Illinois Whitetails LLC
Illinois Whitetails, LLC
Rated 5 out of 5.0 based on 3 Outfitter reviews.
Contact: Darrell Smith
Location: Dahinda, Illinois
Species Hunted: Whitetail Deer
State(s) Hunted: IL
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Submitted by: Joe Sanguinetti
Review Submitted: Mar 12, 2013
Hunt Date: Nov 4, 2012
Species Hunted: Whitetail Deer
Days Hunted: 6
Hunt Type: Guided
Primary Terrain: Farmland
Method: Bow
Price Range: Any
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Illinois Whitetails,LLC
I have hunted with Darrell Smith for three years now, his hunts are first class as well as the accomadations. I have had many opportunities to harvest trophy deer, I will definatly be going back whenever I get the chance.
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Submitted by: Rick Powles
Review Submitted: Mar 6, 2013
Hunt Date: Nov 11, 2009
Species Hunted: Whitetail Deer
Days Hunted: 6
Hunt Type: Guided
Primary Terrain: Farmland
Method: Bow
Price Range: 2000-2999
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Giant Illinois bucks
This was an awesome hunt. Guides were very knowledgeable. Food was very good. There are some absolute giant deer in this area. If you want an outfitter that is honest, give Darrell a try. I was able to take my largest buck ever here. A 168" 14 pointer. It was a single lung hit that we tracked for almost 2 miles. Darrell and his guides never gave up and rewarded me with the experience of a lifetime.
Submitted by: John Purvis
Review Submitted: Mar 5, 2013
Hunt Date: Mar 16, 2012
Species Hunted: Whitetail Deer
Days Hunted: 6
Hunt Type: Guided
Primary Terrain: Any
Method: Bow
Price Range: Any
Number of animals seen, met expectations?
Size of animals seen, met expections?
Hunting pressure in the guides area, met expectations?
Would you hunt with this Guide again?
Illinois Whitetails LLC. Hunt
Darrell and his wife Angel run a great camp. This was my second trip with them and I already booked for the 2013 season. How can you complain about a 9500 sq ft lodge with all the comforts of home and then some? Your own private room, full T.V. and Recreation room, plenty of showers,and the food is always great. But that is not the reason to go hunting with them, IT'S BIG BUCKS! I myself saw my first 200" Booner in the wild with several deer that would have made book. I let 2 shooters walk as I was holding out for a 150" or better.Darrell and his guides work hard to put you in the right spot each day as we go over areiel photos every evening to get in the best spots. I will always hunt with Darrell in the future as I have found what I consider the best place in IL. to hunt.
Contact: Phil Rutt
Location: Buffalo, Wyoming
Species Hunted: Whitetail Deer, Elk, Mule Deer, Black Bear, Pronghorn Antelope, Mountain Lion, Coyote
State(s) Hunted: WY
Colorado Hunting Information
Colorado is one of the best western states for trophy mule deer hunting and has the largest population of elk in the west.
Iowa Hunting Information
Iowa is one of the best Midwestern states for monster whitetail bucks. Non-residents must apply for a tag in their annual drawing. Archery tags are the most sought after and depending on what units you apply for generally take 2-4 years to draw.
New Mexico Hunting Information
New Mexico is one of the top destinations for trophy Elk and Antelope hunting. Draw odds can be tough depending on the unit but landowner tags are also available for those who don't draw. Mule Deer are plentiful but generally of average size. Only a couple of units and reservations consistently produce big muleys.
