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Sharing My Tree – A Deer Hunter’s Defense of Squirrels

Each deer season I hear at least a couple of fellow hunters mention their frustration with the army of active squirrels surrounding their tree stands. Typical objections to bushytails include their “made you look” impersonations

The Huntress says Hello!

Hey everyone! My name is Keri Butt, and I’m pumped to be a part of the new and improved Illinois Outdoor News website! A lifetime resident of northern Illinois, my drive in life comes from

IL: Calendar of Events Issue 25:

Banquets/Fundraisers Jan. 29, 2011: Illinois Wabash Valley WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Robinson Community Center. For more info call Joe Boyer, 618-592-6300. Feb. 4: Rock Island/Henry County PF Banquet, 6 p.m., Milan Community Center. For more

IL: CWD toolbox gets another big wrench

Springfield – As Illinois hunters cross fingers during yet another season of testing, Canadian scientists continue to work on what they believe to be a potential vaccine for chronic wasting disease. At a workshop in

IL: Lawmakers at all levels tackling Asian carp

Chicago – In the ongoing Asian carp case, legislation continues to pile up restricting hand-ling of the dangerous fish. The U.S. House of Represent-atives adopted a bill Dec. 1 that makes it a criminal offense

IL: State’s new 4-H shooting program hitting bullseye

Springfield – It’s not the 800 curious kids that surprise Dan Dawson. It’s the 200 eager adults. Participation in Illinois’ new 4-H Shooting Sports Program “has completely exceeded our expectations,” said Dawson, coordinator of the

IL: Cuffs and Collars Issue: 25

Region I A District 7 officer was walking the Peoria Sanitation Property and observed a fresh blood trail that led to a gut pile. The officer followed the drag marks to the Illinois River. The

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