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Deer hunters top 2009 numbers during first gun weekend

Deer hunters topped last year’s harvest during the first weekend of shotgun season, taking a total of 68,037 deer Nov. 19-21. The seven-day firearm season will conclude on Dec. 2-5. The preliminary total for the

WI DNR asks hunters to help monitor Ashland area deer for CWD

ASHLAND, WI. -The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is asking Ashland and Bayfield county hunters to help with surveillance efforts to see if chronic wasting disease may be present in free-ranging, wild deer in the

Illinois man fined $5,000 for Canadian fishing violations

An Illinois man has been fined $5,000 for several angling-related offences in Canada. Wojciech Rzepka, of Park Ridge, was convicted of three counts of possessing a void fishing licence and fined $3,300. He was also

Illinois Calendar of Events Issue 23

Banquets/Fundraisers Nov. 13: Montgomery County Prairie WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Knights of Columbus. For more info call Shawn Reynolds, 217-532-5747. Jan. 29, 2011: Illinois Wabash Valley WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Robinson Community Center. For more

Il: Trappers begin season sporting positive vibe

Antioch, Ill. – Those hoping to see bobcat and river otter trapping in the state will likely have to wait at least one more year. Or longer. Bills proposing the seasons has been stalled for

IL: DNR denies reports of misspending

Springfield – DNR has vehemently denied allegations in a report by the Illinois Policy Institute that claims the agency is “misappropriating millions of dollars that should have been earmarked for the state’s sportsmen.” In late

EPA denies petition to ban lead in fishing tackle

An Associated Press over the weekend reported that the Environmental Protection Agency last week denied a petition by several environmental groups to ban lead in fishing tackle, two months after rejecting the groups’ attempt to

Illinois Calendar of Events – Issue 22

Banquets/Fundraisers Nov. 6: Twin Rivers WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Kampsville American Legion. For more info call Phil Godar, 618-576-2623. Nov. 13: Montgomery County Prairie WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Knights of Columbus. For more info call

IL: Asian carp, locks decision remains question mark

Chicago – The carp arguments continue. And continue. Attorneys representing five states seeking the immediate closure of Chicago-area shipping locks to stop the spread of Asian carp made final arguments in federal court on Oct.

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