his massive 6X6 grossed 176-inches. Note the hunter's ghillie suit. Field & Stream Online Editors
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A whopping buck killed near Belville. Does this rack have character, or what? Field & Stream Online EditorsWhere does she go from here? This tremendous bow-killed buck was her first deer! Field & Stream Online EditorsAn Adams County monster! Field & Stream Online EditorsThis buck–previously featured in BuckTracker–scored close to 200-inches, typical, dangerously close to Mel Johnson’s P&Y; world record. Field & Stream Online EditorsGreat buck and an even greater story (also on BuckTracker). This hunter missed this buck on a morning hunt, went to a different stand in the afternoon…and made it happen! Field & Stream Online EditorsThis gorgeous bowkill came from Adams County. Field & Stream Online EditorsAnother central Illinois giant! Field & Stream Online EditorsDave Emken shot this jaw-dropper on a farm he purchased last winter. Some investments are better than others. Field & Stream Online EditorsThe buzz on this buck is that it came from Pike County. No one is sure if that’s Illinois or Missouri. But who cares? What a giant! Field & Stream Online EditorsShannon Ford shot this behemoth in Marion County. Field & Stream Online EditorsThis gorgeous whitetail was tagged by bowhunter Tommy Grover. Field & Stream Online EditorsDave Gorisek shot this trophy buck in La Salle County. Field & Stream Online EditorsNot sure what’s more impressive; this buck’s gross non-typical score (243 inches), or the fact that its 8-point frame scores over 200 inches on its own. Shot by gun hunter Marty Sharp in Knox County. Field & Stream Online EditorsHere’s the first of a pair of bucks shot by a husband/wife tandem hunting in Marion County. This bowkilled buck sported 21 points! Field & Stream Online EditorsThe nicer-looking of the hunters took her 13-point trophy with a shotgun in a stand only 80 yards from her husband. Field & Stream Online EditorsBryce Frieden, a senior at Pittsfield High School, shot this 16-point, 209-5/8″ monster with a bow one day after school. Field & Stream Online EditorsThis 9-point was shot near Pontiac. Field & Stream Online EditorsA fine gun kill from Jasper County. Field & Stream Online EditorsLike non-typicals? Check out this 21-point buck shot near Coffeen. Field & Stream Online Editors