Bigdog,

Welcome here. I hunted deer in your part of Illinois (Michael and Kampsville) and my wife fell in love with the place. You really live in one of the most beautiful places in the world and have some of the biggest deer in the USA - can't get luckier than that!

Yes, this is a fantastic forum and it is the members who make it what it is. If you come up to Chicago any time, I'll be more than happy to buy you a drink.

Good hunting!