Squirrel hunting rebound possible
What an age it must have been: summer months 60 years ago featured newspapers excitedly counting down the days until squirrel season and hunters confidently preparing.
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Shotguns warming up as trapshooting championships stay in Sparta
After the World Shooting and Recreation Complex in Sparta was closed last September due to the state budget crisis, many feared the Amateur Trapshooting Association would move the Grand American out of Illinois. But an agreement between ATA and DNR means the event will kick of next week.
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Mayfly, don’t bother us – don’t go away, either
Funny thing how those studying nature and wildlife before us were able to nail observations that we’d re-confirm over and over through the generations.
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Oak Brook Trout Unlimited chapter continues effort to introduce state’s youth to trout
Thousands of Chicago students have learned about fish biology and conservation — as wells as lessons on fly fishing and environmental care
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Bullseye for bow anglers
The spring legislative session ended with little to offer sportsmen – except for those with a hankering to stick a catfish.
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Lucky bow fisherman sticks two potential state records on Friday the 13th
Two potential state record carp in one outing!
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Shoes drop: DNR announces closure of two state parks
Horseshoe Lake and Ramsey Lake pars shuttered due to electricity shut-off
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Poor turkey brood survey number may be result of bad timing
Illinois’ spring turkey season opens April 4 in the south zone and April 11 in the north zone
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Agreement may keep Grand American at Sparta shooting complex
The executive director of the Amateur Trapshooting Association said today that a tentative agreement has been reached with the State of Illinois that should keep The Grand American, at Sparta’s World Shooting and Recreational Complex.
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