Smitteken Posted November 5, 2005 Report Share Posted November 5, 2005 Illinois is definitely a place of beauty. I consider myself so lucky to have grown up in southern IL and have been blessed with good hunting ground and greater memories. Good luck and pray for colder weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinoisbowhunter Posted November 5, 2005 Report Share Posted November 5, 2005 Re: Illinois Dreams.... Its a very exciting yearly tradition for sure. Time spent with family and friends in the outdoors while sharing your successes in the field is unmatched. When bow season starts up I always have an urging anticipation to get back at it. In my spare time during this time of year, I am always out doing what I love and enjoy doing most. I did gain a piece of ground this year by knocking on someones door. It took many houses goin around to finally get one but it was well worth it. The worst a person can get is a simple "no". I try to show respect to the people who grants us permission by visiting them and bring them something to eat. I only take mature bucks (3.5+) in the counties I hunt and let the younger boys grow, it all pays itself off eventually. I consider myself fortunate to have grown up in Illinois chasing these whitetails, its among our blood. Where abouts in east central IL do you hunt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MCDillinois Posted November 5, 2005 Report Share Posted November 5, 2005 Re: Illinois Dreams.... IllinoisJoe58, I know the feeling. I live in Md but I have been hunting my farm in Pike County for 8 years. My farm and several farms adjoining have been participating in the 140 inch minimum the entire time and it is amazing how big the bucks grow, especially in Illinios. If people could just get it in their thick skull that if they pass on the smaller bucks under 140, they too will increase their odds of killing bucks like they see in magazines and tv!! So, when you hear "trophy is in the eye of the beholder," that generally means that they have never taken a hammer buck, never seen a hammer buck on its feet or hunt in an area where everyone else shoots everything. We call it, the "Hidden Justification Statement!" Good luck to you and your group.....keep letting them grow and ye shall be rewarded!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ILclimber Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 Re: Illinois Dreams.... ILJoe, I couldn't agree with you more. This year has been really tough for me. I am enfatuated with hunting whitetails, and I go to school in St.louis and work here as well. I always enjoy coming back home to be with mother nature, although it is very tough to see all these guys posting about there hunting trips. When I get on I-64 to head back home, that warm feeling gets in me cause I know I'm gonna be out in the woods. Just wanted to let you guys know I am in the same boat with you. Good luck the rest of the year and shoot straight!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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