
Bowhunters start deer season by topping ’07
Sterling, Ill. – Terry Bender started the 2008 “Big Deer” drum roll at exactly 6:35 p.m. on Oct. 6. The 18-pointer he downed about a mile from his home in Carroll County weighed in at

Sterling, Ill. – Terry Bender started the 2008 “Big Deer” drum roll at exactly 6:35 p.m. on Oct. 6. The 18-pointer he downed about a mile from his home in Carroll County weighed in at
Springfield – Conservation and hunting groups spent days rallying lawmakers and the governor, hoping for a veto of Senate Bill 790, which would “sweep” money dedicated to hunting and fishing funds. But on Oct. 8,

Staff Report Washington – The U.S. House voted in favor of a compact to prevent the diversion of water from Lake Michigan and the other four Great Lakes. Eight states that border the lakes, including
Springfield – Challenging might not be the first word hunters will use to describe the 2008 fall turkey season. But it’s certainly the most family-friendly word. Numbers are expected to be similar to last fall,
Crab Orchard Lake: Crappie action continues to be good. Minnows and jigs in 6-8 feet of water around the brush should produce a nice mess of fish. Around the rocks and bridges about 10 feet
Carlyle, Ill. – Carlyle Lake has been placed on the very short list of finalists to host the Illinois High School Association’s first Bass Fishing State Series finals, which are scheduled for May 2009. Dave
Sparta, Ill. – Deer hunters turned out by the dozens to hear and be heard. What they found instead was a well-organized presentation and a chance to quietly chat with state wildlife officials about the
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