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The Hunters come from far and near, They follow turkey and White Tail deer. Fields, forests and rivers they do not fear. To hunt south-central Illinois

Warm clothes of camouflage they'll don, Up trees in stands they sit upon. Doe scent their boots they put it on. To hunt south-central Illinois

They wake up early in the day, They give up sleeping, warmth and play. They offer promises and pray. When hunting south-central Illinois

The deer and turkey that they see, The calls that mock reality. To lure the "Big One" it must be. When hunting south-central Illinois

The days and nights and days they spend, At times they seem to never end. But worth at last to boast to friends. 'Bout hunting south-central Illinois

The buck is HUGE, the turkey wide, Are now displayed there side by side. Stories of tracking, told with pride. 'Bout hunting south-central Illinois

They thank the wife, They thank the Lord. Give thanks for time, they'd had to hoard. The hunting gear they now have stored. To hunt south-central Illinois

And now to make next season's plans, Save for that truck, and new deer stands. They pray all year for steady hands. To hunt south-central Illinois