Hunted a spot I thought would be killer yesterday. 20 squirrels, 10 chipmunks, and one raccoon. Didn't see one deer, but I have a feeling it's gonna be a killer spot during the rut. Acorns were falling everywhere, but haven't seen a deer my last 2 times out.
keep it up fellas, almost a week away for me here in illinois, and the other illinois guys on this team!
One more week I can't wait. Won't get to go Fri. Morning but I will be out Fri. Afternoon and sat. Mornin.
Tags are purchased and equipment is ready to go for Saturday. I doubt I'll hunt the morning but I'll sure be there in the evening.
Next friday can't come soon enough. Im going to go out saturday to scout a new public spot that they just opened up this year for the first time not to far from where i hunt. I know there are a ton of deer in that area due to all the road kill we see there.
there really starting to pick corn here in northern illinois, with these cooler breezy days will help keep the moisture level down. get it out! less cover for Mr. Big... I'll be in stand next friday evening and sat. evening.
It got close to 90 today and dropping to the mid 60's for the opening tomorrow and dropping to the mid 40's tomorrow night. They should be moving.
Checked out a few of the spots that I like to hunt in down by LaSalle! Can't wait for next Friday! Not gonna make it out with Dukemichaels tomorrow but that is alright. Plenty of time before I can get on that property to hunt anyways! So instead Bass Pro tomorrow for a few things and gonna get my daughters bow set up so we can do some shooting this weekend!
They opened up a new spot across the river from the lots you like to hunt this year. i don't know if it is antlerless only like parks. its not part of them so you just sign in at the front gate. Its just east of the speedway on Rt 6
That is awesome! I hope to arrive in Ottawa around 5 on Thursday so I might have to check that out. If you hear anymore info about it be sure to let me know!
Do you have anywhere nearby that we can setup a target and get in a few shots thursday night when I arrive? Would love to swing by and meet.
Nothing like spending the first day of hunting season unclogging the main water drain between the house and the road. Tomorrows another day though.
That's like me having to sit here telling you I'm not in the woods because it's too fricken HOT! It's 88 degrees here in SE Pa. I just won't hunt when it's like this. Frustrating as hell because I know those deer are on the acorns. Oh well, we're supposed to get some rain and cooler temps come Monday, so I'll be getting in there then. Our regular season starts next Saturday
Well boys i got good news and bad news LOL. Bad news is that i just got home from a 3 hour trip to the emergency room because i tried to cut my left index finger off with a utility knife. Nothing a few stitches couldn't fix. Good news is that it isn't going to affect me shooting at all (first thing that i checked when i got home) so i will be in a tree come Friday afternoon.
