Doug Passmore killed this 10-pointer Nov. 24 in Peoria County.
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County: Pike
Date and Season: October 6th 2012; Youth firearm
Notable:
County: Clinton
Size: 50.4 pounds
Date: May 11, 2012
Notable: Took an hour to land
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