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230"+ whitetail shot in Illinois by Iraq vet...awesome

Old 11-21-2010, 07:14 PM
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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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Old 11-21-2010, 09:10 PM
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I sure as hell don't see 230 inches on that buck.
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Old 11-21-2010, 10:32 PM
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Did he measure it himself???
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Old 11-21-2010, 10:55 PM
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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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Old 11-22-2010, 01:52 AM
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great deer, but 230" I'm not sure.

Thanks for your military service !!!!
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Old 11-22-2010, 02:00 AM
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Yeah I dunno about 230, but that deer right there is the DEFINITION of "'Ol Mossy Horns," LOL.

And yeah, SPAM.
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Old 11-22-2010, 03:28 PM
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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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Old 11-23-2010, 07:34 AM
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I dont see 230
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Old 11-23-2010, 11:20 AM
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I am glad no one else sees 230 inches because I sure don't. I do not want to take anything away from that deer though. That is an absolute monster and I am glad a veteran was able to take him.
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Old 11-25-2010, 06:44 PM
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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
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