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Illinois Bucks would like to give a special thanks to the Gander Mountain store in Peoria, Illinois

The winner of the 2011 Youth Firearm contest is Luke Shofner. Congratulations to Luke and thanks to those who submitted photos. Good luck next year!

    The winner will receive a Gander Mountain™ Gift Card, a small Illinois deer pin display plaque, and 2011 Deer of the Year Young Gun bragging rights.

Chase Borg Putnam County Click here to read Chase's Story	Luke Shofner Putnam County Click here to read Luke's Story	Kameron Vinsel Lawrence County	Nolan Ahlden Iroquois County

The Young Guns contest is open to youth ages 16 and under. The contest will include youth and regular seasons.

The contest is based on the photo submitted. Each photo submitted will be scored based on the following criteria on a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being most appealing: Deer/Antlers, Background/Setting, Hunter Look/Attitude, Deer Prep, Weapon Displayed, Overall Picture Quality

   Good luck and happy hunting.