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I know that but don't know any hunting territory up that way. Help me out.

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go north of 36 and hunt the state parks is what I do...to many deer with no head gear..14 does this morning..

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Is all the state parks hills Rex? I like flat ground.

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most are flat up there ...flat as a pool table...Mike I usually hit both the ones at oakwood because they are not to far apart...

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NAME: HARRY "BABE" WOODYARD STATE NATURAL AREA

LOCATION: The Harry "Babe" Woodyard State Natural Area is located 2.5 miles south east of Georgetown in southeast Vermilion County.

DESCRIPTION:

TOTAL ACRES: 1250 HUNTABLE ACRES: 1150
WATER ACRES: 21 TIMBERED ACRES: 1130
OPEN ACRES: 298.5

The Natural Area is characterized by major habitat areas consisting of forest (73%); grassland (8%); shrubs (2%) and cropland (17%).

SEASONS, HOURS, LIMITS:

SPECIES SEASON HOURS SPECIAL RULES/PERMITS
Deer (Bow) See Below Statewide Free Site Permit Required
Deer (Firearm) Statewide Statewide Special Hunt Area Permit Required
Quail See Below 4 P.M. Closing Special Hunt Area Permit Required
Pheasant (Cock) See Below 4 P.M. Closing Special Hunt Area Permit Required
Rabbit See Below 4 P.M. Closing Special Hunt Area Permit Required
Turkey - Fall Archery Statewide Statewide Free Site Permit Required
Turkey (Spring) Statewide Statewide Special Hunt Area Permit Required
Turkey (Spring Youth) Statewide Statewide Special Hunt Area Permit Required
Woodcock See Below 4 P.M. Closing Free Site Permit Required
Dove Statewide See Below Free Site Permit Required
Squirrel See Below See Below Free Site Permit Required
Raccoon Statewide Statewide Free Site Permit Required
Raccoon (Trapping) Statewide Statewide Free Site Permit Required
Coyote Statewide See Below Free Site Permit Required

SITE REGULATIONS:

Free Site Hunting Permits (windshield cards) are required for species a noted. These are available online at www.dnr.illinois.gov. Navigate to "Hunting/Trapping" and then "public hunting areas" to print these permits. Hunters will be required to return to this website prior to February 15th each year to record harvest information. For Free Upland Game Permit areas, a Free Upland Game Permit Application must be submitted online for a lottery drawing to be held in August. The application is available at www.dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/uplandgame. Hunters will be required to return their harvest card prior to February 15th each year. Failure to submit data/card will result in loss of hunting privileges for the following year.
Hunting is restricted to those portions of the area posted to hunting. It is illegal to construct or use a tree stand using nails, screws or any device which pierces or cuts the bark of the tree on which it is installed. Hunters must remove tree stands daily.
The hunting area will be closed to all other activited during Firearm Deer Season.
Free site permit number must be attached to the tree stand. The number must be visible from the ground.
Hunters engaged in quail, rabbit and pheasant must wear a cap and upper outer garment of solid blaze orange (at least 400 square inches).
Only antlerless deer or antlered deer having at least 4 point on one side by be harvested.
Pheasant, rabbit and quail hunting is by free Permit Only . Permits are issued for the first and second day of the statewide upland game season and on each subsequent Wednesday and Saturday in November and on each Thursday and Sunday in December, through December 24, except during the firearm deer season and open December 27 and 29. Hunting hours and limits are statewide.
Woodcock, Statewide opening to 4:00 P.M. October 31st.
Squirrel Season Opens the 1st Tuesday after Labor Day, Season closes at 4:00 P.M. October 31st.
Raccoon trapping is allowed by permit issued by public drawing. DP (Dog Proof) EGG TRAPS REQUIRED.
Dove Hunting is Sept. 1-5, Noon through 5P.M. Statewide hours apply from Sept. 6 through the close of the first season. Free site permit required. Lottery drawing held first 5 days at 11 A.M.
Coyote hunting season coincides with statewide fox season. Hours coincide with statewide regulations.
Shotgun, muzzleloader and handgun are allowed during the firearm deer season. All State regulations apply. consult the Digest of Hunting Trapping Regulations for caliber and useage restrictions.
Authorized night hunters may use .22 caliber rimfire rifles in pursuit of furbearers.
****IN ALL CASES, ask site personnel about current regulations, special rules and site conditions.

OTHER FACILITIES: Fishing and hiking.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Kickapoo State Recreation Area Site Office at (217) 442-4915. For general information about hunting regulations and applications please click here.

