Pike County Illinois?
02-09-2006 | 02:59 PM
#2
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From: Massachusetts
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.
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.
02-09-2006 | 03:02 PM
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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!!
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!!
02-09-2006 | 03:19 PM
#4
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Chicago, IL
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.
The top pic is of one i got last year. The bottom is my buddy's buck from this year.
Highly recommended.
02-09-2006 | 08:58 PM
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Typical Buck
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From: West Central IL
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
www.goldenacresoutfitters.com
02-09-2006 | 10:10 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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From: Flora, IL
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.
02-10-2006 | 07:39 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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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.
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.