Illinois Deer and Turkey Classic

Discussion in 'Whitetail Deer Hunting' started by DaltonGang, Dec 30, 2012.

  1. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Weekend Warrior

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    This year it is in Springfield. Why the move? Who will be going?
     
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    Was hoping to but probably wont now. To far to go. Would rather go to Madison anyways.

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  3. jrk_indle84

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    I think they move it every couple years to spread it out around the state. That's my guess any way in the past couple years I've been back home this is third different place, I wanna say Bloomington was before Peoria. Anyway I'll hopefully be goin over seeing as it an hour away.
     
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    They moved it from Bloomington because half of the Interstate Center, including most of the heated indoor display space, was sold and no longer available. They moved it from Peoria because of scheduling conflicts where they couldn't get the dates (or even close to them) that they wanted. I think it will be in Springfield for the foreseeable future.
     
  5. justhunt

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    Yes. Only an hour from me.
     
  6. jrk_indle84

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    There ya go, that's why the move.
     
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    rknierim Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I'll be there again. Closer to home for me this time :)
     
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    why did it leave springfield in the first place.
     
  9. DaltonGang

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    How long ago was it in Springfield?
     
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    Ill be headed down
     
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    What are the dates this year?
     
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    Classic will be 10min. away this year, be there for sure.
     
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    rknierim Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Feb 1,2,3
     
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    Ill be down there friday and saturday. I wonder how busy it will be sunday with it being super bowl sunday?

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    Def going this year. Only 30 min for me! Makes it that much harder to not go!!
     
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    Its an hour and a half away so ill probably stop by for a day. Ive never been to one before so it should be fun. If someone wants to meet up with me an check stuff out that would be cool. It might help me not look like a chicken with my head cut off around there :lol:
     
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    Oly get ahold of me man in a week or so. I can't remember my work schedule off the too of my head but I could meet ya up there sometime The 2nd I will prolly be at a bday party for my gf's son. If not I may not have a gf anymore haha. Let me know when you're going
     
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    Okay will do. I'm thinking the 1st that Friday will work for me. I don't have class at all that day. But I'll get in touch with you once you know your schedule.
     
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    Wonder if the earlier date affects any of the mounts that get brought in. Thats kinda the best part of goin anyway imo.
     
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    I'm going to try to go, never made the drive north to check it out, now it's literally a 5 minute drive. Friday will be the day I try to go. Have family plans Saturday and Sunday is the Superbowl. Sunday might be possible, kick off isn't until 5pm and how much pregame me can one person stand?
     

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