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Bowhunting only in Edwards, Wabash & Richland counties in Illinois - Trophy Deer Hunting618-446-333 - 5 1/2 day semi-guided bowhunts on our 2,500 privately owned acres in famed Edwards, Wabash, Richland and White Counties of Illinois.  Deer and Turkey bow hunting.  Our lodge is a home away from home and has comfortable full size beds (no bunk beds).  Site your bow in at our indoor bow range. 
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Illinois Xtreme Whitetails provides prime deer hunting in Central IL (601) 260-7329  or
(601) 955-8185 - Come enjoy the finest accommodations and over 4,000 private land acres in Adams, Pike and Brown counties for world class whitetail deer.  Affordable rates, huge bucks and top quality lodging - Contact us today!
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Big Bow Kill - 186 5/8" - Illinois Ohio Valley Trophy Hunts offers exciting bowhunting on over 10,000 prime habitat "big buck" achers!618-672-4755 - You will have a guide during your entire hunt but the guide does not sit with you in the tree. We will go over with you where you are hunting based on the weather and thermals and show you pictures and sheds of animals on that farm. You will know where you are going to hunt, what kind of stand it is, and why you are going there. We will be hunting on 10,000+ acres.  We've Got The Big Bucks!
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Illinois Bowhunting: 

Because a bowhunter must be able to get within range of the deer, turkey, hog or whatever is being hunted, the hunter must take very special care in planning the hunt.  The illusive Whitetail Deer has amazing senses of smell, hearing and sight and will know you are there unless you have made special precautions to cover your scent, become invisible, and be VERY QUIET.  If you get good enough to be in range of a whitetail deer, then other game should not be quite so challenging.

A successful Illinois bowhunt starts with daily habits you may not have thought about.  First, address the phenomenal ability of a whitetail deer to 'wind' a human.  NO SMOKING, and some people even avoid coffee prior to a bow hunt.  What are you washing your hunting clothes in?  Is your deodorant scented?  Do your hunting boots, well, smell like hunting boots?  What did you eat for breakfast at camp (Hopefully nobody decided to cook bacon for breakfast!)  Perfumed washing powder, scented shampoos and soaps can be a killer for your bow hunt.  In addition to covering your scent, there are hundreds of products designed to attract the trophy to your area.  Find out what works best for the time of  year you are planning your hunt.  Doe pee might not be so effective if you are not hunting during the rut. 

Next, think about being invisible.  The camo clothes manufactures have made this much easier than it used to be.  Primarily consider what your hunting environment and habitat are, and then plan accordingly.  Rid yourself of shiny or reflective areas on your equipment.   Wear camo hats and face masks.  The more you blend with the habitat around you, the more chance of a successful bowhunt.  If you are using a tree stand, make sure the placement is well-planned to be out of sight, yet in a game traffic area.  

Lastly, practice being very quiet not only getting to your stand, but also during the hunt.  Use quiet equipment, soft, quiet clothing, walk quietly, wear quiet footgear, and get good at moving to your hunting area very early and very quietly.  If you suffer with allergies, make sure you take an antihistamine before your hunt.  It'd be a shame to spot a nice trophy deer just in time to start a sneezing attack!  In addition to being quiet, also learn the techniques of calling deer with calls or horn rattling.  Your pro Illinois bowhunting guide knows what techniques work best for the deer in their area.

Even taking these kinds of hunting precautions won't promise a trophy buck, but your chances increase as your skills improve!  Bowhunting can be very rewarding, precisely because of the skill, hard work and planning that go into a successful bow hunt.

 

 

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