RE: Illinois Archery tags
 

I want to hunt 320acres near Peoria.

RE: Illinois Archery tags
 

Buddy of mine Hunts a private 320acres just a bit north of peoria. I'm not sure exactly where but i know it has
harvested some nice bucks. I'm not gonna get my hopes up but i will try my hardest to lay the smach down....

RE: Illinois Archery tags
 

I'd be getting my hopes up if I were you!:D




Robert Callear, Peoria County (picture above)
2006-07 Muzzleloader
188 2/8, 14 points


Brad Hattermann, Peoria County (picture above)
2007-08 Bow
186 6/8, 17 points

RE: Illinois Archery tags
 

GOOD LORD those pictures gave me the shivers.... I'm glad i went out and bought teh new fred bear truth 2 this evening....
I knew i saw those pictures some where and it said peoria i'm glad its 8-9hrs only to drive i will be there every weekend...
I'm speechless. please tell me you shot those....

RE: Illinois Archery tags
 

I wish....they were at the IL deer and turkey classic.

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wow and i thought the 146 my buddy harvested last yr was a decent.
it looks like bambi up against these..
WoW

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This is the Mel Johnson buck, I believe it's still the #1 typical world record ever taken by a bow...IN PEORIA CO.

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Unreal, just told the wife WE MOVING! lol
i would pay just too see one alive on my trip.
thanks a bunch for all the info and pictures..
i hope i have one heck of a story for you guys this
season.

RE: Illinois Archery tags
 

Now don't get your hopes on shooting a 180+ deer, just letting you know the area your in IS prime habitat to grow them. You will have fun, and remember ANYTHING over 125" is a AWESOME deer.

RE: Illinois Archery tags
 

Exactly...... i'm happy with that...