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Cook, DuPage, Will Co

Discussion in 'Illinois' started by metal, Apr 27, 2013.

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  1. Apr 27, 2013 #1
    metal

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    Me and Jaybo checked some early spots today in DuPage/Cook county. We are still a week away. The ground is perfect and its gonna be anyday now. Some rain and warm temps comin in starting sunday into next week should get things moving along.
     
    metal, Apr 27, 2013
    metal, Apr 27, 2013
  3. Apr 27, 2013 #2
    dwak

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    May apples just started popping up here in Kane Co.
     
    dwak, Apr 27, 2013
    dwak, Apr 27, 2013

  5. Apr 27, 2013 #3
    metal

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    Really Dwak, cause all the Mayapples around that I see are at least 6-8'' already.
     
    metal, Apr 27, 2013
    metal, Apr 27, 2013
  6. Apr 27, 2013 #4
    dwak

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    Only ones I've seen so far haven't even unfolded their leaves yet. Only seen 3 dandelions so far too. I'm in St. Charles
     
    dwak, Apr 27, 2013
    dwak, Apr 27, 2013
  7. Apr 27, 2013 #5
    metal

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    Thats surprising? Dandy's just popped open yesterday around here. Day before there was no yellow to be seen, now the lawns are full of yellow. I saw a lot of mayapples today that were 6 + inches already. I'm hoping by wednesday I find my first baby. I'm in Will county, but hunt mainly in DuPage/Cook.
     
    metal, Apr 27, 2013
    metal, Apr 27, 2013
  8. Apr 27, 2013 #6
    botr

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    Will county here also. Heading south about 40 miles tomorrow to take a look around. Im betting on next weekend being good.
     
    botr, Apr 27, 2013
    botr, Apr 27, 2013
  9. Apr 28, 2013 #7
    dang

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    I live in North West Indiana but hunt Will county. The dandelions are up in force here but in Will they are hardly there, and the lilacs haven't popped yet.
     
    dang, Apr 28, 2013
    dang, Apr 28, 2013
  10. Apr 28, 2013 #8
    masonrymaster

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    just found over 300 1/2 frees in east central grundy on a northwest facing hill, get ready cause this week it will be boomin.
     
    masonrymaster, Apr 28, 2013
    masonrymaster, Apr 28, 2013
  11. Apr 28, 2013 #9
    randypedigo

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    what is a half free?
     
    randypedigo, Apr 28, 2013
    randypedigo, Apr 28, 2013
  12. Apr 28, 2013 #10
    millertime69

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    @Randy, its a peckerhead, there are pics on photos page
     
    millertime69, Apr 28, 2013
    millertime69, Apr 28, 2013
  13. Apr 28, 2013 #11
    tkintel80

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    Masonrymaster- Nice! I learned something new also Randy, I hadn't heard of .5 trees- heard of peckerhead or foxglove before.
     
    tkintel80, Apr 28, 2013
    tkintel80, Apr 28, 2013
  14. Apr 28, 2013 #12
    metal

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    I dont waste my time on half frees. I see a ton of them every spring, but its mostly a big stem your picking. I've heard they're pretty good, but I prefer the big yellows and greys. I have my fingers crossed that I will find my first little patch by wednesday. The quality though is still a week or so away. Next weekend maybe.... Please don't litter
     
    metal, Apr 28, 2013
    metal, Apr 28, 2013
  15. Apr 28, 2013 #13
    metal

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    Any of you Will County shroomers do any good along the DesPlaines River in and around the forest preserves? My neighbor brought me to a spot last year and there were a ton of huge dead Elms, but it was so friggin dry, that it was a lost cause.
     
    metal, Apr 28, 2013
    metal, Apr 28, 2013
  16. Apr 28, 2013 #14
    botr

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    Got the skunk along the Kankakee river today. Still think we are a week or 2 out.
     
    botr, Apr 28, 2013
    botr, Apr 28, 2013
  17. Apr 28, 2013 #15
    morchellaholic

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    Found four Grey Friday and five more today. Friday southern will county, today Grundy county near the Kankakee.
    Starting slow but they are up fellas.
     
    morchellaholic, Apr 28, 2013
    morchellaholic, Apr 28, 2013
  18. May 1, 2013 #16
    cjake042

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    Went out yesterday after work to a place that I've gone for the last 3 years (Northern Cook County Forest Preserve). Found one small grey. I'm thinking this weekend into next week it will start getting better.
     
    cjake042, May 1, 2013
    cjake042, May 1, 2013
  19. May 1, 2013 #17
    cjake042

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    Went out again tonight for 2 hours...9 more about1 to 3 inches tall. Think I'm going to wait until the weekend (supposed to rain and get a little cooler Thursday and Friday).
     
    cjake042, May 1, 2013
    cjake042, May 1, 2013
  20. May 2, 2013 #18
    botr

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    Nothing but ticks for me so far. Cook / Will / NW Indiana.
     
    botr, May 2, 2013
    botr, May 2, 2013
  21. May 3, 2013 #19
    herpin1579

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    Just an FYI, I checked some areas in will and stumbled upon some trail cameras setup facing spots on the creek that you can get across. They were labeled FPDWC. Remember the rules in forest preserved and stay safe!
     
    herpin1579, May 3, 2013
    herpin1579, May 3, 2013
  22. May 3, 2013 #20
    herpin1579

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