I have spent some time in Southern Illinois and it is truly the land of giants! The miles and miles of corn and beans are only broken by creeks and waterways. The widest spot of hardwoods I was in was less than 100 yards wide and the corn field to reach the creek was a mile long. I don't know how they hide out like they do, but they can hide from you. First doe I ever laid eyes on in IL seemed as big as a yearling calf! She was larger than any buck (body size) than any buck I ever saw in AL.

Hunt private and it is expensive. Land prices here cant hold a candle to lease prices in IL!


I can't stand a thief.