Well, I thought it would never get here. My annual trip to Pike Co. Illinois.
We, 4 other friends and I, will be leaving tonight for a week long DIY hunting trip to a sweet little patch of treelines and corn fields in the land of Lincoln.

Last year I had two opportunites on P&Y deer and couldn't capitalize and others in the group had similar stories. This year, we are a little wiser and hopefully more prepared.

As I sit here and type, I can't help but wonder if I packed everything, and if I have explained everything to the folks I leave behind.
I know that I am leaving BigJims in good hands. Between my wife Barbara, my secretary Debbie, and my right hand man Charlie, they will continue to take care of buisness while I'm gone, but we are in the process of moving my bow shop to a better location. It will be right next to my house "so I can work on bows in my sleep". And of course there is the growing list of very patient bow customers waiting on their bows.
These are some very heavy weights I will cary out to the truck, but I promise that I will leave them here on the farm when I go out the gate and tend to them when I get home.

If you guys need supplies, feel free to follow through. I seldom handle the orders personally anyway. If you have questions, I will check in periodically (because I can't help it) and tend them as necessary.

I vow to pick a spot if I get a chance           ) when I get back. Oh yeah, and before I leave for Kansas          

Gear chosen for this trip: 81#- 64" 2 pc Buffalo of Ziricoti and "madagascar"ebony with lots of waterbuffalo horn.

Or 82# 56" 2 pc ThunderChild of Bacote and ziricote.

Arrows are: Gold tip Kinnetic 200 spine with 100g brass inserts and 300g Big Jim 3 blade broadheads for a total arrow weight of 800g. These arrows shoot like... well arrows.

BigJim

Good luck in our state Jim! They are starting to cruise a little and the bucks are startin' to not like each other    Hope you kill a Big 'Un!

Hey Jim, What kind of bow are you taking? LOL          


OL YA GOOD LUCK.

Good luck

2elkhunt, I though I would add that for the fun of it, but was edditing while you were posting.

Wapiti, that is good to hear. Our place is a very seculded sweet little place that bumps up to Hadly creek. We always see good deer, but when they are crazy, it gives us the edge.

Thanks for the Luck, and with that, I am off!
BigJim

HOLY CRAP JIM!! YOU SHOOT A HEAVY BOW!!
good luck on the hunt

Good luck    

Good Luck BigJim ,      

Good luck, and I am jelous. I went for 2 years in a row the 2nd week of November. Theres nuthin like deer huntin in illinous, I saw more bucks in 1 day than I will see here in Va in 5 years, not to mention they weigh twice as much. my last trip was in 09, man I miss it.

Good luck bud.... and btw just got the new Buffalo bow..... Thanks..... awesome work....as always....


Dave.

Good luck BiG MAN!!

Hunt safely and wisely and I hope to see some venison photos upon your return.

Bud

Ya didn't mention what is for breakfast......... any liquid peanut butter involved?    
Good luck Mr. Flintstone.

Good for you Big Jim. You know what they say about all work and........ Enjoy yourself that's what it's all about.

Why don't you quit messing around and shoot a heavy bow!lol!  

Good luck Big Jim!!!

When you get back I'm coming down to see you and Dendy!

Bring home Stories or else  

Someone help me pick my jaw up from the floor.......thats where it landed when I heard the poundage them bows!!!! You are the man JIM and Good Luck to you and your crew!!!!

Good Luck Jim!

Jim, Happy Hunting that P&Y with the big stick.