Took a look and didn't see a rut report for Illinois this year. Let's make this the offical page to post rut updates for Illinois.
I'll start. I am in Central Illinois and there are signs of the little guys showing interest. Lot's of new scrapes showing up and few rubs. Guessing the little guys. This dip in the weather should help get things going.
I am in the Marseilles area. I have only been out 4 times and I have seen 2 deer. Found a few rubs, no scrapes. I have 3 weeks off in November so I will post what I see.
Co-worker reported seeing 2 nice deer this morning, not sure if these deer were looking around for ladies or just going about their business. On our farm, 2 hours East of St. Louis, the small guys are doing their normal thing, my Dad reported seeing a 125-135 buck making a scrape the other day. Other than that, nothing @ this point.
I'm from the central part of the state. Last weekend had a little buck grunting and chasing does around other than that nothing yet. I'm hoping this cool weather changes things, I'll be out this weekend so I will let you guys know whats going on here.
Nothing going up up here (Ogle/Winnebago cty) as far as chasing yet. A few rubs and scrapes on the field edges (which happen about as soon as they shed. Haven't seen any interior rubs/scrapes...but they will be showign up anyday now.
Was out this morning, had a basket 8 and doe and her fawn come by (separate). Probably should have shot the doe...will tomorrow (Sat.) morning. That's another sign of no real chasing yet...fawns are still w/their moms. Once you start seeing them alone - chasing is going on in your area even if you're not seeing it.
Dad killed a good one this morning in brown county, had a decoy out and the buck came across the field to 10 yds to check it out. Things are starting to pick up.
I have seen small bucks the last two mornings for the first time this year and I hunt a lot. I also saw two buttons alone this morning. I am not sure if they were chased off or if the Ol doe I found dead was mom. This weather has got to be tempting them!
Seen a ton of deer this morning but only 5 bucks. All little. The biggest was probably 120" and came trotting in to me rattling. Seen him later scent check a group of does but no real action yet.
Been out 4 times.....total of 7 Does......I have seen 1 scrape and rub....looked like a very small buck. Seems things should be getting kicked off in the next week or so.
Friday night was pretty lively..not rut wise just lots of movement...tonight waz prettty slow though...i think. Once the full moon passes itll be starting to ramp up
Bucks are starting to rub and make scrapes here. Saw one of the biggest bucks ive seen in a long time make a scrape about 50 yards from my tree Friday evening. Buddy hunting down the woods from me had a 10pt come in rubbing up every tree he could find. Unfortunately for that buck, he walked by me and my bow was hungry, and now he's in the freezer. Little bucks are fighting and chasing does around, the big bucks seem to be about ready to start chasing
I am hunting Western Jefferson county around woodlawn if that helps any
Ditto for Ogle Co. Saw two bucks chasing a doe on 10/26.
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