Fishing

Marion, Il. – This was the most anticipated duck hunting season in recent Illinois history. For the first time, the state’s waterfowlers kicked off the season with a fourth waterfowl hunting zone. In theory, that

Washington – With Congress’s fledgling “super committee” currently considering major federal deficit reduction, a new coalition of some 1,000 groups and businesses have joined “in urging Congress to consider the economic impacts of the great

Springfield – Firearms deer hunters should expect a challenge similar to last year when the first weekend season opens Nov. 18. Last season, there were 98,944 deer killed during the two gun seasons, slightly fewer

Raymond, Ill. – Darin Richard son pulled the butt plate off an 1897 Winchester and discovered Illinois hunting history in the shotgun’s stock. “For an outdoorsman like myself, it’s a really cool thing,” the owner

Springfield – Slowly, but surely, Illinois’ deer population is reaching equilibrium. There have been a lot of factors, but a better harvest sex ratio is a primary factor. “I would have to say the sex

Springfield – An investigation focused on the unlawful harvest of a 36-point non-typical deer scoring 261 5/8 and valued at $35,000 has resulted in charges against Illinois men. The three men were the center of

Springfield – Trappers in Illinois are keeping a watchful eye on animal rights groups that are causing what has become an annual stir in neighboring states. Born Free USA and other groups have been campaigning

Anna, Ill. – Ask the guys at the annual Shawnee Squirrel Hunt in southern Illinois, and they will tell you that there is no finer pastime than squirrel hunting – and no finer group of