[Jansky22]

Public land in Illinois closed and conservation police writing tickets as well as ticketing trespassers on private ground

 

[Tool fan]

Public land in Illinois closed and conservation police writing tickets as well as ticketing trespassers on private ground

Not in ri co I have a park a half block from my house there’s ten people there as we speak

 

[Tool fan]

Walking dogs jogging you name it parents with kids playing on play ground

 

[judgebutkus]

It is my understanding that state parks are closed, not Federal land.

 

[sharky597]

According to IDNR certain federal land is closed. Google "IDNR current dnr closures". For some reason I wasn't allowed to post the link on here.

 

[morelsxs]

According to IDNR certain federal land is closed. Google "IDNR current dnr closures". For some reason I wasn't allowed to post the link on here.

You should be able to post the link if you remove the w w w or the h t t p s

 

[noskydaddy]

The above are a few Pics of the 150 plus blacks I found in Southern Illinois April 2, 2020

You do good in the beech trees @judgebutkus ? For blacks?

 

[Velvetmaggot]

Found April 7,2020 in Jersey/Madison county area.

 

[Tool fan]

View attachment 27568 View attachment 27568 Found April 7,2020 in Jersey/Madison county area. View attachment 27568

Ty for the update

 

[Tool fan]

Just an updated map let’s go il !!!!!

 

[jparr]

Hey all, I've been in the state for one year and I'm hoping to branch out this season and find some new spots. Has anyone had luck along the Iroquois River or just over the board in Willow slough or LaSalle? The spots I found last year are closed being on state land. Last year we went north to some topography, not much of that around here.

The above question about fed land. Not all fed land is closed. It is misleading on the state page. Mostly historic sites, campgrounds and day use areas are closed and the forest are assessing daily. General access is still permitted, but best to call the local office ahead to insure the area you plan to go is open. As it stands the Fed offices remain open, but are not letting people in the buildings at most locations.

 

[Tool fan]

Hey all, I've been in the state for one year and I'm hoping to branch out this season and find some new spots. Has anyone had luck along the Iroquois River or just over the board in Willow slough or LaSalle? The spots I found last year are closed being on state land. Last year we went north to some topography, not much of that around here.

The above question about fed land. Not all fed land is closed. It is misleading on the state page. Mostly historic sites, campgrounds and day use areas are closed and the forest are assessing daily. General access is still permitted, but best to call the local office ahead to insure the area you plan to go is open. As it stands the Fed offices remain open, but are not letting people in the buildings at most locations.

Ty for the information and I’ve never hunted in that area so sorry I’m no help to you

 

[hopppalong]

That is awesome. Is this a spot you generally go to first or this a random? Im on the other side of the river but typically dont go to my spot for another 2 weeks?

first place I go every year sandy soil full sun

 

[hopppalong]

first one of the year in central Illinois Woodford county View attachment 26560

first one of the year in central Illinois Woodford county View attachment 26560

my daughter made it in a magazine with her huge greys from last year

 

[ckorte]

Pretty good day here

 

[rdbrds]

View attachment 27706 View attachment 27704 View attachment 27702 Pretty good day here

korte is an stl name, Madison county?

 

[ckorte]

korte is an stl name, Madison county?

Yep. Highland where all the Korte’s are.

 

[Tool fan]

Seen a video of thumb size grays in the quad cities didn’t say city but I will be checking my earliest spot and will have to go @wade mode for this one will let you know

 

[Already Gone]

Seen a video of thumb size grays in the quad cities didn’t say city but I will be checking my earliest spot and will have to go @wade mode for this one will let you know

Don't forget the TP. Not for what you are thinking, though.
You can use it to bribe the local constabulary in case of apprehension.

 

[Tool fan]

Right!!!!!