Equal opportunity to participate in programs of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and those funded by the U.S. Fish and wildlife Service and other agencies is available to all individuals regardless of race, sex, national origin, disability, age, religion or other non-merit factors. If you believe you have been discriminated against, contact the funding source’s civil rights office and/or the Equal Employment Opportunity Officer, IDNR, 1 Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL 62702; 217/785-0067; TTY 217/782-9175.

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NAME: KICKAPOO STATE RECREATION AREA

LOCATION: The Kickapoo State Recreation Area (KSRA) is located 1 mile east of Oakwood in central Vermilion County.

DESCRIPTION:

TOTAL ACRES: 3,971 HUNTABLE ACRES: 2,356
WATER ACRES: 224 TIMBERED ACRES: 2,992
OPEN ACRES: 432

The KSRA is characterized by major habitat areas consisting of forest (70%); grassland (14%); shrubs (10%) and cropland (6%).

SEASONS, HOURS, LIMITS:

SPECIES SEASON HOURS SPECIAL RULES/PERMITS
Squirrel See Below Statewide Free Site Permit Required
Dove See Below See Below Free Site Permit Required
Woodcock Statewide 4 P.M. Free Site Permit Required
Deer (Bow) Statewide Statewide Free Site Permit Required
Deer (Muzzleloading) Statewide Statewide Check in & Check Out Required
Deer (Firearm) Statewide Statewide Special Hunt Area Permit Required
Quail Statewide Closing Free Site Permit Required
Pheasant (Cock) Statewide Closing Free Site Permit Required
Rabbit Statewide Closing Free Site Permit Required
Raccoon Statewide Statewide Free Site Permit Required
Opossum Statewide Statewide Free Site Permit Required
Coyote See Below See Below Free Site Permit Required
Turkey - Fall Archery Statewide Statewide Free Site Permit Required
Turkey - Spring Statewide Statewide Special Hunt Area Permit Required
Turkey - Spring Youth Statewide Statewide Special Hunt Area Permit Required

SITE REGULATIONS:

Free site Hunting Permits (windshield cards) are required for species as noted. These are available online at www.dnr.illinois.gov. Navigate to "hunting/trapping: and then "public hunting areas" to print these permits. Hunters will be required to return to this website prior to February 15th each year to record harvest information. Failure to submit data will result in loss of hunting privileges for the following year.
Hunting is restricted to those portions of the area posted as open to hunting.
The hunting areas will be closed to all other activities during the firearm deer season.
Shotgun, muzzleloader, and handguns are allowed during the firearm deer season. All State regulations apply. Consult the Digest of Hunting and Trapping Regulations for caliber and usage restrictions. Authorized night hunters may use .22 caliber rimfire rifles in pursuit of furbearers.
Trapping is permitted on designated areas.
It is illegal to construct or use any tree stand using nails, screws or any device which pierces or cuts the bark of the tree on which it is installed. Hunters must remove tree stands daily. Free site permit number must be attached to the treestand. The number must be visible from the ground.
Hunters engaged in quail, rabbit, pheasant, and woodcock hunting must wear a cap and upper outer garment of solid blaze orange (at least 400 square inches).
Dove hunting statewide hours apply. Free permit is required. Shot size 7 1/2, 8 or 9.
Coyote hunting season coincides with Statewide Fox Season. Hours coincide with Statewide regulations.
Squirrel hunting season is first Tuesday after Labor Day through close of season.
All other hunting is closed during the firearm deer season.
****IN ALL CASES, ask site personnel about current regulations, special rules and site conditions.

OTHER FACILITIES: Fishing, boating, canoeing, scuba diving, hiking, picnicking and camping.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Site Office at (217)442-4915. For general information about hunting regulations and applications please click here.

Equal opportunity to participate in programs of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and those funded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and other agencies is available to all individuals regardless of race, sex, national origin, disability, age, religion or other non-merit factors. If you believe you have been discriminated against, contact the funding source’s civil rights office and/or the Equal Employment Opportunity Officer, IDNR, 1 Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL 62072; 217/785-0067; TTY 217/782-9175.

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LOCATION: 6 miles North of Oakwood in central Vermilion County. Primary access is by I-74.

DESCRIPTION OF THE AREA:

TOTAL ACRES: 2,721 HUNTABLE ACRES: 2,628
WATER ACRES: .4 TIMBERED ACRES: 1,363
OPEN ACRES: 563

Middle Fork SFWA is characterized by major habitat areas consisting of forest (46%); grassland (198%); shrubs (7%) and cropland (26%).

