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June 11, 2025

Ralph Loos: Most recent Hunting Incident Report from Illinois proves roles of bad decisions, good luck

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Each time the Illinois DNR releases its annual Hunter Incident Report, I’m reminded that bad things happen because of two very different kinds of decisions: instant decisions that are made on the spot without any thought, and well-thought-out decisions that are made gradually over many years.
The most recent report is based on hunting incidents that took place during this past year’s hunting season – right up until Dec. 31, 2024.

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Lake Shelbyville Archery Park becomes reality in Illinois behind the help of volunteers

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There is a new public archery park in central Illinois that has bowhunters and archers excited about improving their skills in a natural outdoors setting.
The Lake Shelbyville Archery Park held a grand opening in mid-May. The park is the result of partnerships between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Illinois Chapter of the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BHA), in collaboration with the Lake Shelbyville Youth ambassadors and the Illinois Scholastic 3-D Archery.

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Christine Thomas: Bears wreak some havoc at the Little Cabin

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“Feeders have been taken down by bear(s) in a subdivision about a mile southeast of you for the past two weeks,” our town chairman posted on my Facebook page.
He was responding to the trail camera photos of a bear I shared with my friends. I also posted evidence that the trail camera bear visited the little cabin yard, wreaking havoc with our various bird feeders. Husband, Stan, and I had pulled into the cabin yard on a Saturday afternoon in early May.

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E-bikes change how hunters, anglers reach their spots quickly, cleanly, and quietly

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Twenty years ago, when I was in better shape, I bought a mountain bike from a professional mountain bike tour racer. The bike was outfitted with every conceivable off-roading option, including 21-speed gearing, technologically advanced shocks, and a host of add-ons.
Riding that rig up steep, loose grades seemed easy compared to my former bikes. Even when I was loaded down with a heavy pack, it coursed through muddy trails and jumped small downfall trees with aplomb. Nowadays, it is rare to see a hunter traversing trails on a regular bike because advances in battery technology have created electric-powered two-wheelers.

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