Illinois Big Buck Stories
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Pat Seman’s buck
County: Schuyler
Date and Season: Dec. 4, 2009; Shotgun
Notable: Don't hunt on spouse's birthday

My Brother’s Keeper
County: Ogle
Date and Season: 11-17-2009; Bow
Notable: Has 19 1/2 inch inside spread and dresses 220 lbs

Mark Bazzell’s 9-pointer
County:
Date and Season: 2009; Bow
Notable: First buck shot with 8-year-old son

Mick Montcalm’s 16-pointer
County: Lawrence
Date and Season: 11-14-2009; Bow
Notable: Buck scored 185 1/8.

Bob Hartman’s 17-pointer
County: Jefferson
Date and Season: Nov. 19, 2009; Shotgun
Notable: Listening to his wife was key

Jordan Schroeder’s final hunts
County:
Date and Season: ; Bow
Notable: Overcame cancer for some of his finest hunting

Brian Hoekstra’s lucky charm
County: jefferson
Date and Season: Nov 2009 first season; Shotgun
Notable: Friend helps friend score first buck

