Slim's Knox County Whitetails

Slim's Knox County Whitetails is owned and operated by Chris and Annette “Nettie” Allison—two good, honest, God-fearing people whose hospitality is rivaled only by their skill in providing world-class whitetail hunting. Located on a beautifully renovated former Amish homestead in La Plata, Missouri, the lodge offers guests a comfortable and welcoming base of operations. Travel is simple, with the Kirksville Regional Airport just a short drive away, and the lodge sits less than an hour from the Iowa and Illinois borders—two more famed big buck destinations.

From this location, Slim's Knox County Whitetails hunts on over 31,000 acres across nine Missouri counties. The operation’s reputation is built on quality free-range whitetail hunts and exceptional game management. More than 90% of their properties go several years without a hunter, ensuring bucks have the chance to mature. Chris’s attention to detail is unmatched—his trail camera budget alone exceeds five figures annually, allowing him to monitor and understand the deer on his leases better than many high-fence operations.

The results speak for themselves: trophy-class bucks are taken year after year, with many deer grossing well over 160 inches. Hunters can also take advantage of Missouri’s over-the-counter licenses and two-buck limit(one archery, one rifle), making the destination both convenient and highly rewarding.

Of course, the experience at Slim's Knox County Whitetails isn’t just about the deer. Nettie’s cooking has become legendary among guests—her biscuits, in particular, have earned her the nickname “Nettie Crocker” and are as much a reason for hunters to return as the trophy bucks themselves.

Over the years, hunters have witnessed remarkable deer on these properties. The Allisons even recovered a single shed scoring an astounding 119-3/8 inches from a property, proof that monster bucks in northeast Missouri are not an anomaly but a regular occurrence under the Allisons’ stewardship.

With prime location, expert game management, and unmatched hospitality, Slim's Knox County Whitetails has firmly established itself as one of the premier free-range whitetail destinations in the mid-west.

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