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September 2009

Hunter: Ivy L
Location:: Halls Creek Central Missouri Land
From: S. Louisiana
Score: 176"

Ivy, traveled with his wife Nancy to hunt the giant whitetails of Missouri with Halls Creek Outfitters. This was the longest distance Ivy had ever traveled to hunt whitetails. Ivy celebrated his 76th birthday and wanted to make the best of it. He is a very experienced hunter, but had never had the chance to hunt whitetails like we have in Central Missouri. Right at last light on the first night, Ivy and his guide found themselves staring face-to-face with the the largest whitetail Ivy had ever seen on the hoof. Ivy had the giant at 50 yards and as luck would have it, his gun malfunctioned and he was unable to close the deal. Ivy spent a sleepless night after the disaster occurred and could not stop thinking about that buck. The next night Ivy and his guide were camped out early in the same spot hoping to get another crack at the giant. Late that evening the giant entered the clover field and made a scrape on an overhanging oak branch. This time Ivy made a perfect shot and harvested the largest buck of his life. Congratulations from the Halls Creek team!



October 2009

Hunter: Bert Combs
Location:: Halls Creek Central Missouri Land
From: Tennessee
Score: 156"

An accomplished hunter from Western TN, hunted hard for this buck. He saw this buck on the first morning of his hunt, and passed him because he did not think he was big enough. After reviewing video he realized this was a buck he had to have. He hunted at Halls Creek for 3 more days and never got a crack at the giant. Bert had to leave to go back to TN for a business meeting, but could not quite thinking about this giant. 6 days later Bert returned and on the first night of his hunt he harvested this fantastic buck. Great job Bert!



October 2009

Hunter: Lanny C
Location:: Halls Creek Central Missouri Land
From: Ft Worth, TX
Score: 158"

Lanny and his wife Dorothy traveled to Halls Creek in mid October. On the first evening of his hunt Lanny made an unbelievable 300 yd shot at this beautiful Missouri Giant. The buck was chasing does and was about to leave the field when Lanny "dropped" him. Thanks for sharing a fantastic hunt with us! Thank goodness for the trail camera pictures. It helped us locate this buck.....



October 2009

Hunter: Matt K
Location:: Halls Creek Central Missouri Land
From: Michigan
Score: 150"

Matt traveled all the way from Michigan to hunt the great bucks of Central Missouri. Matt harvested this buck at last light on the first evening of the hunt. He made a great shot on this buck Thanks Matt!



October 2009

Hunter: Curtis D
Location:: Halls Creek Central Missouri Land
From: South Louisiana
Score: 164"

On the first evening of his hunt Curtis "blasted" this buck feeding in a Biologic Clover Plus field. Mr Curtis saw this buck and didn't waste anytime putting him down! Great shot Mr Curtis!



October 2009

Hunter: Curtis D Jr
Location:: Halls Creek Central Missouri Land
From: South Louisiana
Score: 185"

Curtis and his father harvested really nice bucks on their visit to Halls Creek. Curtis saw this buck fighting with other bucks on the first evening of his hunt but could never get a shot. On the second night of his hunt he was able to harvest this Giant at last light. This was one of the most unique bucks we have ever harvested. Thanks for the memories!



October 2009

Hunter: Lee J
Location:: Halls Creek Central Missouri Land
From:
Score: 142"

Lee hunted very hard for 4 days and even ventured on to one of our other properties to harvest this buck on the last evening of his hunt.



October 2009

Hunter: Seth M
Location:: Halls Creek Central Missouri Land
From: Conway, AR
Score: 153"

Seth and his wife Susan and there 2 year old son Settler, visited Halls Creek for a family hunting trip. Seth harvested this perfect 153" beauty on the first evening of his hunt. Congratulations on a great hunt!



October 2009

Hunter: Dave N
Location:: Halls Creek Central Missouri Land
From: Destin, FL
Score: 166"

Dave harvested this uneven Monster on the first evening of his hunt on a Biologic Clover Plus field. This buck entered the field early and was scent checking some does, when Dave put the Monster on the ground



October 2009

Hunter: Wayne D
Location:: Halls Creek Central Missouri Land
From: Greenville, SC
Score: 168"

Wayne hunted hard his first evening of his hunt and did not see any bucks that were large enough for his standards. But on the first morning of his hunt, he and his guide rattled up this "cautious" giant. Wayne had to make a quick decision, when this brut circled down wind and was ready to bolt. Wayne made a great shot for the second year in a row. Great hunt Wayne, and we'll see you next year!



