
Angler returns to the good ‘ol days of snap swivels
A versatile tool many fishermen grew up using because of the ease and convenience, the snap swivel, as it turns out, can be a handy fishing tool

A versatile tool many fishermen grew up using because of the ease and convenience, the snap swivel, as it turns out, can be a handy fishing tool

The archery deer season opened Oct. 1 in Illinois and hunters appear to be holding back, possibly waiting for the rut and a chance at a nice buck

Keep your archery rig dialed in with a mid-season bow and accessories check.

Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Incorporated, two iconic American outdoor companies with similar origins, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Bass Pro Shops will acquire Cabela’s.

Four years ago, the excitement was over river otters. When the Illinois State Trappers Association convenes this year, bobcats will dominate the spotlight – and the shop talk.
Region I – Capt. Laura Petreikis CPO Jones issued a Savanna man a citation for failure to submit his annual commercial fishing report. CPO Palumbo issued citations and written warnings to four Chicago men for

A positive perception of hunting by the majority of this country’s voting public will keep hunters in the field

Mostly a problem in the west, where areas are much larger

New hunting implement, but in what seasons, and what states?
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