I have found a home away from home at Copper's Creek Outfitters. I have hunted there for the past 5 years, and plan to go back as long as they will have me. Beau, Tyson and their families have become like family to me. We have a great time each year and look forward to it all year long.
This is bow hunting at its finest. The hunting land is phenomenal, the stand locations are right on, the food and facilities are top notch. I especially like the clean room, I believe it really adds to hunter success. It definitely gives you an edge on scent control.
I have passed on many shooter bucks while hunting with CCO, and have seen some real giants up close. Hunting all day during the rut in Illinois, it doesn’t get any better than that for me.
This year I shot a big ten right on the shoulder at 27 yards. Beau did his part and I messed it up. I was feeling horrible about the shot; Beau and Ty did their best to keep my spirits up the whole time. For the next two days we tracked and looked hard. I was truly impressed by the effort put in to the recovery of this deer. The knowledge they have about the deer and their travel habits were equally impressive during this process.
Although I didn’t put my tag on a great buck this year, I consider every year a success at Copper's Creek. I always look forward to coming back. |
– Erin Hebberd
Michigan Bow Hunter
Rock Island Co. Annual Non-resident
(989) 795-2390 |
| "Aside from being ethical
and highly likeable, Beau and Tom Carlson have some of the best bowhunting land in western
Illionois. Beau and Tom maintain over 10 stand choices for every hunter and the big buck
action is fantastic. Besides seeing 8-10 bucks, I saw three shooters. One was a huge 22
inch with 4-12 inch tines. He chased a hot doe to within 50 yards of the stand at 12:50
p.m. on Tuesday. After the most amazing 3-hour display of chasing many subordinate bucks,
snortwheezing and scraping, he actually bred the doe! It was 4:15 p.m. when he finally
came close enough for the shot. The arrow flew low and right below the brisket; and that
buck is still out there for next year's lucky hunters. At dark a second shooter buck with
even taller tines came in to scent-check the area. This was a show I wish all hunters
could see just once!! I was in shock for three days, I had seen it all. I said it then,
and I will say it now, that was the best hunt I have ever had! Go to Copper's Creek, make
10 new friends and hunt in a relaxed, trophy-filled atmosphere – and possibly kill
the biggest buck you've ever seen! See you there! |
– Buck Clark
Crozet, VA |
| "Hats off
to Coppers Creek's Outfitters' Beau and Tom Carlson on a well run country hunting
atmosphere. I can't thank those two hard workers enough. Not only did I get to see the
biggest whitetail buck I've ever seen, I was able to harvest a buck of a lifetime. With
over 100 stands to get you in shooting range, Beau and Tom do everything in their power to
get you on a trophy IL bruiser. Plus, the food and hospitality are on the top of their
priority list. One of the first things they tell you is 'Treat the place like it's your
home.' On my last day when I was packing and saying goodbye to the friends I had met, I
felt as if I was leaving family. The Carlsons are great people and their operation is a
top notch bowhunting-only paradise." |
– Daniel
Beraldo
Associate Editor of
Petersen's Bowhunting Magazine
6420 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048
323-782-2709 | 323-782-2477 fax
dan.beraldo@primedia.com |
| "What a hunt! I had the
time of my life, and my hunt was over 20 minutes after it started! Copper's Creek really
is the 'bestkept secret in Illinois.' Keep up the good work, guys. I can't wait to share
camp with you guys again!" |
– Dave Skinner
Owner, Lost River Game Calls
dave@lostrivergamecalls.com
270-791-3705
www.lostrivergamecalls.com
|
| This was my
dad's and my third straight trip to Copper's Creek. The accommodations, food, hospitality,
and of course the hunting are outstanding. Beau and Tom have become family and you'll
never meet two nicer people who will work their tails off to make your trip both enjoyable
and successful. They have the big deer there also. On the evening before the "ice
storm" hit, Dad took the biggest buck of his life, and I took an 8 pt. pushing over
240 lbs., just 10 minutes apart. The only two people more excited than us were Beau and
Tom. Dad and I have seen nice bucks every year hunting with Beau and Tom, but these were
the first deer we chose to take. Copper's Creek is a top notch operation and we'll
definitely be back. |
–
Scott O'Dell
336-769-9207 |
| "I saw the biggest deer I
have ever seen in the wild! I have been to several places hunting, but none compare to
yours." |
– Jim Reynolds,
Extreme Outdoors Pro Staff
109 Maddox St., Martin, TN
731-587-9760 |
| "This has
been an unbelievable trip! This was exciting. I can't say enough about Beau and Tom and
the accomodations and as you saw, what a huge buck. What a great hunt and I would
recommmend coming to Illinois and hunting with these guys to anyone! They're a great bunch
of people and be patient, because they will put you onto big bucks" |
–
Brad Clinton, Co-host of "Better Built's World of Outdoors"
RR #2, Box 361, DuBois, PA
814-375-0886 |
| "Thanks for a great hunt
and the chance of a lifetime. Something to talk about for a long time. Damn, I had a great
time. I can't get over that buck, never will. I've hunted 35 years for deer and I have
never seen a deer like that in shooting range, nuch less, bow range. In fact, I may have
never seen a deer like that, period. You guys keep up the good work and your enterprise
will be a success!" |
– Jeffrey Smith
658 Albany Rd., Monticello, KY 42633 |
| "I had a
great time and had all the opportunity a fellow could ask for. I am thankful for the
opportunity to harvest a big deer, but am still very satisfied with the buck that I got.
