Will be checking my spots tomorrow 40 miles west of Chicago, anyone finding them this far north ? With the temps today and tomorrow, I'm thinking those early areas should pop.

Went out for 2 hours yesterday, found none, still think it is a week away, I was about 40 miles west of Chicago.

Tony. they are out. I checked my usual spot and all the early ones are out. took home about 100. My concern is too much rain. this could stop them quick.

Tony. they are out. I checked my usual spot and all the early ones are out. took home about 100. My concern is too much rain. this could stop them quick.

Tony. they are out. I checked my usual spot and all the early ones are out. took home about 100. My concern is too much rain. this could stop them quick.

Found a few on Thurs. and Fri. at my usual season opener spot near the house (20 miles west of Chicago). They're tiny greys, none larger than 2". I agree the rain today has put a damper on tomorrow's hunting.

Found a few grays in Kane County yesterday. It is just to wet still. We need a couple of good days of sun and things will be popping!!

since you believe the rain is gonna screw up there growth let me have your spots!!!

Found about 2 dozen yesterday in carroll county. Small greys but thats just the beginning!

Went out yesterday and found 6 in the Plainfield area. They looked like they had been up for a few days already. Small yellows about 2-3" high.

After the rain settles, we should be in full swing.

Found yellows 3"-4" along the edge of wooded areas North of Interstate 80 on Monday, expect to find more tomorrow South of Joliet.