October 2009

Hunter: Steve M
Location:: Halls Creek Central Missouri Land
From: South Carolina
Score: 177"

Steve M and his buddies, hunted with us for the second year in a row. On the second afternoon of his hunt Steve harvested the largest 9 point in Halls Creek history. This 177" giant is over 23" wide and sported some fantastic tine length and mass to break 175" as a 9 pointer. Great hunt Steve! Thanks for sharing this hunt with the Halls Creek Team!



November 2009

Hunter: Bob R
Location:: Halls Creek Central Missouri Land
From: York, PA
Score: 175"

Bob and his friend Charlie, both accomplished hunters visited Halls Creek. They hunted hard and Bob harvested this fantastic Giant on the second day of his hunt.



November 2009

Hunter: Barry C
Location:: Halls Creek Central Missouri Land
From: Oklahoma
Score: 160"

This was Barrys third trip to Halls Creek and he made the best of it when he harvested this fantastic buck



November 2009

Hunter: Craig M
Location:: Halls Creek Central Missouri Land
From: Massachusetts
Score: 191"

Craig and his son joined us for a hunt at Halls Creek. On the first night of his hunt Craig saw this "gnarly" monster chasing a doe in a Biologic Clover Plus Field. It didn't take Craig long to make up his mind that this was the buck for him. He made a perfect shot on this 100%nocturnal buck to cap off a great hunting season



November 2009

Hunter: George M
Location:: Halls Creek Central Missouri Land
From: Tennessee
Score: 167"

George harvested this 167" giant on the first afternoon of his hunt. George didn't waste anytime on his visit. He had hunted a total of less than 30 minutes when this giant showed up



November 2009

Hunter: Jason P
Location:: Halls Creek Central Missouri Land
From: North Carolina
Score: 150"

Jason,harvested this buck on the third day of his hunt. He traveled all the way from North Carolina to harvest one of the largest deer of his life.



September 2009

Hunter: Patrick
Location:: Halls Creek Central Missouri Land
From: New York
Score: 177"

Pat traveled all the way from Utica New York to hunt with his father at Halls Creek. Pat saw several nice bucks on his first evening but decided to wait to see what the Halls Creek lands offered. On the next evening while slipping into his stand, Pat and his guide "jumped" this palmatted monster on the way to the stand. Pat did not waste anytime and harvested this buck on an off hand shot at 80 yards. The buck truly was a monster and had 16 scoreable points and weighed in at a wopping 276 lbs! Great shot Pat and thanks for sharing this special harvest with the Halls Creek Crew!



September 2009

Hunter: CHAD
Location:: Halls Creek Central Missouri Land
From: North Carolina
Score: 126

Chad traveled with his father to attempt to harvest his first ever whitetail buck. We had a trail camera picture of this buck and focused on his core area. Chad was successful on the second evening of his hunt and he made the best of his first buck ever. Chad thanks for sharing this special occasion with us at Halls Creek.



September 2009

Hunter: Bill B
Location:: Halls Creek Central Missouri Land
From: Washington
Score: 123"

Bill traveled to Halls Creek for the 4th year in a row to hunt the bucks of Halls Creek. Bill agreed to help us with our stringent management standards, and harvested this "funky" racked buck on the second night of his hunt. Bill thanks for the help and we look forward to seeing you next season!



September 2009

Hunter: Bob
Location:: Halls Creek Central Missouri Land
From: Louisiana
Score: 125

Bob, traveled with his son Chad to hunt whitetails in Central Missouri. Bob, harvested this unique racked buck on the 2nd evening of his hunt on a Clover Plus field. The trail camera helped us close the deal on this management type buck.



November 2009

Hunter: Randy H
Location:: Halls Creek Central Missouri Land
From: North Carolina
Score: 133"

Randy harvested this buck on the first evening of his hunt



October 2009

Hunter:Buddy Lee
Location:: Halls Creek Central Missouri Land
From: Buckatunna, MS
Score: 131"

Buddy and his son Josh made the trip all the way from South Mississippi to hunt the bucks of Halls Creek. On the first evening of the hunt Buddy harvest this 3 year old 131" deer at the edge of a clover field. Thank goodness we had the trail camera picture of this deer!



October 2009

Hunter:Jason Lee
Location:: Halls Creek Central Missouri Land
From: Buckatunna, MS
Score: 150"

Jason, hunted hard on his hunt to Halls Creek. On the first evening of his hunt he did not see a shooter anywhere. On the next morning, he hunted a thick timbered, oak ridge, right along side a known doe bedding area. That morning Jason only saw two deer and neither of those had any head gear. But on the second evening of his hunt, he was camped out on a biologic clover plus field and saw over 20 deer. This 4 year old 150" buck made the mistake of getting into Jason shooting lane. What a fantastic buck! Great job Jason!



