Been pretty slow up here in NW Illinois. Have to assume it’s the heat.
Seen a couple decent bucks. I’m a newer hunter, so I’ll take even the younger bucks. Of the 3 I’ve seen so far, 1 is probably worth it for a more seasoned hunter later in the year if they haven’t seen too much yet.
Movement has been very limited, though. If I see something early in my sit, it seems almost certain that’s the last thing I’ll see, even if it’s an area that’s typically pretty popular.
Good rain coming through and it’s going to cool down a bit, so hopefully that helps get things moving here. Despite the slowness, have had plenty of chances for getting deer. 2 of the bucks wouldn’t move into good shooting lanes, I missed one, and I could have easily pegged a doe, but I unsuccessfully was trying to wait for the buck behind her.