Matt Wilson's        

   Illinois Deer Hunt

     10 pt. Bow Kill
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      Monster 13pt.     

    Muzzleloader Kill

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                 ILLINOIS' OHIO RIVER OUTFITTERS

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                           Now Booking For 2009-2010 Hunts !!!           

     Brian Cohen came from New Hampshire and     Tim Verkamp from Indiana shot this monster 14pt.

     made a great shot on this giant 295 lbs. 14pt.      two hours into the first day of his hunt. He made a 

     It was his very first buck .                                   great 20 yard shot with his bow.                          

 

Ohio River Outfitters offers trophy whitetail deer hunting in the heart of Illinois deer hunting country.  We are an Illinois Whitetail Outfitter located in the extreme Southeast portion of the state, right on the Ohio River. T/C Game Trails is directly across the river from us in Kentucky.  Most of our deer hunts take place in Hardin County, which is considered to be Illinois' first and final frontier. A Quality Deer Management system has been in effect for the past 11 years. Our Illinois outfitting service was the first in the area to manage for world class whitetails. The time and effort put into managing for these trophy class whitetails has more than paid off for our clients. That is why we offer the best chance to harvest a trophy class whitetail in the state of Illinois.    A  highly nutritional food source of standing soybeans, standing corn, alfalfa, clover, and acorns provide the nutrients whitetails need to reach trophy class standards. This diverse food source intermixed with the rolling hardwood ridges make our property some of the best whitetail habitat in the United States. Ohio River Outfitter property is roughly 65% hardwood ridges, river bottoms, and  swamps with the other 35% in agricultural fields and high nutritional food plots.  We take pride in or family owned property and know that the key to growing monster bucks has four factors: good food, good habitat, good genetics, and good age structure.                                                                         Steve Taber - Jackson, MI.                                                                                                    2008 Bow Kill    Our guides are very knowledgeable about the withdrawn Illinois whitetail. Together our guides have over 120 years bow hunting experience and over 30 Pope&Young harvests to their name. They have made studying big mature whitetails there way of life, not just during season but throughout the entire year. You will enjoy hunting and learning about Illinois whitetails with our friendly guides. If you are looking for a top of the line whitetail hunt with an honest, reliable outfitter, look no further Ohio River Outfitters is the place to be. We have been in business the longest for one reason: Consistently Producing Big Whitetails!! To ensure our guests a quality bow hunting experience we limit hunter numbers. We specialize in 5.5 day hunting packages. This includes guides, meals, lodging, field transportation, trophy care, and pre-hung stands.  Guides take you to and from your stand locations at your request. We do not sit in the stand with you during your hunt.  After the hunt, guides will field dress, weigh, and  provide trophy care for your whitetail.   If you desire, a very reputable local taxidermist will cape, shoulder mount your deer, and ship it out to you all for under $400.00.  This taxidermist works with several local outfitters. Processing can be done locally for a small fee or you may process your deer at the lodge. Our guides work hard to give our hunters a safe, challenging, yet rewarding hunt. If you are a serious hunter looking for an honest Illinois deer hunt with a professional Outfitting service look no further,  Ohio River Outfitters is the place to be.   During the second firearm season Billy Austin killed this 29 pt., 242" Gross Boone & Crockett whitetail a 1/2 mile from our property.  His monster buck was one of the highest scoring bucks  harvested in Illinois.   A whitetail of this caliber assures us that our properties are holding world class whitetails. Even more importantly our strict Quality Deer Management practices allow these bucks to reach maturity and pass on their world class genetics to future generations of deer.          Another Illinois Giant on our Cuddebacks                  6pt. Watching the sunset along the Ohio River   Wade Gibbons - Owner     My name is Wade Gibbons, I am the owner and main guide for Ohio River Outfitters.  I received a B.S. in Outdoor Recreational Forestry from Southern Illinois University in 1997.   As a hardcore whitetail and elk hunter I know what I expect on guided trips and therefore I know what you expect out of me as a guide and outfitter during your stay with us.  I started managing and guiding hunts for trophy Illinois whitetails in 1996. During these years I have produced some tremendous bucks for professional hunters, television crews, and ordinary hunting enthusiasts like ourselves. I have been in the business long enough to know what it takes to consistently produce trophy whitetails for my clients. It takes minimal hunting pressure on a maximum amount of intensively managed big buck property.  To ensure our guests a quality hunting experience, we limit hunter numbers. If you have any questions feel free to contact me at (618) 287-7037 or on my cell at  (618) 201-6905.  I will be glad to talk with you.   Eagles Nest Wilderness '08  Please give us your opinion on the shed below found on March 25, 2009.  Wade believes  this shed is from the spring of 2008 and the deer was shot by a client on November 13, 2008.   If so, this buck put on nearly 54" in one year. This is why we have a strict 130" minimum on our bucks.  Larry Johnson of Hillside Taxidermy believes this shed is the offspring of the bigger buck.                                   Owner Wade Gibbons with shed found on March 25, 2009.                                     Bobcat captured 1/1/09 on a Cuddeback                         Target Practice for our Archery Hunters!!                *Illegal to shoot in Illinois                                    *Legal to shoot during archery season only                                      2009  References                T--(973) 479-4654 Adam MacDonald--              Steve Taber - Michigan - (517) 262-6502            Brian Cohen -N.H. - (630) 714-4462         Tim Verkamp - Indiana - (812) 630-7431             Tommy Montoya - Florida - (270) 366-8250                  Mike Cinnoti - New Jersey - (973) 479-4654        Paul Miller - New Jersey - (973) 219-6425         Harold Hall - Illinois - (217) 752-6215                  Jason Cartwrite - Florida - (786) 897-5452         Zed Shipley - Georgia - (423) 483-0415               Richard Hipp - Pennsylvania - (239) 437-1124         Mike Nicholas - Florida - (407) 312-3722             David Barnhill - Florida - (407) 466-6995         John Riendeau - Vermont - (802) 754-6418          Berry Whitemore - N.H.- (603) 588-2242          Adam MacDonald - N.H. - (603) 748-2529           Rick Alliegro - N.H. (508) 340-0915                                    Matching 150" 13 pt. sheds.  Wade's chocolate lab Sam, above, dragged one side of the sheds up in the yard.  A couple of weeks later as Wade drove by his neighbor's house he saw their black lab chewing on the other matching antler.  Those darn labs.......        Nice 10pt. on 1/04/09 - will be a shooter                 Same 10pt. on New Years Eve  this upcoming season.                                        Call Now to Reserve Your Whitetail Hunt                                 Rut hunts will fill up quickly, so book your hunt early!!!                                            To Book Your Hunt Contact Us At:                                                                   We Accept:                                                                    Illinois' Ohio River Outfitters                    P.O. Box 33               Elizabethtown, Illinois 62931      Ph: (618) 287-7037 Lodge  or  (618) 201-6905 Wade's Cell or Email Us

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