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Illinois Bucks would like to give a special thanks to the Gander Mountain store in Peoria, Illinois for sponsoring this year's contest.

    Each winner will receive a Gander Mountain™ Gift Card, a large Illinois deer pin display plaque, an Illinoisbucks.com hat and 2009 Deer of the Year bragging rights.

 Due to feedback from previous years and some confusion as to whether this is a photo contest or a deer contest, here is our attempt to clear things up.

This is a free contest, open to anyone who submits a photo of a deer harvested in Illinois during the 2009-2010 archery and firearm seasons within the dates specified below. The contest is based on the photo you submit of your deer, not antler measurements, weight etc.

Scott Cornelius Tazewell County

2009 Archery Deer Of The Year

Jason Atherton Woodford County

2009 Firearm Deer Of The Year