2025 Hunting Season Recap: Another One for the Books at KCW

The 2025 hunting season at KCW was nothing short of memorable. From the first sit to the final tag punched, the season delivered several outstanding bucks ready to be hung on the wall, proving once again the strength of our herd and the payoff of years of solid management and hard work.

Mother Nature kept things interesting all season long. Hunters faced everything from unpredictable temperature swings to challenging wind and weather conditions that tested patience and adaptability. Despite the crazy weather, the deer movement stayed strong, and those who stuck it out were rewarded with exciting encounters and successful hunts.

Beyond the harvests, what truly made the 2025 season special were the friendships formed and strengthened along the way. Camp conversations, shared meals, and stories from the field reminded us that KCW is about more than just hunting—it’s about camaraderie, tradition, and being part of something bigger.

As we close the chapter on a great 2025 season, we’re already looking ahead to 2026 with high expectations. With strong bucks still roaming the property and continued improvements planned, the future at KCW is bright. We can’t wait to see what the next season brings and to welcome hunters back for another year of great hunting, good company, and unforgettable memories.

Our Seasoned Hunters 10+ Years

Mike, Randy, Doug and Gene have hunted with us over 10+ years. These guys are considered our family and hearing the stories get bigger and the

bond a little closer, tells us one thing, we are doing it right!

Hunting at Kiser Creek Whitetail is more than taking an Illinois Deer or "trophy buck", its making memories that last a lifetime!

2023 Top Bucks

Gene's Bruiser Bucks!

Doug's "HighTower"

I have hunted the Robbins' farms for many years (18yrs) with great success. Plenty of Pike County large deer, good accommodations, meals and expert advice of deer movement on each of the farms. You will also be treated with some lil' ones that love to draw a great picture or two just for you!

Randy O'sako - Ohio

Friendships & Trophies

WE always say "it's not just taking a trophy whitetail, its about making memories that last a life-time" and Mike Shupe has definitely

made some lasting memories with our family!

In the year 2000 we met a gentlemen we did not know but instantly a forever bond was formed! Mike has had great success over the years hunting on our family farm "KCW" but will be the first to tell anyone don't ever expect to bag a big buck every-time because this is a true fair chase hunt.

Mike's hunting knowledge, passion and overall dedication

has earned him these trophies!

Mike has won many awards in archery shoots over the years where he is full of knowledge and not afraid to share it! If you ever want to know where Mike is at here at Kiser Creek Whitetail, he always hunts with his secret signs and HIGH in the tree! Good luck finding him!

Dale and I along with our family, Garret, MaKayla, Brett, Jessi and all the grandkids

can honestly say he is FAMILY!

Mike Shupe,Virginia
(testimony)

In the year 2000 I had an auto accident that I would never forget. I met the Robbins family that year and what Kiser Creek Whitetail was all about. A group of friends and I decided to go to Pike County, Illinois to bow hunt the upper class whitetail deer that roamed that ground. Therefore, I was elected to find a place. So through an organization called Access Illinois, this now over twenty year annual journey began. In that time frame I have been blessed by taking many solid P&Y class deer, passing up several P&Y class deer
and experiencing a few B&C class (without a doubt) whitetail deer. I have also been delighted to be a part of other hunters success through the years. I can't think of any other place that I would go where I could feel free while I hunt, experience the hospitality given, be apart of any other family for a week and
have the opportunity to hunt some of the best ground in Pike Co. It’s been a couple decades for me so far and it will be a couple more (at least) for me to come. Come experience the freedom of the hunt! I
know I always will.

Mike Shupe - Virginia