The food was great (as usual) and I had a very enjoyable week. It helps when someone
(anyone) gets a great buck like Jeffrey's and Mickey's." |
–
James Richardson
540 Worsham Lane, Monticello, KY 42633 |
| "I've been bowhunting hard
and often all over North America for years and took my biggest bodied and best racked
whitetail ever at Copper's Creek in 2003. Tom, Beau, Fay and Scott Carlson treat you like
family and go the extra mile to insure a successful hunting experience you won't soon
forget." |
– Larry Prossen
1698 Kingston Rd., Longwood, FL 32750
407-339-4028 |
"Thanks for a great hunt! I've seen more and larger bucks than I ever
have. I passed up four nice bucks before taking the buggest one that I have seen in my
life of hunting. Your operation is first class and I would recommend this hunt to any bow
hunter in search of a 'bruiser.' I'll be back next year, keep up the great work." |
– Nick
Washburn
Watertown, NY
315-785-9155 |
| "This has truely been a
wonderful hunt! The amount of game is awesome! The quality is great. Everything a person
could ask for. The afternoon of the first day with fading light I missed the biggest deer
I have ever seen at 32 yards. I couldn't settle for anything less after that and passd up
at least 6 'shooters' waiting for him to come back. Your place is the best kept secret in
Illinois. At any time the buck of a lifetime could walk by." |
– Morris Moody
St. Anne, IL
815-671-7011 |
| "This has
been a great hunt for me, a first time. The first day of the hunt I saw a trophy of a
lifetime and saw at least 8 more through the week, two of which I missed. The deer are
huge bodied and huge racked and I enjoyed my time at Copper's Creek immensly. This is the
place to go when you want an archery spot of a lifetime." |
– David
Flanders
DuBois, PA |
| "Thanks guys for a very
exciting week of bowhunting, I had the time of my life. Without a doubt, Copper's Creek
Outfitters is the best kept secret in Illinois. You guys have it all, delicious meals,
excellent hospitality, and the chance to harvest a 'monster' of a lifetime. Scouting and
treestand placement was excellent. It takes your breath away to see 150-170 class bucks
weighing well over 200 pounds." |
– Don Carlson
DuBois, PA |
| "Thanks
for the great hunt! I am very pleased with the big 8-pointer taken on the first morning of
the hunt. In the 2 1/2 days I hunted I had three 8-points within bow range and saw a
tremendous 12-pointer across the field from my stand. The accomodations were just what I
was looking for and the food and hospitality were first rate. I also enjoyed the company
of the other hunters in camp. I had a great experience!!" |
– Mike
Craig
Milford, MI
248-770-5000
mike.craig@medtronic.com |
| "Good food, good people,
good hunting, Great Trip! This was my second trip with Copper's Creek. The food was as
great as the first time. The people are top shelf. I would consider them friends and
recommend them to anybody. The hunting was the best that I have seen. It is easy to hunt
all day when you know the next twig that snaps could be the biggest buck you've ever seen
or will ever see. I had seven racked bucks under me the first day. I don't think I have
ever been a part of, or seen on film a better hunt, but the trip as a whole was the best
of all. The funny thing is, I almost didn't get to go on the trip, but thanks to Beau
& Tom being the people they are I was able to make it. Thanks for a great trip." |
– Chris Ashworth
Louisiana |
| "If you
love to hunt and you like huge deer, Illinois is definitely the state to hunt. There are
tons of outfitters out there and most are just in it for the money. Here at Copper's
Creek, it is the complete opposite. Beau, Tom, and Derek work extremely hard to get you on
a BIG DEER. The food is great, the lodge is above most and the hospitality is awesome.
Guys, whatever you do don't get discouraged. Be patient, hunt hard, and it will happen.
These guys WILL put you on a big deer. Hey Beau, that pup is great! She went straight to
that deer we couldn't find!!" |
– Jamie
Patton
Texas |
| "Thanks so much for your gracious hospitality. This trip being my first with an outfitter was simply amazing! Thanks so much for the hard work of the staff and the food was second to none. You have a first class operation that is affordable. Thanks for all you did to make my dream come true. I look forward to "Dream Season" #2 next year!" |
– Michael Lonon
Michael.Lonon@NCFBINS.com
336-877-0959 |
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