In T-Minus 72 hours I'll be on my way to Illinois for the Metropolis ASA. . It's about a 6hour drive from here.

I'm really excited about the shoot, but I'm more excited to ride around looking at deer during the night. I'm expecting to see some bruisers so you Illinois guys better not dissappoint me! [8D]

I'm staying in Paduca (sp?), KY. If anyone is close, and would like to have dinner or something, I'm willing to atleast meet up with someone. It'll just be me and a buddy up there.

On a serious note, this is my second ASA, and I've put more time and effort in the last 2 weeks than I have my whole time shooting. I usually shoot a lot as it is, but these past two weeks, it's been a lot more. I've EASILY shot 500+ arrows in the last 7 days. I've also spent upwards of 4 hours judging yardage. I've had orange cones, and everything out, just practicing the yardage, everyway I can. I hope the work pays off, and I'm sure I'll keep you guys up to date. I'll have my laptop with me.

But I'm expecting to see some deer! I'm also taking my camera, I'll have plenty of pictures to share Monday.

If anyone is in the nearby area and wants to meet up be sure to PM me and I'll do my best to meet up with someone. I'm going to be at the mercy of my buddy though, he's driving.

Good Luck Bud.

Good luck,I won't be able to make it over.My daughter is playing a softball tournament and my son is playing a baseball tournament that weekend.


I MIGHT be free Friday because I am on vacation this week so there is a small chance I can catch up with you for a little while.

Good luck Matt.

Matt becareful at night when looking at deer especially if you pull into a field to shine your headlights on them.
Shinning is illegal in IL and they will ticket you for something like this.
Good luck and keep us posted.

T

Matt- I have hunted in Metropolis at the park in town with my pops. There are some huge deer in the fields around there and nearby at Dog Island. Check the beanfields at night but be careful, like Peakrut said they like to pick on shiners.

Matt

I was there today....I shot horrible(Billy Dover sure knows how to set-up a Course). I shot with Carl Atkins hes a Senior Pro from Texas.

I'ld like to meet up.....pm me ur number and I'll give u a call Sat. when your class isnt shooting ( Open C Right?)

but.. Overall....I had fun today!

I've heard it's a good course. I'm not really sure how much time I'll have Saturday.

What ranges did you shoot?

There was only one open..and it didn't say wat one.

After the shoot..I watched them take all the stakes out...and then their was even more UTVs comin in..thye were switching targets and going to another Range.

How were the skeeters?

Was it really muddy?