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2012 hunts will run Sunday thru Saturday, with
Sunday being set-up day.
We do have harvest guidelines. Under our Quality Deer Management program, a
“shooter” buck is defined as one with a minimum of eight points and a 16 inch
spread or one that scores at least 130 Pope & Young. A $250 fee will be applied
for each buck harvested below these minimum requirements.
We are offering the following hunts
for 2012:
Plan
A: Semi-Guided Archery Trophy Whitetail
Basic – 5 day 1 Buck
Semi-guided
Includes lodging and meals
Tree stands provided & set, we also recommend you bring one of your own.
Plan
B: Semi-Guided Firearm Trophy Whitetail
Semi Guided Shotgun
3 day gun hunting
One buck may be harvested
Lodging & meals included
Tree stands provided & set, we also recommend you bring one of your own.
Plan
C: Archery/Gun Combo
4.5 days bow hunt followed by 3 day gun hunting
Lodging & meals included
Tree stands provided & set, we also recommend you bring one of your own.
2 bucks, only 1 with firearm
We also offer
muzzleloader hunts call for info!
2012 Season Dates |
Season |
Dates |
Rate |
Archery: Week 1 |
October 21st – October 26th |
$1100.00 |
Archery: Week 2 |
October 28th – November 2nd |
$1300.00 |
Archery: Week 3 |
November 4th – November 9th |
$1500.00
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1st Shotgun Season: |
November 16th, 17th & 18th with set up day on November 15th |
$1300.00 |
2nd Shotgun Season: |
November 29th, 30th December 1st and 2nd with setup day November 28th |
$1100.00 |
Limited Combo Hunts: Bow and Shot Gun |
November 11th - 18th |
$2300.00 |
Note: A muzzleloader can also be used in the gun seasons. |
Attention Bowhunters: On all archery hunts, the arrival date is your set up date. We try to get you in early enough to hunt that afternoon, but it is not guaranteed.
SAFETY BELTS OR HARNESSES AND A
WAIVER OF LIABILITY
ARE REQUIRED ON ALL HUNTS!!!
Hunting
License/Permits:
A combo archery permit for non-residents is available to harvest 1 buck
& 1 doe.
Also required are a habitat stamp and a non resident hunting license. Gun
permits & Archery are issued by lottery
When you apply, get a confirmation number. Permits must be obtained with a
credit card by calling toll free at 1-800-705-4164or 888-6-permit.
The website for Illinois Department of Conservation is www.dnr.state.il.us
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