by Tim Jarvis | Oct 10, 2017 | Antlers, Archery Season, Uncategorized, Whitetail Deer
Southern Illinois native and long time Illinois Bowhunter Ben Doan took this Illinois giant on opening day this year. This Booner had a gross score of 183 4/8. Ben’s wife Autumn was in the blind to capture most of the hunt on video, which can be seen in this...
by Tim Jarvis | Dec 10, 2014 | Archery Season, Late Season Deer Hunting, Whitetail Deer
Article contributed by Coleman Dowda Hunting whitetail during the rut is quite different than hunting during the PEAK RUT period of the season. While the rut is on, most bucks are roaming the woods at all times of the day searching for does in estrus. Since this...
by Tim Jarvis | Nov 4, 2014 | Archery Season, Public Hunting, Whitetail Deer
Article contributed by Jim Newcomb Taking big bucks on public land is tough – but it can be done if you pay attention to the basics. Let’s face it, not everyone’s pockets are deep enough to shell out the money necessary to go on an out-of-state...
by Tim Jarvis | Oct 29, 2014 | Archery Season, Nocked N' Loaded
The first annual Illinois Bowhunter Nocked and Loaded preseason party was a success! If you missed it, then you missed a great time among fellow like-minded folks. Of course, as the Chicago Cubs fans say, there is always next year! Live music was performed by South...
by Tim Jarvis | Sep 30, 2014 | Archery Season, Whitetail Deer
Opening day is finally upon us! When you wake up in the morning, it will be the first day of archery deer season in Illinois. It is the moment all of us bowhunters cherish each year. This is the moment you have been practicing for all spring and summer (well...
by Tim Jarvis | Apr 21, 2014 | Archery Season, Bow Accuracy
The weather is warming, the flowers are blooming, and pollen is in the air. The fields are full of clover and lush green grass. Whitetail deer fawns are becoming more visible and bucks are beginning to grow their antlers back with renewed vigor. Spring is...
