I went out last night to some new property that I got permission to hunt here in IL. As my buddy and I walked out to survey the area and set a night stand we saw a HUGE buck across the field. He set up at one and I begun the stalk.
I was able to get within 50 yards of him, but he had moved too far into the field. As it turns out there were four bucks together.
They made their way across the field to my buddy. They got so close to him that he could not wait for the monster and shot the mid size buck. An 8 point with a 16" spread. The big buck just trotted off- not even spooked.
He was a 12 point and had to go at least 23" spread.
We will be back to get him.
Man what a hunt!!!