November 2009

Hunter: Michael C
Location:: Halls Creek Central Missouri Land
From: North Carlolina
Score: 130"

Michael, harvested this buck on the final morning of his hunt. The buck was cautiously feeding on acorns on an oak ridge when Michael lowered the boom



October 2009

Hunter:Vic Hayes
Location:: Halls Creek Central Missouri Land
From: Saraland, AL
Score: 181"

76 year old Vic and his wife Nancy visited us from South Alabama to hunt huge Missouri deer. Vic hunted for 2 days in fields and in the timber before harvesting this massive "high-racked" buck in a clover plus and chicory field. The attached trail camera picture helped us "zero-in" on this monster



November 2009

Hunter: Glenn N
Location:: Halls Creek Central Missouri Land
From: Texas
Score: 172

Glenn made his second trip to Halls Creek in the past 3 years. He harvested this buck on the final day of his hunt



November 2009

Hunter: Charlie
Location:: Halls Creek Central Missouri Land
From: Pennsylvania
Score: 172" and 138"

Charlie had an "itchy" trigger finger and harvested two bucks in three days. The largest was 170" giant.



November 2009

Hunter: Steven
Location:: Halls Creek Central Missouri Land
From: Mississippi
Score: 170"

Steven hunted hard and harvested this buck on the 3rd day of his hunt. Steven was patient and waited for this monster to show himself after almost 20 hours in the stand



November 2009

Hunter: Brett
Location:: Halls Creek Central Missouri Land
From: Louisiana
Score: 145"

Brett harvested this 6 year old buck on the 2nd evening of his hunt right as the sun fell behind the horizon. The trail camera picture helped us find this buck



November 2009

Hunter: Paul
Location:: Halls Creek Central Missouri Land
From: Mississippi
Score: 201"

Paul harvested this Monster on the first evening of his hunt. This Giant was chasing does about 150 yds in front of Paul. Paul made a great shot and harvested the first 200-buster of the year.



November 2009

Hunter: Brett L
Location:: Halls Creek Central Missouri Land
From: Louisiana
Score: 162"

On his third trip in 4 years Brett harvested this "Brow-Tine" monster in the woods early in the morning outside of a known doe bedding area



November 2009

Hunter: Scott S
Location:: Halls Creek Central Missouri Land
From: Alabama
Score: 158"

Scott harvested this buck on the same morning as his friend Heath. Scott harvested this buck right at day break as the buck came sneaking through a known doe bedding area.



November 2009

Hunter: Jim R.
Location:: Halls Creek Central Missouri Land
From: Alabama
Score: 174

Jim harvested this wide and high giant on the first evening of his hunt. He chased a doe right in front of him and Jim didn't waste any time



November 2009

Hunter: Heath H
Location:: Halls Creek Central Missouri Land
From: Alabama
Score: 172

Heath Harvested this fantastic buck on the the 2nd morning of his hunt. He was fortunate to harvest this deer in an Oak flat on a ridge above a Clover Plus field



November 2009

Hunter: Steve A
Location:: Halls Creek Central Missouri Land
From: Texas
Score: 181"

Steve harvested this magnificent buck on the first evening of his hunt while hunting a Biologic Clover Plus field



November 2009

Hunter: Dirk C
Location:: Halls Creek Central Missouri Land
From: Texas
Score: 176"

Dirk and accomplished hunter from Texas hunted hard on his first trip to Halls Creek. Dirk harvested this buck on the final morning of his hunt.



November 2009

Hunter: Jim B
Location:: Halls Creek Central Missouri Land
From: Nebraska
Score: 166"

Jim made his third trip to hunt with us in Missouri and took this buck on a clover plus field



November 2009

Hunter: Andrew F
Location:: Halls Creek Central Missouri Land
From: Tennessee
Score: 176"

Andy harvested this great buck on the 2nd evening of his hunt.



September 2009

Hunter: Dr Dan
Location:: Halls Creek Central Missouri Land
From::New York
Score: 141"

Dr Dan, and his son Patrick hunted with us and both had a great hunt. Dr Dan a Quality Deer Management enthusiast harvested this fantastic buck on the third evening of his hunt. Dan we really enjoyed meeting you and Patrick.



November 2009

Hunter: ROss
Location:: Halls Creek Central Missouri Land
From: Louisiana
Score: 130"

ROss harvested this beautiful buck on the last day of his hunt while hunting an oak ridge