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Lunker Lure helping more than just anglers

Anglers outside of southern Illinois may not realize that some of the lures in their tackle boxes are being produced in Perry County by an organization with a history of helping mentally and physically challenged

The South dominates high school fishing finals

Southern Illinois high schools ruled the bass fishing finals in 2012. The Highland Bulldogs’ No. 1 team of Joe Bardill and Jared Mettler landed five bass totaling 13 pounds, 9 ounces to win the fourth

New fishing show coming to Illinois in 2013

Be it the rough economy or a change in hunter and angler shopping habits, outdoor shows in the state have have experienced difficult times in recent years. Just to give a couple of examples: the

A new forage base In the Chain

As you may have heard, the Chain O’ Lakes has developed a large shad population as of late. This increasing forage base has changed the ecosystems in the lakes and will certainly affect the way

NRA Expo Displays Gun Industry Trends

The April 13-15 shooting industry expo at the NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in St. Louis showed that many of the trends we’ve seen evolving over the last couple of years are still alive and

Having the "Conservation Conversation"

My 12-year-old daughter Jordyn has always been my animal lover. Unlike most of her friends who only a few years ago reveled in all things Hannah Montana, Jordyn’s hero was Bindi Irwin, daughter of the

This spring, do your part and take a kid fishing

The future of our sport and tradition lies within our youth. As sportsmen/women, we take for granted our “privileges” of being able to fish, hunt, and enjoy the outdoors. I don’t have to talk about

Expo Across the River Offers a Rare Opportunity

As the days get longer and things green up, my mind always drifts to turkeys. This is the time of year that I get antsy for my first available day to chase the big birds;

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