KirkV Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Went out with a buddy last night to hunt one of his nice properties and set up on one side of a ravine to try to intercept bucks coming up the timber towards the food source. It was a great night but as luck had it they were coming up the other side of the creek at 75 yards distance. I counted 8 different bucks, 2 shooters including a 140 class 8 point with a split g2 and a 150 class 10 point! Dang the luck, but they slowly made their way up the draw and never even knew I was there. They were so pretty against a fresh dusting of snow, and just before dark I got to watch about 50 turkeys come out of the field above me and roost all around me in the trees. What a nice evening in the late season at 9 degrees!:clap: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Nothing like hunting in the late season. I wish a buck would show up for me. I have been seeing some doe, but nothing to write home about. Thanks for sharing that view, Kirk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearClaw Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Sounds like you had a great evening! Even at 9 degrees! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2hunt Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Hey Kirk! Give me directions and I'll come down and help you lol. One of us will be on the right side. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkV Posted January 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Well Gary my buddy went down there sunday evening and they came up the side I was on while he was on the other side lol. Ok tonight we are going to go down and cover both sides and just watch they will not come that way at all lmao. Wish me luck.:gun_bandana: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2hunt Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Good luck! With it being late season and covering both spots you've been seeing them at one of you should have a pretty good chance as long as you don't get picked off by any of the front deer on the group. Hoping for pictures tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Surprised your season is still open up there Kirk. Sounds like a real good afternoon to me. Kinda wish this snow had hit before the weekend here, season closed here yesterday. Good luck this evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebohio Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 good luck kirk, keep us posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00DodgeGuy Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 So this coming weekend is the 2nd late season for does only and also the last weekend for bow hunting....do any Illinois hunters know if I can have both in the stand with me. Would like to have the bow in case a shooter buck comes in but also would like to fill my shotgun tag also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkV Posted January 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Well I guess we were not meant to have it happen tonight. We got set up and heard a baying hound in the bedding area 1/2 hr after we were in the stand. My buddy said he saw deer blowing thru the timber way out in front of us. Well we are going to give it a day to settle back down and maybe try it on Wednesday night again. My buddy did shave a bearded hen twice tonight lol. Once at 35 yards and once at 40 yards. He said after the second shot she came back around and picked at the arrow shaft stuck in the ground. I told him that was her just saying she did not appreciate the missing feathers . Dang Dog!:boxing: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkV Posted January 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Dodgeguy you might call your local DNR office to check on that question of your as I would not want to tell you wrong bud. Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2hunt Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 I hate it when that happens! They'll be back! Dodge - This is taken from the IL regulations Digest from the Late winter Antlerless Deer and Special CWD Deer Season Information. Question # 6: Can I firearm deer hunt and archery hunt at the same time during the Late-Winter Antlerless Firearm Deer Season or the Special CWD Firearm Deer Season or use a bow to fill a firearm deer permit? Answer: No, the law specifically states that archery hunters cannot be in possession of a firearm while archery deer or turkey hunting. You cannot legally possess a bow and firearm at the same time while deer hunting regardless of what permits you have and what seasons are open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00DodgeGuy Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Thanks....that is what I was assuming but looked and looked on the website and couldn't find anything......guess I will have to try and fill my shotgun tag early and then get the bow out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.