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December 10, 2010

Sharing My Tree – A Deer Hunter’s Defense of Squirrels

Each deer season I hear at least a couple of fellow hunters mention their frustration with the army of active squirrels surrounding their tree stands. Typical objections to bushytails include their “made you look” impersonations of approaching deer, their tattle-tale manner of barking at hunters, and the occasional “thought he was going to jump on

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Illinois waterfowl guide indicted for wildlife trafficking, illegal hunting

Springfield- A federal grand jury returned a 23-count felony indictment Thursday (Dec. 9) charging a popular Illinois waterfowl hunting guide with conspiracy, wildlife trafficking, and making false writings in connection with the illegal sale of guided waterfowl hunts, the Department of Justice announced. The indictment charges Jeffrey B. Foiles , 53, of Pleasant Hill, Ill., with

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Bear Season Questions

The 2010 bear season is history. The results, with a much lower than expected kill, beg more questions than answers. Did the altered format, with a Saturday opening day, increase or decrease hunter participation? Were more school-age hunters involved? Are hunters happy with the change? While the Game Commission claims higher bear license sales, there

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