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UPDATED ON 03/11/06

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"THE MORE YOU EXPERIENCE THE WHITETAIL, THE MORE YOU DESIRE THE EXPERIENCE"

This outfitter has it all.  Great facilities, great staff, plus a whole bunch of prime hunting land that is strictly managed to maintain and attract whitetail.  They hold their annual Trophy Bow camp for outdoor writers at their main camp because they know everyone will want to chat together each evening, while having a great time and the chance to harvest a trophy buck.

They are located in west central Illinois and manage over fourteen thousand acres in Adams, Brown and Pike counties.  This is the hear of the Illinois' big buck country with the highest concentration of whitetail deer and wild turkeys to be found in the state.  All properties are privately owned and quality managed to produce the greatest opportunity to harvest a big buck.

Each year they harvest more antler less deer than racked bucks and have a minimum requirement of eight points, and wider than the ears, to quality for buck harvest.  

Year to year, to encourage quality management, this outfitter awards a free hunt for the next season to one hunter selected at random from those who harvest does.  

This outfitter offers fully guided archery hunts beginning Oct 1 through Jan 7th with two firearms seasons (Nov 17-19 and Nov 30-Dec 3) and a muzzle loading hunt Dec 8-10, lodging, guides, and meat processing and as always there are not hidden other costs.

HUNT INCLUDES:
Accommodations, food, guide, transportation to and from the hunting areas, cutting up, caping and meat processing and freezing.  

Not included:
Transportation to the outfitters and back to your home, cooler to transport meat, weapons, ammo, arrows, repair services on equipment, etc.

HUNT PRICES FOR 2006 

Oct 1-6            6 day                                            $ 1,850
Oct 8-12          5 day                                            $ 1,850
Oct 11-13        3 day (Bows and Does)                $    600
Oct 15-19        5 day                                            $ 1,850
Oct 17-19        3 Day (Bows and Does)               $    600
Oct 22-26        5 day                                            $ 2,150
Oct 29-Nov 2  5 day                                            $ 2,150
Nov  5- 9         5 day                                            $ 2,150
Nov 12-17       6 Day Combo                               $ 2,750
Nov 28-Dec 1  4 day (2nd Gun)                            $ 2,150
Dec  6- 8          3 day Muzzle Loader Only            $ 1,850

Dec 15-Jan 7    Minimum 3 days (archery only)     $     150/per day per hunter

With over 250 stands already in place and moved as necessary, all you have to do is get there and be set up in one of their three camps to have the hunt of a lifetime in "Big Buck Country".  Call now, don't wait as this outfitter takes limited numbers each season and with the new license requirements you are guaranteed a license with this outfitter at no additional expense.

If you plan to fly, fly into Quincy, IL and rent a vehicle there.   You will be approximately 1 hour drive from the main camp.  You may also fly into Peoria, IL, however, that is about 1.5 hours to camp.  On some occasions, a pickup and return is possible at additional expense to the hunters from and to the airport.

Upon receiving your deposit to book you hunt dates, you will receive a "What to Bring" list along with what to expect while there. We can also set up travel arrangements, itineraries, etc for a nominal fee. 

Booking:
50% deposit for hunt, (check, money order, cash), with balance due 60 day
prior to arrival for hunt.  Please call to arrange specifics.

For destination information please contact:
Outdoor Destinations    
PO Box 1053
Latham, NY 12110