This week's Archers Alley "Catch of the Week" comes to us from Casey Lyon, of Illiopolis!

From Casey: "The story of 'Tyson' is truly one for the ages. November 7th at 5:05p, this buck of a lifetime walked by me at 25 yards, and I still cannot really believe it. I have known this deer for 3 years, and have pursued him for 2.  From a nice 3 1/2 year old, to a 170 inch 4 1/2 year old, and finally a 184 inch 5 1/2 year old, this buck has taught me many new concepts of hunting. I watched this buck on the morning of Halloween both tend and  breed a doe and capture it on camera, which is a once in a lifetime event in itself.  Little did I know, a week later, I would be sitting behind this magnificent animal. Chasing whitetails is a humbling experience, and I have without a doubt been humbled by this one. It’s an amazing honor to have had the opportunity to pursue a deer of this caliber. I am forever grateful.  Thank you Tyson, for everything.  Thank you Alena for the harvest photos."

Casey will join us this weekend to tell the story! 

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This week's Archers Alley "Catch of the Week" comes to us from Aaron Fidler, of Canton!

From Aaron:  "Not long after Powerton opened for boats this season, my friend Paul and I were dagging baits late morning when this 50.24lb blue bit. Made such a hard run that while backing off the drag, he spun my spool creating a huge birds nest. I had to get the line as cleaned up as possible with this monster on to avoid any mishaps because as we all know, this is when they will happen. I managed to stop the spool, burning the pad clean off my thumb, but was able to get it together for Paul to net and land for me.  A new PB blue!"

Aaron will join us this weekend to tell the story! 

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This week's Archers Alley "Catch of the Week" comes to us from Jake Cutler, of Pana!

From Jake: "180# field dressed 10 pt, shot 11/1/21 at 6pm, Shelby County. He was chasing a doe."

Jake will join us this weekend to tell the story of the hunt! 

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This week's Archers Alley "Catch of the Week" comes to us from Amy Schilling & Brad Koester, of Teutopolis!!

From Brad: "Had the privilege to take our foreign exchange student, Amy, out hunting with a youth season tag. She was able to shoot an 8 point buck! She does not get this privilege in her home country."

Amy is a foreign exchange student from Germany.  Not only did she get this nice buck her first time out, but actually had to learn all of the fundamentals of shooting to get ready for the season!   Looks like she had a good teacher!

 Amy & Brad will join us this weekend to tell this great story! 

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