Horseshoe lake, granit city. Bend road
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From: Newhunter1
29-Apr-17
I was drawn for the hunting area of Bend Road in Granite City, IL. I think they only allow 8 hunters to hunt the 2000 acres of land. What can I expect? Any advice would be appreciated. Thinking I might bike ride to the far side of the area and hunt the area near Walker's island.
From: HeadHunter®
30-Apr-17
Some Areas of 'public hunting' do not allow access using 'a vehicle' ..... bike, horse, ATV, etc. so you might want to check the reg's for there! Do you live 'close' to this particular area? ....
From: Zim1
02-May-17
Since I had work down there last month, I just scouted that property just in case I ever draw which I never have. It's all flat as a pancake and super easy to scout, one of the rare places you can do so even in the summer. It's just not that thick. I'd call first to make sure they allow bikes, but if so that would be a great way to do it. The roads back in there are all closed off to vehicles.
From: Newhunter1
28-May-17
I called and they stated that I could ride a bike back there.
From: HeadHunter®
29-May-17
Do you live close to there?
From: Newhunter1
07-Jul-17
Headhunter...I live within 30 minutes of this place.
From: Zim1
08-Jul-17
Glad I didn't draw this year after all! I'm headed to southern Iowa. I'm going to be very picky so I won't tag out early and be forced to watch all the gun hunters show up during the Illinois archery season.
From: HeadHunter®
09-Jul-17
"Newhunter1" ..... good bow hunting north of Granite and east of there ..... just knock on some 'private land' doors (I grew up in that area) ..... a 'lone hunter' can still obtain some hunting ground IF they search it out and just ask I think. ..... Good Luck this season!!
From: Newhunter1
19-Aug-17
North and east...I'll give a try.
From: Newhunter1
06-Dec-17
Holy cow...the amount of deer on this property was staggering. I had a few shot opportunities, could not make it happen. I'll put in next year as I have a better understanding of the property. One plus...one less coyote.
From: Zim
29-Apr-21
Curious what size bucks you seen out there. I won’t be able to scout it again until my company allows us to travel again. Likely mid-summer.
From: Newhunter1
18-May-21
I easily saw a 160 class not once, but twice. Easily saw 130-140's almost every time I was hunting it. Huge bucks on that property...Walker's Island which is right next to it SUCKS!!