SEASONS, HOURS, LIMIT:

SPECIES SEASON HOURS SPECIAL RULES/PERMITS
Squirrel See Below Statewide Free Site Permit Required
Dove See Below See Below Free Site Permit/Drawing
Woodcock Statewide 4 P.M. Closing Free Site Permit Required
Deer (Bow) Statewide Statewide Free Site Permit Required
Deer (Muzzleloader) 2nd Season Only Statewide Check in & Check out required
Deer (Firearm) Statewide Statewide Special Hunt Area Permit Required
Quail Statewide 4 P.M. Closing Free Site Permit Required
Pheasant (Cock) Statewide 4 P.M. Closing Free Site Permit Required
Rabbit Statewide 4 P.M. Closing Free Site Permit Required
Raccoon Statewide Statewide Free Site Permit Required
Opossum Statewide Statewide Free Site Permit Required
Coyote See Below See Below Free Site Permit Required
Turkey - Fall Archery Statewide Statewide Free Site Permit Required
Turkey - Spring Statewide Statewide Special Hunt Area Permit Required
Turkey - Spring Youth Statewide Statewide Special Hunt Area Permit Required

SITE REGULATIONS:

Free site Hunting Permits (windshield cards) are required for species as noted. These are available online at www.dnr.illinois.gov. Navigate to "hunting/trapping: and then "public hunting areas" to print these permits. Hunters will be required to return to this website prior to February 15th each year to record harvest information. Failure to submit data will result in loss of hunting privileges for the following year.
Hunting is restricted to those portions of the area posted as open to hunting.
The site is closed to all other activities during the firearm deer season.
All hunting must be by shotgun or bow and arrow except authorized night hunters may use .22 caliber rimfire rifles in pursuit of furbearers and firearm deer hunters may use all legal firearms during deer seasoon.
Trapping is permitted on designated areas.
It is illegal to construct or use any tree stand using nails, screws or any device which pierces or cuts the bark of the tree on which it is installed. Hunters must remove tree stands daily. Free site permit # must be attached to tree stand.
Hunters engaged in quail, rabbit, pheasant, and woodcock, hunting must wear a cap and upper outer garment of solid blaze orange (at least 400 square inches).
Squirrel hunting season starts first Tuesday after Labor Day, through close of season.
Dove hunting hours are 12 noon to 5 P.M. daily, Sept. 1 - Sept. 5 on Dove management units. Statewide hours apply from Sept. 6 to the close of season. Lottery drawing held first 5 days at 11 A.M. at site office. Shot size 7 1/2, 8 or 9.
Coyote hunting season coincides with Statewide Fox Season. Hours coincide with Statewide regulations.
All other hunting is closed during the firearm deer season.
Shotgun, muzzleloader and handgun are allowed during the firearm deer season. All state regulations apply. Consult the Digest of Hunting and Trapping Regulations for caliber and usage restrictions.
**** IN ALL CASES, ask site personnel about current regulations, special rules and site conditions.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Site Office at (217) 442-4915.For general information about hunting regulations and applications please click here.

Equal opportunity to participate in programs of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and those funded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and other agencies is available to all individuals regardless of race, sex, national origin, disability, age, religion or other non-merit factors. If you believe you have been discriminated against, contact the funding source’s civil rights office and/or the Equal Employment Opportunity Officer, IDNR, 1 Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL 62702; 217/785-0067; TTY 217/782-9175.

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seen 4 does ,got down early to watch the play by play from salem..hope they don't over work mike..

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This is the end of the hunt at Salem tonite ---right.

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they are down to the final 4....its on ..come over and watch.

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What do you go to Prohound?

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What do you go to Prohound?

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10-4

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did you find it?

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Not to much what are you on?

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go to forums and classifieds then go to....2011 Fall Super Stakes, Baby Stakes, World and Youth Championships....then go to "play by play"....

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Gotcha headed to it.

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Found it and snoopin' it out thank ya can almost here 'em now!!!!!!!!

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yea buddy, best thing ukc ,pkc,and akc ever did was get them play by plays going..no more calling a dozen guys or wait a month on the magazine..now its come all long for the ride.oh yea..

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It will be just fine till this dinosaur of a computer fizzes out.

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yea i just lost it ..their server is overloading..

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Me too, I thought it was me. Everybody is lookin' at it and od'd it. Thats the good thing about live action no problems, may slick or den, but it keeps on .

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Just went to it and it said to many clients---looks like it's done for the nite.

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it will come back on in a little bit..we will know tonight.

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Rex got back on a little bit ago Roller won. Td gave up and went to bed. I got the e-mail picture that's pretty cool.

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