
Illinois' pheasant program escapes state budget knife
It’s going to cost more for resident hunters, but Illinois’ fall controlled pheasant hunts appear to be safe from the state’s budget crunch.

It’s going to cost more for resident hunters, but Illinois’ fall controlled pheasant hunts appear to be safe from the state’s budget crunch.

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