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These days the hunting opportunities we have in springtime tend to cloud the issue for me a little, but since childhood I’ve always considered August 1 as the beginning of the new hunting season. And

These days the hunting opportunities we have in springtime tend to cloud the issue for me a little, but since childhood I’ve always considered August 1 as the beginning of the new hunting season. And
We don’t expect trappers to get too excited by this breaking news, but any news expanding trapping in Illinois is welcomed news. What’s happening? Gov. Pat Quinn signed legislation Tuesday to extend muskrat trapping season

Recently, I was asked to join the ranks of a specific pro-staff, which I ended up turning down, mostly because it simply wasn’t the right fit for me personally. The pro-staff is composed entirely of

Every year the day rolls around and takes us by surprise. Caught off guard and empty handed we twist our brains in knots trying to figure out what to do for the guy that has

One of my favorite fishing seasons is upon us. What better way to spend a hot, humid, southern Illinois evening than pursuing the Rana catesbeiana – also known as the bullfrog to us common folk.

Helping my son and daughter achieve “firsts” as they were growing up was one of the biggest joys of parenting, and it happened regularly. But this spring I got the rare chance to help my

This is a bit of a controversial topic, but I am not bringing it up to cause any waves. Of course it is not like the gun control issue or the stance on many other

Recently, while filling out an application, I was asked if I had received any hunting awards or recognitions. My reply was: “I guess I have never won any awards per se.” At this point in
DNR has planned a handful of public meetings to discuss duck and goose seasons with the state’s hunters and provide information on proposed duck zones and season date options for the next five-year period, as
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