Saw no deer in the am, hunted the Stanfield lake east side.
Saw about 20 at 5pm, 3 bucks among the does, one was borderline shooter, but I didn't purchase a refuge tag and didn't want to waste my state tag when there are a couple of giants on our properties.
Oh and the pm hunt was behind the persimmon ponds.

I've never taken a deer there, saw a few dandies, friends have taken some nice bucks.
I normally only go when a friend can't find a buddy to go with them.
I'm supposed to go again on Sat, but I have a slight problem with my T/C, and I've got to find time to sight in a loaner.

@ ZIM, I've probably only hunted state land 15-20 times total over the past 10 years.
Does IL track public land harvests?

Yes there are stats on the ILDNR website, but like I said there's no substitute for just getting out there and seeing the difference for oneself.

Found this little set last weekend 12-11. Saw two more bucks this weekend that had shed both sides. So watch what your shooting. Got my 6th doe yesterday.

Excellent find!

BS

You went to Illinois and found those :biggrin:

What county?

Jefferson. Saw 2 more bucks with both sides gone. There were small bodied