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blue5 02-09-2006 02:42 PM

Pike County Illinois?
 
Anybody want to reccomend a good Archery Guide service in Pike County?
I want to book a hunt for oct 9th -13 this year! Any Advice would be appreciated!

Trembow 02-09-2006 02:59 PM

RE: Pike County Illinois?
 
Rodhouse Rut-n-Strutt.

I made my first out-of-state deer hunting trip there last year in November.
Great lodge, great food, great guys and I saw LOTS of deer despite the horrid weather.

They're minimum shooter is 130". I had one shot at a "maybe" 130 but it was low light and I couldn't be sure. I'm not too good at judging antler size on the hoof yet (or anywhere for that matter[&:]) Lot's of other prolly 120 class bucks. This again was despite some horridly warm weather and a some stormy weather on the first night. Many shooters sighted by just about everyone, not too many taken though.

My guide was great, and most of them are pretty good to great with a few young guys that need a little schooling I think.

D.Parsons 02-09-2006 03:02 PM

RE: Pike County Illinois?
 
I will tell you a good one HADLEY CREEK OUTFITTERS!!
They kill some great bucks. Have over 17,000 acres and
have been managing it all for 130 or better.Almost a sure thing of getting a shot at at least 1 130 or better class animal Check out their web site:

http://www.hadleycreek.com/gallery14.html


All are 2005 kills!!

MatthewG 02-09-2006 03:19 PM

RE: Pike County Illinois?
 
Honey Hole Outfitters. http://www.honeyholeoutfitters.net/
The top pic is of one i got last year. The bottom is my buddy's buck from this year.


Highly recommended.

blue5 02-09-2006 04:33 PM

RE: Pike County Illinois?
 
Thanks Guys!

shedhead 02-09-2006 05:12 PM

RE: Pike County Illinois?
 
Illinois Trophy Bowhunters Inc. You may have a tough time getting a spot though they fill up pretty fast.

blue5 02-09-2006 08:43 PM

RE: Pike County Illinois?
 
Thanks guys!

-DeerSlayer- 02-09-2006 08:58 PM

RE: Pike County Illinois?
 
Im not here to compete, but you have to admit, this is a damn good idea my brother has done. This is a successful and tactical outfitter with the best ideas. He only takes around 14 or so hunters aa YEAR. the possibilities are outstanding. I have respect for my brother, not trying to grab as much money and hunters as he can. This is a very admirable and respectable outfitter.
www.goldenacresoutfitters.com

IL_ray_phillips 02-09-2006 10:10 PM

RE: Pike County Illinois?
 
There are alot of good outfitters all through the state. If you had some free time I would check out the deer and turkey classic towards the end of the month. Alot of outfitters will be there and show what they have to offer.

bowtech die hard 02-10-2006 07:39 AM

RE: Pike County Illinois?
 

ORIGINAL: Trembow

Rodhouse Rut-n-Strutt.

I made my first out-of-state deer hunting trip there last year in November.
Great lodge, great food, great guys and I saw LOTS of deer despite the horrid weather.

They're minimum shooter is 130". I had one shot at a "maybe" 130 but it was low light and I couldn't be sure. I'm not too good at judging antler size on the hoof yet (or anywhere for that matter[&:]) Lot's of other prolly 120 class bucks. This again was despite some horridly warm weather and a some stormy weather on the first night. Many shooters sighted by just about everyone, not too many taken though.

My guide was great, and most of them are pretty good to great with a few young guys that need a little schooling I think.
Good call. You can see Rodhouse Rut 'N Strut on Wadell's Raltree Roadtrips. It was a decent episode.


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