Spillman takes big 8-point buck in Madison Parish

Austin Spillman of Patterson was hunting on private land in Madison Parish when he downed this big 8-point at 25 yards with his crossbow.

It’s a deer that Spillman was familiar with through trail cameras and scouting.

The big buck was taken from his tree stand at about 6:15 p.m. on Oct. 6. It was later green scored at 148.