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Bucks BeWare Outfitters is a Trophy Whitetail Deer Outfitter located in Pike County, Illinois. We strive to offer the absolute lowest pressure on whitetails of any outfitter in the area. Most of our hunts are in Pike County Illinois, but we do offer limited hunts in Northern Missouri and Southern Iowa. We have a very strict minimum of 4½ year-old and above harvest restrictions or 140+ inch class bucks. We offer fully guided hunts that include lodging at our beautiful 5-star log cabin located within a few minutes of all of our land. We have been in business for 11 years and concentrate on good old-fashion customer service and big buck management. We are 100% FAIR CHASE! You can see many of our live deer still on our properties on our Trail Camera Photos link on the left-hand side of our website. We try to update that often for your convenience!
If you would like to book a hunt with us, please contact us at (217) 473-3025.
Now taking new bookings for the 2010 season!
Noted as one of the country’s “Top Deer Hunting Guides” in Field and Stream Magazine. Article by Scott Bestul - September 2008 issue page 66.
“Out of over 150 outfitters, Tom has to be one of the best. His customer service sets him apart from the rest. He pays great attention to the little things and that is what puts him on top.”
Greg Miller, December 12th, 2004 |
Bill Winke says this about Bucks BeWare Outfitters:
“Great ground, great service and a real desire to offer the best trophy buck hunting in the Midwest. Tom makes it a priority to keep hunters in fresh stands!”
Bill Winke has hunted with Tom and Bucks BeWare Outfitters and is one of the leading Whitetail journalists and Whitetail hunters in the nation. |
| Bucks BeWare is consulted by Stan Potts - professional hunter and holder of the #4 typical in Illinois. On Nov 9, 2001, Stan harvested the largest buck ever taken on video. |
 Click to enlarge Stan Potts, consultant and good friend with his 220 inch buck (largest buck ever harvested on video).
 Click to enlarge Stan Potts, consultant and good friend with his 160 class 2002 buck off the same Illinois farm.

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Stan Potts with a few of his Illinois bucks.
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Stan has been a big asset for Bucks Beware Outfitters. Thanks Stan! |
- #1 county in Illinois
- No trophy fees
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“Some states are best for truly huge bucks, those scoring 170-net typical or above. The state of Illinois heads this list.”
Petersons Trophy Bowhunting magazine - April 2000 (p. 47) |
Recommended Illinois Outfitter by Bill Winke
Bow Masters magazine - June 2001 (p. 46-48) |
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