After three weekends of chasing this one, Callie Cromwell finally connected with her buck—and it sure looks like it was worth every moment of the hunt.
Way to go, Callie!
Persistence Paid Off for Callie Cromwell This Season
Posted by Angela Montana on December 7, 2025
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