Mike Malmquist of Manteno shot a 275-pound eight-point buck on Nov. 23 during the first firearm season in Pope County.
I highly recommend the photo as sample of how to take a big-buck photo. Dave Armour, a fishing guide in northern Wisconsin, well deserves the credit for the photo.
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