Need advice for vacay time in Illinois
10-26-2009, 02:03 PM
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Typical Buck
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Need advice for vacay time in Illinois
I have Nov.4 thru the Nov. 15 off for my annual trip to Illinois. I have talked and heard mixed theories of what days will be best this year in Illinois. Ive heard alot of the corn is still up and will be up for a while due to the wet weather. I was thinkin of changin my vacay days to Nov. 11-Nov. 19. Which group of days would you reccomend i take. Thanks in advance for the suggestions.
10-26-2009, 05:09 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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Location: Fulton county IL USA
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Everyone has their favorite special days here but NO ONE can argue that the largest antlered animals in the state have consistently been taged between Nov 5 thru Nov 10. In fact, we have had several State Records that have been taken on or around Nov 8. Because of this, ALWAYS make sure you're hunting the Illinois woods hard and for as long as possible on these days. Good luck and good huntin'
10-26-2009, 06:04 PM
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Typical Buck
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Everyone has their favorite special days here but NO ONE can argue that the largest antlered animals in the state have consistently been taged between Nov 5 thru Nov 10. In fact, we have had several State Records that have been taken on or around Nov 8. Because of this, ALWAYS make sure you're hunting the Illinois woods hard and for as long as possible on these days. Good luck and good huntin'
10-27-2009, 03:21 AM
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Typical Buck
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I hunt both northern and southern Illinois and when I was down state on the season archery opener much of the corn and beans where being picked and should be out by now.Up here in northern Illinois where I live the corn looks dry by sight but still is a bit moist,we've had a lot of rain lately and unless it gets real windy for a couple days or so the corn probably won't be pick for a couple weeks around here.The dates you posted should be great.What county in SO Illinois do you hunt?
10-27-2009, 07:14 AM
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I hunt both northern and southern Illinois and when I was down state on the season archery opener much of the corn and beans where being picked and should be out by now.Up here in northern Illinois where I live the corn looks dry by sight but still is a bit moist,we've had a lot of rain lately and unless it gets real windy for a couple days or so the corn probably won't be pick for a couple weeks around here.The dates you posted should be great.What county in SO Illinois do you hunt?
10-27-2009, 09:43 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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Location: West Central Illinois
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Haven't read the crop reports, but I am guessing maybe just maybe 50% of all row crops are harvested to date. Farmers are focusing on beans now. It is raining today and rained all day yesterday. 2 - 3 inches total. The ground is saturated.
Don't know how to advise on coming here. I am taking next week off, but will play it by ear. I may take some time each week. Several big deer are being shot.
I live in Macoupin County, Illinois.
Don't know how to advise on coming here. I am taking next week off, but will play it by ear. I may take some time each week. Several big deer are being shot.
I live in Macoupin County, Illinois.
