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Historical deer mount in Michigan’s Iron County comes with a story
There’s an interesting story behind the head mount of a whitetail buck with a big set of antlers that was shot in Michigan’s Iron County during 1890.
That buck was shot where the Crystal Falls Courthouse currently stands, according to John Bendic, of Crystal Falls. John’s father, Louis, owned the head mount and had it displayed in his business. John said the land where the courthouse is located was still forested in 1890.
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Historical deer mount in Michigan’s Iron County comes with a story
There’s an interesting story behind the head mount of a whitetail buck with a big set of antlers that was shot in Michigan’s Iron County during 1890.
That buck was shot where the Crystal Falls Courthouse currently stands, according to John Bendic, of Crystal Falls. John’s father, Louis, owned the head mount and had it displayed in his business. John said the land where the courthouse is located was still forested in 1890.
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