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Patience at 73 Pays Off with Special Big Buck<\/h1>\n

A Lifetime of Hunting Experience<\/h2>\n

Steven Sturtevant’s patience and perseverance paid off in a big way, earning him Buck of the Week honors. At 73 years young, Sturtevant’s experience and determination proved that age is just a number when it comes to hunting.<\/p>\n

The Patient Wait<\/h2>\n

According to Sturtevant, it was a long wait for a buck to appear. “Nov. 2 was the start of my two-week vacation to hunt the Illinois rut,” he recalled. “This guy showed up on camera in late August and no sign until now. He was my No. 1 target for the rut.”<\/p>\n

The Big Moment<\/h2>\n

At 5 p.m. on a recent afternoon in Kane County, Sturtevant’s patience was rewarded. A big buck reappeared, and he had a good opportunity at 25 yards. With his bow in hand, he arrowed the buck, making it a moment he would never forget.<\/p>\n

A Sense of Accomplishment<\/h2>\n

“At 73, it’s an awesome feeling,” Sturtevant exclaimed. “A buck like that feels awesome at any age, I think.”<\/p>\n

BOTW: Celebrating the Best of the Outdoors<\/h2>\n

BOTW, the celebration of bucks and their stories, is a regular feature of the Chicago Sun-Times. The column runs every Wednesday and highlights the best of the outdoors in and around Chicago.<\/p>\n

How to Share Your Story<\/h2>\n

Do you have a great buck story to share? Send it our way! Email us at [BowmanOutside@gmail.com](mailto:BowmanOutside@gmail.com) or contact us on Facebook, X, Instagram, or Bluesky to submit your story.<\/p>\n

FAQs<\/h2>\n