
Deer hunters planning food plots should begin now by testing soil
Hunters planning food plots for deer this spring should start by having their soil tested.

Hunters planning food plots for deer this spring should start by having their soil tested.
Ice fishing for panfish is at its peak in northern Illinois

Illinois buys 410 acres in deer-rich Pike County that will be offered for public hunting

Although not an easy undertaking, an experienced land manager can quickly turn a neglected parcel into a pristine wildlife habitat.

A 190-class typical confirmed killed in Illinois, another 190 is rumored.

Late January is the time when most hunters find their opportunities rapidly dwindling.

Hunters killed 1,330 turkeys during the 2012-13 archery and shotgun seasons.
As promised two years ago, DNR is reviving its Illinois Conservation Congress, scheduling a number of public meetings around the state this month and in March that will precede the actual Congress gathering set for
Ice is dangerous and, before I get into anything else, I want to mention a couple things that you need to keep in mind. First and foremost is safety.
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