Deer fare well amidst heat wave but fish face struggle
Site Staff
July 12, 2012
News-reading deer hunters who were educated about epizootic hemorrhagic disease in 2007 certainly have good reason for concern in 2012.
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Illinois’ deer hunters, farmers enjoy beneficial relationship
Site Staff
July 12, 2012
Although relatively few farmers in Illinois hunt deer, it’s fair to argue they play the most important role in controlling the state’s herd.
In fact, there will be a drawing for public waterfowl sites
Site Staff
July 11, 2012
If it seems things have been a little quiet about the annual public waterfowl blind drawings, that’s because DNR has not made the kind of public announcement it typically does. By the way, the dates
Food plot surviving the drought
Site Staff
July 1, 2012
This spring, I made up my mind that no matter how many late nights I had to endure in the name of research, I was going to plant a food plot. One of my mottos
Midwest cougar comeback not quite reaching Illinois
Site Staff
June 28, 2012
Math is at odds with those who believe Illinois – especially the southern half – is home to wild cougars.
Illinois DNR plan may get a second go-round
Site Staff
June 28, 2012
Two questions anglers in the state immediately asked were, “Does this mean there is still a chance for a Fish Management Fund?” and “Does the group lobbying for the Fish Management Fund still want to
Counties cut from late-winter deer season
Site Staff
June 28, 2012
Keeping true to its original promise, DNR trimmed 10 counties from the list of those open for late-winter deer hunting.
Deer hunters and farmers: the state's real deer management team
Site Staff
June 28, 2012
The relationship between farmers and deer hunters in Illinois is intriguing, due to the fact that access to hunting land is a huge issue in our state. What I learned this week after crunching through
Jigs, Jigs, and more Jigs
Site Staff
June 27, 2012
Recently I talked about one of the most versatile baits in my collection: the spinnerbait. However, there is another bait that never seems to fail me and I don’t think I would be caught without
