Ilbowman Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 I wish I could say I killed this buck but I just got this picture text to me from a buddy thats brother shot this giant somewhere in Illinois!!!! This was killed today by his brother in the am. If I find anthing else out about the details I will let everyone know but this is what the text said- 38pt 40 inch spread 31 inch main beams and 6.5 inch bases!! If this is legit it could possibly be the biggest deer killed in us this year!! This is the only pic I have currently but if I get anymore I will post them!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig mack Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 WOW!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layin on the smackdown Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 i think i just crapped myself....:jaw: looks like one of them OHIO deer... i really don't know what else to say about that thing....just plain old AWESOME!!!! Any ideas on score? I'll go with 268 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilbowman Posted October 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 320 is what was put in the text as a green score but I would say closer to 280ish. Either way that is a hog!!!!! :jaw: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 I will believe it when I see more pics.. sorry. Hopefully its an accurate depiction but a friend of a friend from somewhere out there.... I'm going to reserve decision on this one yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilbowman Posted October 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 Swamphunter, I am as skeptical as the next guy but this was a former employee of mines brother that I know. I sent a message to him to get more pics asap!! Its sad we have to be skeptical of such a great kill but things in the past have caused that. So I understand your wariness(Sp) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southforkfarms Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 Is the guy that shot the buck from sullivan and he shot the buck in greenville I got the text about it last night. awesome buck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilbowman Posted October 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 You are correct!! I was told he shot it this morning but it could have been yesterday morning!! He did shoot it in Greenville, but he currently lives in Rock Island. What part of Sangamon County are you in? Im from Spfl origanly but I currently reside near Quincy in Adams County. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muleyman Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 WOW that is absolutely HUGE!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Iam skeptical of deer in the back of a pick up truck without the shooter in the pose...just me, but it could be roadkill from somewhere in Illinois as far as I am concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawgitall Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 I have never seen an oak tree actually growing out of a deer's head before! Holy Moly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Incredible deer if it all is true. What a giant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stone Cold Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 If you want to see some of the great deer taken in Illinois so far go to www.prairiestateoutdoors.com and there are pics of some GIANTS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WvBowhunterKE Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Regardless if his friend of a friend shot it or not, its still a hoss! :jaw: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 That is a giant buck. Congratulations to the shooter. You will hear more on this one, for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Awesome buck. I want more pics to tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southforkfarms Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 You are correct!! I was told he shot it this morning but it could have been yesterday morning!! He did shoot it in Greenville, but he currently lives in Rock Island. What part of Sangamon County are you in? Im from Spfl origanly but I currently reside near Quincy in Adams County. I live in rochester but work in springfield small world! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Absolutely unreal right there. I think if I killed something like that, I could just put my things away and quit hunting for a while and just stare at him all day (I'd have to wait at the taxidermist till the mount was ready too!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Illinois buck Absolutely unreal right there. I think if I killed something like that, I could just put my things away and quit hunting for a while and just stare at him all day (I'd have to wait at the taxidermist till the mount was ready too!) John, you could also start counting the dollars a buck of this caliber can bring in. Just the rights to reproduce the antlers is worth a ton. Sucks I live in NJ and know that I can't be that lucky. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorden Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 DANG, that deer is amazing...absolutely unreal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowhunter379 Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Great looking Buck!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swohiodave Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 That is NO ohio deer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildguy Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 i think i just crapped myself....:jaw: looks like one of them OHIO deer... i really don't know what else to say about that thing....just plain old AWESOME!!!! Any ideas on score? I'll go with 268 same :jaw: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Whoa! What a beast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 That's one gnarly freak of a deer right there. You'd be lucky to just see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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