230"+ whitetail shot in Illinois by Iraq vet...awesome
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Spike
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230"+ whitetail shot in Illinois by Iraq vet...awesome
Marine who fought in Iraq, Chris Gardella, shot this 230 incher with Backwoods Outfitters of Illinois. The photo of Chris and his trophy are on the homepage.. http://www.bwoodsoutfitters.com
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Thats a monster deer, no doubt....4 or 5 drop tines!!! but I don't think it's 230" unless it has another antler growing out the back of its head that we can't see. Looking at the size of that monster, I WOULD believe 230 pounds or more. Awsome deer, no matter what it scores!
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just talked with Matt again (owner of Backwoods Outfitters) and he said this buck had 28 scoreable points. he's a pretty honest guy and they have no reason to lie about the size. especially since they have a few magazines that want the story already. congrats to Chris, a well-deserving Warrior!!!
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added a few more pics of the 230 buck (i handle the Backwoods website). new pics are just below the main one on the homepage. just click on em to enlarge. will be adding some more of the 2010 Illinois deer hunting pics shortly. lotta nice bucks out there... http://www.bwoodsoutfitters.com