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Title: Illinois velvet bucks
Post by: shad309 on July 13, 2010, 07:35:38 AM
Ok, so I know it's not turkeys but I'm sure a lot of you boys dig the horns too  ;D

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Title: Re: Illinois velvet bucks
Post by: letinmfly on July 13, 2010, 07:42:28 AM
Those midwest bucks are in a league of their own!!  RkLu
Title: Re: Illinois velvet bucks
Post by: Bulldogmikey on July 13, 2010, 07:54:17 AM
That is a beautiful sight!

Mike
Title: Re: Illinois velvet bucks
Post by: Silverspur on July 13, 2010, 10:00:12 AM
Those are great pictures! RkLu
Title: Re: Illinois velvet bucks
Post by: Blackfalcon on July 13, 2010, 12:10:57 PM
Great pictures!  Looks like you are in the heart of some amazing country!!
Title: Re: Illinois velvet bucks
Post by: shad309 on July 13, 2010, 12:43:21 PM
This area has it's fair share of big bucks for sure. Here in the last 5-10 years the turkey population has exploded. Most of the hunters I know are deer, duck, & pheasant hunters so I don't think the longbeards get pressured much. That just makes it easier on me for taking photos  ;)

I don't doubt that as many are being seen that a few new turkey hunters wont crop up!
Title: Re: Illinois velvet bucks
Post by: Porter on July 13, 2010, 05:42:06 PM
That buck has some potential for sure!  Wow that's a nice velvet he's sporting!
Title: Re: Illinois velvet bucks
Post by: shad309 on July 13, 2010, 08:28:40 PM
Each one of them boys has some good genes flowing. Did you notice the drop tine on the last one? You can hardly see it above his ear
Title: Re: Illinois velvet bucks
Post by: turkey stew on July 14, 2010, 09:40:24 AM
Quote from: letinmfly on July 13, 2010, 07:42:28 AM
Those midwest bucks are in a league of their own!!  RkLu
RkLu RkLu