
It’s official: Crossbows legal during archery hunting seasons
Gov. Bruce Rauner signed into law House Bill 2893, which amended the Illinois Wildlife Code to repeal restrictions on the use of crossbows during archery hunting seasons in Illinois.

Gov. Bruce Rauner signed into law House Bill 2893, which amended the Illinois Wildlife Code to repeal restrictions on the use of crossbows during archery hunting seasons in Illinois.

Two weeks prior to the fall trout opener, the fall catch-and-release fly-fishing season will open at nine sites on Saturday, Oct. 7.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois public health experts say they’re seeing fewer human cases of the West Nile virus this summer but still asking residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites, which cause the infection. Fewer

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The 2017 Illinois youth firearm deer hunt is Oct. 7-9 for hunters with a valid youth deer permit who have not reached their 18th birthday by the first day of the hunt.
Region I – Capt. Laura Petreikis CPO Jones cited a Clinton, Iowa man for falsification of record and unlawful take of whitetail deer. The Clinton man was issued warnings for two other falsification charges. While
The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides and fishing guides. North Chain: White and yellow bass are hitting Mepps spinners, pinkie jigs or live bait. Pike are being
Banquets/Fundraisers Sept. 8: River Bend WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., American Legion Post 214, Bethalto. For more info call Rick Carr, 618-531-7148. Sept. 9: Des Plaines River Valley WTU Banquet, 4 p.m., St. George Social Center,

For more success when ice appears this fall, test your sonar, GPS, and other ice fishing gadgets now – during the off season.

When you’ve got a deer in bow range, you forget you’re off the ground and neglect to consider the possibility of losing your footing.
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