Over the past decade or so, Pike County, Illinois, has become known nationwide for great whitetail deer hunting.  The crops here grow deer the size of small cows, and the racks aren’t bad either.  Due to the slow economy, some of the regular out-of-state hunters are taking the season off, so there’s a chance for new people to get in on the action for a reasonable price.

My folks have openings for hunters on their 350-acre farm.  They charge $200/day or $1000/week per hunter, and have both archery and firearms days left.  If you’d like more details, see our whitetail deer hunting page on the farm’s web site.  Bow season goes into January, but the rut is coming up fast, so contact us soon if you’re interested.

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