Hello from the past. I was once an active member known as towerrat but now have changed my moniker as I am on a different net and can't remember my old password[&:]. Anyhow, I am trying to organize a hunt to Illinois Pike county region and have to consider not only my traditional archery craze but also the limitations of my training wheeled partners/inlaws. Can anyone point me in the some direction as to hunting areas or reputable guides without large sums of cash needed (wife, kids, and mortgage come first ya know)? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
MPSCOUT
"Hunt hard, and Pray harder, both offer great rewards".

Hey Towerrat, how have things been going? Havent seen you around these parts in a while. Hope all is well with you.

Heres a place for you to check out. A friend of mine guides for these guys from time to time, and they have a pretty respectable trophy page. I am not advertising for them, just giving you an option. You can check them out at www.hadleycreek.com and see what they have to offer. Good luck on your quest.

Thanks Kip I will check them out. It is a quest for sure, myself and one other are the types that like the challenge of scouting, and hunting an area ourselves so I have been trying to research that approach as well. The wife always says I'm hardheaded.

I can work with you in Greene, Calhoun or Pike County.

Good luck!

Thank you, could you point me towards public lands? If not what would you reccommend?
MPSCOUT