January hunt?

[capoeirajosh]

So, it looks like it is tag soup for me as for the rifle season. I did end up shooting a deer, but could not find it sadly. I am wondering if any of you could point me in the right direction for the upcoming archery hunt. I live in Peoria and don't want to have to drive 3 hours, but don't really know where to go. I would like to hunt from a tree stand. Probably, just going to be making all day trips for the hunt. Looks like most of the units closest to me don't open up until the January season. Trying to harvest a buck this season to have a wedding ring made in time for my wedding this coming May. I would really appreciate some help on this one. As always, thanks in advance.

[buckmaster21]

You can try some spots in 20 b it's tuff up there but if you put in the time you can find them

[BackwoodsHunter]

21 has good coues I believe

[donniedent]

There are alot of coues in 21 but you'll be limited to certain areas if you want to hunt out of a tree stand. Mostly the northern parts of the unit. 21 is the closest unit though for sure.

[capoeirajosh]

Thanks guys! I might try spot and stalk as well! I have never done that. Sounds like it is a rush and a half. Gonna get out this weekend for some scouting. Might go after the mulies as well.

[donniedent]

I was Muley hunting the late archery hunt in 21 a couple years ago and ran into a coues buck chasing a doe. I didnt have a grunt call so I tried my best to use my own abilities. I pretended I was still with my ex wife and she was asking me questions while I was watching tv, my usual response to her in that situation turns out to be a great coues grunt. Anyhow, I got the buck into 36 yards and missed a shot at him. Point is I'd I were to purposely go after coues deer in there, I would spot and stalk myself into eat shot then attempt to call the buck in. Just an idea for you.

[trphyhntr]

So, it looks like it is tag soup for me as for the rifle season. I did end up shooting a deer, but could not find it sadly. I am wondering if any of you could point me in the right direction for the upcoming archery hunt. I live in Peoria and don't want to have to drive 3 hours, but don't really know where to go. I would like to hunt from a tree stand. Probably, just going to be making all day trips for the hunt. Looks like most of the units closest to me don't open up until the January season. Trying to harvest a buck this season to have a wedding ring made in time for my wedding this coming May. I would really appreciate some help on this one. As always, thanks in advance.

you lost a coues deer? i figured they dropped on the spot from a pellet gun

[capoeirajosh]

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So, it looks like it is tag soup for me as for the rifle season. I did end up shooting a deer, but could not find it sadly. I am wondering if any of you could point me in the right direction for the upcoming archery hunt. I live in Peoria and don't want to have to drive 3 hours, but don't really know where to go. I would like to hunt from a tree stand. Probably, just going to be making all day trips for the hunt. Looks like most of the units closest to me don't open up until the January season. Trying to harvest a buck this season to have a wedding ring made in time for my wedding this coming May. I would really appreciate some help on this one. As always, thanks in advance.

you lost a coues deer? i figured they dropped on the spot from a pellet gun

Haha, I know right!? I guess not though. He definitely dropped. He must have gotten up though at some time.