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IL: Firearms hunters hope to rebound this year

Springfield – Firearms deer hunters should expect a challenge similar to last year when the first weekend season opens Nov. 18. Last season, there were 98,944 deer killed during the two gun seasons, slightly fewer

IL: Old license find leads to lesson in hunting history

Raymond, Ill. – Darin Richard son pulled the butt plate off an 1897 Winchester and discovered Illinois hunting history in the shotgun’s stock. “For an outdoorsman like myself, it’s a really cool thing,” the owner

IL: Calendar of Events Issue: 22

Banquets/Fundraisers Nov. 5: Twin Rivers WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Kampsville American Legion. For more info call Phil Godar, 618-576-2623. Nov. 5: Cass County DU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Elks Beardstown. For more info call Jason Hays,

IL: Cuffs and Collars Issue: 22

Region I A CPO checked a fisherman at the Hennepin Canal. A cast net was lying on the ground and the fisherman was sitting on a bucket with a lid. An inspection revealed six baby

Time to Zero in on Bedding Areas

It’s no secret that positioning yourself between deer bedding and feeding areas is the ticket to success in the early bow season. Once the rut kicks in and gun season applies pressure on the

Introduce a Youngster to the Outdoors

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. It would be like preaching to

IL: Calendar of Events Issue: 21

Banquets/Fundraisers Oct. 21: Logan Co. QU Banquet, Lincoln. For more info call Jerry Johnson, 217-648-2964. Oct 22: Area 51 WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., City of Macon Community Center. For more info call Matt Sieben, 217-820-7717.

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