Illinois Hunting Journal 2010

[SoIll Dawg]

I was wondering if I would have to use long underwear or not![:D]

Funny how cold you can get when you don't move much.

Hurry up Friday!!

[bobow]

I was wondering if I would have to use long underwear or not!

Funny how cold you can get when you don't move much.

I have to laugh because I was thinking about this myself.  I think I am going to pack my winter bibs in without the liner just in case [;)]

I know, call me wimpy....that's what happens when you get old I guess [:'(]

[4khorn]

Its finally here. The one day we have been looking forward to all year. Opening day baby! Good luck to everyone. Be safe out there. Looking forward to sharing the season with you fella's...and ladies...if there are any reading. [;)]

[Lot to Learn]

good luck everyone.  I had no intentions of hunting this early, I don't like hunting deer in warmer weather but now I am going to have a very long day at work. 

[bobow]

I had no intentions of hunting this early, I don't like hunting deer in warmer weather but now I am going to have a very long day at work.

I was hoping to get out today but I just can't do it. [:@]  I plan on being out all day Saturday & some on Sunday if things work out.

Good luck to everybody.  I hope to see your pictures by tonight! [;)]

[4khorn]

Hunt number 1 is in the books. When i got to the base of the tree, I saw a fawn get up out of its bed and bound away up the ridge. Hour and a half later it made its way back and bedded down in the same spot, then browsed around the rest of the evening. Momma doe did not make an appearance, so no shot opportunities, but a fun hunt regardless. Question for you guys: Sunset was 6:37, so what time would you plan on getting to your stand? I got there at 4:10.

[Relentless]

I got to my stand about 4:30 last night...felt early but I don't want to bunp any deer...especially tonight now that it is colder.  I had a doe and fawn come by at 5:45 and another doe with twins at about 6:45.  I let them all go but, that will not happen tonight....of course I will be in a different stand tonight.  Just an fyi...those does/fawns were all about 24 rows deep in the standing corn.  Good luck to all and stay safe.  Also enjoy these cool early season temps.

[SoIll Dawg]

Got skunked.  Saw 3 otters, 12 turkey, 4 turtles sunning themselves and a couple million squirrels.  No deer after hunting all day.  Waiting till this evening to go out again. 

It was an absolutely beautiful day anyway!

[Lot to Learn]

what awesome weather.  I have not been out yet, Wife and daughters off for the day so me and boy hanging out. He has asthma and allergies so not taking him near a bean field right now.  I will be out in the morning. I have decided I need to wash some of my warmer clothes. 

[Lot to Learn]

I forgot to add, someone in my neighborhood had success, my lab is chewing on a deer leg as we speak.