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IL: Access program will help state’s hunters, anglers

Springfield — The Illinois Recreational Access Program will begin enrolling landowners later this year, thanks to a $525,250 federal grant to DNR to provide public access to private lands for hunting and fishing. DNR Director

IL: Deer hunters start new season in a sprint

Springfield — One consistent refrain was heard from archery hunters up and down Illinois after opening week of the 2010 deer season. The deer are moving. Were moving. Are moving, again. A cool snap met

Carp meat joins venison on DNR’s charity menus

Springfield — Be it a deer burger or a carp tacos, hunters and anglers in Illinois are being cast as an important source of food for the state’s needy. Based on the long-standing Illinois Sportsmen

Fall turkey hunting seeks own glory

Springfield — Turkey hunting is still hot, and Illinois’ turkey population appears to be quite healthy – so why aren’t more turkey hunters participating in the state’s fall shotgun season? The answer has little to

Fish passage project breaks ground on Friday

Rock Island, Ill. – The Waubonsie Creek Restoration Project will break ground with a ceremony scheduled for Friday. The $1.35 million construction project will create fish passage from the mouth of Waubonsie Creek at the

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