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Who is sitting in observation stands now?

Unread postby jonsimoneau » Sat Aug 27, 2016 6:04 am

I haven't found a buck I want to shoot on my small Illinois private properties. So even though it's late I'm going to start sitting in observation stands on public ground near areas that I have already thoroughly scouted during the winter months. The idea is to hopefully get eyes on a decent buck. Then if I do I already know where he is likely to be bedding because I know where all the beds are I that area. I know lots will change by season opener but I figure it's worth a shot. Sound like a plan?

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Re: Who is sitting in observation stands now?

Unread postby Hawthorne » Sat Aug 27, 2016 6:29 am

Sept 23 I plan on it. The opener is the 24. A lot can change from now till then. Small game hunters, people hanging stands and scouting, a shift in food sources from ag crops to acorns and apples.

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Re: Who is sitting in observation stands now?

Unread postby Stanley » Sat Aug 27, 2016 6:44 am

I'm looking for a certain buck. No luck seeing him yet.
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Re: Who is sitting in observation stands now?

Unread postby Florida » Sat Aug 27, 2016 7:40 am

Stanley wrote:I'm looking for a certain buck. No luck seeing him yet.

Good luck Stan. I'm sure it's a goodun.

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Re: Who is sitting in observation stands now?

Unread postby Outdoor814 » Sat Aug 27, 2016 7:56 am

I've done a couple sits this year, and I've also stayed on the ground for a couple.

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Re: Who is sitting in observation stands now?

Unread postby DaveT1963 » Sat Aug 27, 2016 8:06 am

I've been glassing every weekend

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