Mike (Hank Jr.) Hopping
  Southern Zone Head Guide
Mikes 2008 Early October Bow harvest
Mike Hopping with a 204" Whitetail Skull
mount. This wise old whitetail was found dead
by a local farmer who's property is located near
Backwoods Whitetails Southern Zone properties



Mike Hopping (AKA - Hank Williams Jr)
with his 2004 Shotgun Buck
Mikes 2005
Archery Buck
Mike is a lifetime local resident of Ipava, Illinois located
in Southern Fulton County. As you can see, Mike has
plenty of experience when it comes to hunting Illinois
whitetails. Mike is one of the two head guides
exclusively working the Backwoods Whitetails
Southern Zone properties. Mike has close to 20 yrs
experience in hunting Illinois whitetails. His character
will keep ya laughing for the entire trip and his hard
working attitude will always have him there when you
need him. Mike is knowledgeable of all Backwoods
Properties but exclusively guides the Badger Creek,
Barker Creek, Woody Creek and Tater Creek Properties.