Adrian J Hare

Just wondered if there was anyone that hunts Illinois, Is it a all day hunt? How many birds ?

I just got a Job offer there this spring...BT

I like them with Long Sharp Spurs....

Lady Forge

Bosstom; I have only hunted them in the Fall and Winter. I have seen as many as 29 one evening fly up to roost around my treestand in Vermillion County. I do like the all day hunts myself. I havent been successful in arrowing a bird YET, but Ive had a great time trying. I have a few friends and one in paticular that hunt southern Illinois counties ( like Jasper County ) and he never comes home empty handed, he says I think its called Sam Par Park is great for turkey hunting, he is going to take me there this spring to watch him hunt and call, I know he can teach me alot about turkeys and turkey hunting. I hope the job in Illinois works out good for you and your spring turkey hunting If you check the Illinois Department of Natural Resources website you can see the harvest total #s for the varying counties in Illinois , this may help you narrow your search for a county to hunt in Illinois.

maytom

Geezzee BT!! That state is home to some &quot;TROPHY&quot; whitetails and some large gobblers!! Heck, if you ever make the move, I'll make sure to visit ya!!<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

&quot;Spring Season....the Best&quot;!!!

Edited by - maytom on 01/21/2003 01:08:17

Brampton Mike

Way to go BT...should be interesting & having Maytom visit should be the highlite of your season!! What does Mrs.BT have to say about this??? <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle> Brampton Mike <img src=icon_smile_clown.gif border=0 align=middle>

Adrian J Hare

Thankyou for the info lady,
Hang on guys, I'm not going to be living there permently,
I was offered a Job with a New Outfitters Camp for Guiding Turkey hunts from May15th to May6th. Its the Camp the the QuakerBoy Staff hunt Whitetails on I understand. Your right Maytom there are big deer there,Seen one that Ernie got and wow it was nice...BT

I like them with Long Sharp Spurs....

turkeyrambler

Looking in my turkey hunting magazine,

website: http://dnr.state.il.us

species: eastern

application deadline: early December

season April 14 to May 15 in North Zone, April 7 to May 8 in south zone

bag limit 1 bearded bird per permit: 3 permits maximum

turkeyrambler

Looking in my turkey hunting magazine,

website: http://dnr.state.il.us

species: eastern

application deadline: early December

season April 14 to May 15 in North Zone, April 7 to May 8 in south zone

bag limit 1 bearded bird per permit: 3 permits maximum

HOSS

BT you'll be into the last season of the yr. in the northern zone what county will you be hunting or guiding my permit is for april 18-23 ILL breaks there seasons up into 5 seasons varying in days from 5-7 days depending on the season. check the web site if you haven't already. www.dnr.state.il.us.com

Adrian J Hare

Hoss, I'm not sure what season , I was just told April15th to may sometime. Is all ILL. a draw ? or can you get over the counter lic...BT

I like them with Long Sharp Spurs....

Lady Forge

Bosstom; Here is a link to the IDNR page that has the info you are looking forhttp://dnr.state.il.us/admin/systems...untingInfo.htm
All Illinois is a lottery draw, you cant purchase your license over the counter.
Make sure that you take notice of the application deadlines to apply for the varying seasons in the north and the south zones, and the process for non residents licenses.
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North Zone Season Dates 2003

1st season-April 14-April 18( Application Deadline Dec 12 )
2nd season-April 19-April 24( Application Deadline Jan 3 )
3rd season-April 25-April 30( Application Deadline Feb 10 )
4th season-May 1----May 7
5th season-May 8----May 16
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Southern Zone Season Dates 2003

1st season-April l7-April 11
2nd season-April 12-APRIL 17
3rd season-April 18-April 23
4th season-April 24-April 30
5th season-May 1----May 8
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I hope this will help to answer some of your questions

Edited by - Lady Forge on 01/22/2003 09:42:04