News & Tips
News & Tips
News & Tips
Interview with a Trophy Whitetail Hunter
We were recently chatting with one of our trophy whitetail hunters and wanted to share his story with you here. Larkin Bennett and his father, Brenton, hunted with us earlier in October this year. Coming from Emporia, KS, this father-son team was here to celebrate...
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Early Season Illinois Hunt Report
Here is our early season Illinois hunt report from our lodges in Pike County, Illinois. The 2014 season is off to a good start here at Hadley Creek Outfitters. We have certainly had some challenges with weather, but our hunters and guides have worked hard and have...
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Trophy Whitetail Tips: Bow Setup and Shot Placement
We receive questions each year from our hunters about our bow setup recommendations for a trophy whitetail hunt. As archery hunters know, there are an endless number of variables when it comes to bow setup. However, we like to keep it very simple: shoot what you're...
read moreWhitetail Harvest Photos – FAQ
Whitetail hunters are always asking us how we get the great harvest photos that we feature on our site. Well, the short answer is that we spend a lot of time and energy to make sure we have the best success photos in the industry. Every member of Hadley Creek's crew...
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2012 Trail Cam Photos
We begin using our trail cameras when our bucks first begin sprouting antlers in the spring and we don’t stop until the last shed antlers hit the ground well after the Illinois hunting seasons have ended. Running cameras helps us inventory our deer herd, track buck...
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2011 Trail Cam Photos
We begin using our trail cameras when our bucks first begin sprouting antlers in the spring and we don’t stop until the last shed antlers hit the ground well after the Illinois hunting seasons have ended. Running cameras helps us inventory our deer herd, track buck...
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