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Entries for June 2023
No. 3
By Ed Waite
Bowhunter credits homemade mineral and real estate for the bony trophies on his wall. Garnering Buckmasters’ prestigious Golden Laurel Citation for his state-record 2014 whitetail should have been the epitome of David Howard’s fantastic deer hunting career, but the retired coal miner apparently isn’t ready to lay down his bow. Th... READ MORE
Why We’re Getting a New Sunroom
By Mike Handley
Long-standing Illinois record withstands first real threat. Here’s the story behind the new No. 2. As soon as Jeff Heimann decided to point his shotgun at the bobble-headed buck instead of the doe he’d originally intended to shoot, he stopped paying attention to its antlers. For all he knew, he was about to take an easy poke at a 10-poi... READ MORE
New Stand, Second Sit
By Zach Baer
Rumors of this buck’s demise by vehicle were greatly exaggerated. After booking my first hunt with Sunfish Valley Whitetails in 2013, I have returned every year to enjoy the hospitality, great food and lodging. Theirs is a family-run business in Latham, Ohio, and the guides work diligently to ensure the best possible hunting experience. This ... READ MORE