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Any Advice on Shawnee National Forest?

CP3

CP3

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Going the last week in October.

First time in Illinois.

I would be very grateful on any advice on hunting the forest.

Thank you.
 
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I have hunted the Lake Tecumseh area for several years. It is a challenging place to hunt but well worth it, does not get a lot of hunting pressure until gun season. Best spots to look for are edges with security cover joining hard woods containing white oaks.
 
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CP3 said:
We have never been. We are staying at Bay Creek Ranch. It’s about 4 miles north of Oak Point campground.
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I have a hunting cabin about 10 minutes from that area. Do not be tempted to leave that general area. there are some very good spots close to oak point or lake Glendale. i would recommend to load onx with points you like and as soon as you get there go check them out quick and dirty only really paying attention to hunting pressure. if there's vehicles move to the next spot, i have been hunting that area for years and there is no reason to compete with other hunters. there are plenty of good spots there. i have never had a problem getting on deer and getting away from other hunters.
 
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I have a hunting cabin about 10 minutes from that area. Do not be tempted to leave that general area. there are some very good spots close to oak point or lake Glendale. i would recommend to load onx with points you like and as soon as you get there go check them out quick and dirty only really paying attention to hunting pressure. if there's vehicles move to the next spot, i have been hunting that area for years and there is no reason to compete with other hunters. there are plenty of good spots there. i have never had a problem getting on deer and getting away from other hunters.
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That’s great news!! I very much appreciate the help. I’ve been marking spots on OnX!
 
CP3 said:
That’s great news!! I very much appreciate the help. I’ve been marking spots on OnX!
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Draw a line South west about 3 miles from Bay creek and thats a good place to start. ive seen a few pretty nice bucks in there and deer density is pretty high.
 
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Lcoop said:
I have a hunting cabin about 10 minutes from that area. Do not be tempted to leave that general area. there are some very good spots close to oak point or lake Glendale. i would recommend to load onx with points you like and as soon as you get there go check them out quick and dirty only really paying attention to hunting pressure. if there's vehicles move to the next spot, i have been hunting that area for years and there is no reason to compete with other hunters. there are plenty of good spots there. i have never had a problem getting on deer and getting away from other hunters.
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Heck ya. Thats what hunting national forest is all about. If you have to combat hunt on a Nat Forest, you aint walking far enough.


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Draw a line South west about 3 miles from Bay creek and thats a good place to start. ive seen a few pretty nice bucks in there and deer density is pretty high.
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I really appreciate the tip!
 
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