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March 19, 2025

Illinois student archers ready for state tournament on March 22

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The 2025 Illinois State Archery Tournament is set for March 22 at the Emerald Sports Complex in Mattoon. This event highlights the dedication and skill of student archers from across the state.
DNR and the Illinois Conservation Foundation have partnered with the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) to support Illinois’ top young archers by awarding 12 $1,000 scholarships at the 2025 Illinois State Archery Tournament.

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Work to boost trout habitat continues in 2025 on the Batten Kill River in New York, Vermont

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This year will mark year six of Trout Unlimited’s Home Rivers Initiative project on the Batten Kill River, and organizers have a number of projects on tap as they look to build on recent improvements to trout habitat on the famed river in New York and Vermont.
Jacob Fetterman, an aquatic biologist with Trout Unlimited who has been overseeing the Batten Kill work, said work to the river’s main stem and an important tributary are slated for 2025.

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Sangchris Lake crappies, Heidecke Lake bass included in regulation changes in Illinois

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Starting April 1, anglers at Sangchris Lake in Illinois will have a pass to keep smaller crappies, while bass fishermen at Heidecke Lake will face a new 15-inch minimum length limit and a daily limit of three.
Bowfishermen, meanwhile, are subject to a host of regulation changes. DNR’s release of the 2025 Fishing Regulation Information Guide annually signals the start of fishing season in the state. The guide is currently available for download, with printed versions due out in coming weeks.

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Rabbit hunting is ‘old hat’ but offers plenty of fun

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Sometimes wrinkled ennui accompanies the outdoor writing process. I’ve been writing for years now, mostly for my local newspaper. I’ve treated the same topics over and over. And I’m fairly certain I’m not alone in this regard: As much as writers might hate to admit it, we often run out of additional information to contribute to an activity.

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