William (Scott) Eaker

Age: 38

Home: Troy, IL

Occupation: U.S. Air Force senior weapons systems controller

How many days a year do you hunt? 60+

Favorite piece of gear? Mathews Bow

Gear you splurged on? 10 dozen waterfowl decoys, trying something new

Most memorable outing in Illinois? When I took my first big buck in 1993 with my dad and family.

What got you interested in hunting? My grandfather William O. Eaker Sr. and my Dad (Jr.)

How long have you been hunting? 28 years

Favorite species to hunt? Whitetail deer.

What breed hunting dog do you have? Brittany

Favorite places to hunt in Illinois? Anywhere in the mid to southern area.

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