typical ever
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I lived within 70 miles of Peoria all my life until 11 years ago& took my 1st Archery Deer in 1958-Moved to IOWA cause the DEER are to SMALL in Illinois. Good Luck.
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ORIGINAL: ahunter55 I lived within 70 miles of Peoria all my life until 11 years ago& took my 1st Archery Deer in 1958-Moved to IOWA cause the DEER are to SMALL in Illinois. Good Luck. |
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Not to mention the 2 200" deer that Stan Potts has taken in Peoria Co.!
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Tags are pretty dam spendy, seeing its only an 8hr drive i will have too make it a few times..
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ORIGINAL: ggwash21 Tags are pretty dam spendy |
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I shot all the 200+ers b/4 I left....
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ORIGINAL: ahunter55 I shot all the 200+ers b/4 I left.... |
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Lets face it fellas-If you live in Ill., Iowa parts of Ws. & Mo with Ks thrown in-we all have excellent Whitetail that others can only dream of. I've Bowhunted most of these states & many southern states like N.C. & La. They have good bucks too but for the most part, many of what "WE THE FORTUNATE" consider average are giants to them. Your in an excellent part of the coutry to see & or take a great deer. Just enjoy your time & hope for the best.
The biggest set of antlers will not make you the best hunter-just more to talk about. One of my closest friends from Peoria showed me where Mel Johnsons Buck came from just a year or so after he took him. I have shot many a indoor tournament in Peoria not far from the place. I am old-I took my 1st Deer with a Bow in 1958, my 2nd year of Bowhunting so I've seen many a Big Buck cruzin through the timber. GOOD LUCK. |
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ORIGINAL: ahunter55 Lets face it fellas-If you live in Ill., Iowa parts of Ws. & Mo with Ks thrown in-we all have excellent Whitetail that others can only dream of. I've Bowhunted most of these states & many southern states like N.C. & La. They have good bucks too but for the most part, many of what "WE THE FORTUNATE" consider average are giants to them. Your in an excellent part of the coutry to see & or take a great deer. Just enjoy your time & hope for the best. The biggest set of antlers will not make you the best hunter-just more to talk about. One of my closest friends from Peoria showed me where Mel Johnsons Buck came from just a year or so after he took him. I have shot many a indoor tournament in Peoria not far from the place. I am old-I took my 1st Deer with a Bow in 1958, my 2nd year of Bowhunting so I've seen many a Big Buck cruzin through the timber. GOOD LUCK. |
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