The Southern Missouri boys
Posted By
Ben Koopman
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7/29/2011 12:00:00 AM
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| From left to right: Jason Smith, Ben Hampton, Andrew Hampton, Darren Beck |
Jason Smith
: Jason is a graduate of Missouri State University with a degree in Agriculture Business and currently lives in Fenton, MO working as a Sales Associate for the Cereal By-Products Co. in St. Louis. Jason grew up in southern Missouri hunting and fishing with his Dad and Grandpa from a very early age. He hopes to break-in his new Hoyt on a big mature buck this fall.
Ben Hampton: Ben is a graduate of Missouri State University with a degree in Physical Education and currently lives in Sullivan , MO with his wife Melissa and daughter Thea. Ben is a P.E. teacher, basketball coach, and NASP instructor for the Sullivan School District. Ben is looking to end his dry streak by putting a tag on one the hit list bucks this season.
Andrew Hampton: Andrew is a graduate of Linn State College with a degree in Industrial Electricity and currently lives in Ellington, MO. Andrew is an electrician for the Doe Run Mining Co and spends time promoting mine safety as a Co-Captain for the Mine Rescue Team (2010 National Champs!) Andrew and Ben were introduced to hunting and fishing at very young age by their Dad and both grandpas. Andrew is hoping to pass that tradition along by filming his girlfriend Rachel as she tries to get her first bow kill this fall!!
Darren Beck: Darren is a graduate of Missouri State University with a degree in Construction Management and currently lives in Willard, MO with his wife Jodi and son Mason. Darren is a Construction Manager for Q & Company in Springfield , MO and a committee member of the Sho-Me Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. Darren, like the other members of the Southern MO team, grew up hunting and fishing with his Dad, grandpas and brother.
The Hit List
Mr. Mathews – This is a 5 year old 8 pt. that should score around 140, with a huge body! Jason missed this buck with something other than a Hoyt, hence the name. 
Popeye
– This is a 4 year old buck Darren's been getting trail cam pics of and seeing from the stand for the last couple of years. He's a home body 9pt. that will score about 135. He's been pretty visible the last couple of seasons, and hopefully he gives someone a chance this year.
The Crab Claw 10 – This is a 5 year old buck we think will score in 150's. According to the trail cams and sightings from the stand, he's pretty active during the pre-rut and rut, if he holds true to
form he could give one of us an opportunity this fall.
Jack – This is a 5 year old 140 - 150 class 8pt. Darren has trail cam pics of, shed horns from and a miss from last bow season on this buck. He's called Jack because he always shows up around Halloween, like a Jack-O-Lantern.
Stretch – This a 6 year old mid 160's 10 pt. Darren had this incredible buck at 25 yards last fall, but couldn't get a shot. He's number one on the Beck farm hit list!
The Big 12 – This is a main frame 6 x 6 that, according to his sheds from last fall, will score in the 170's. Ben and Andrew's Dad found his sheds within 100 yards of each other last winter, and he's number one on the Hampton farm hit list!
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