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Report: Lake Bluff wild turkey finally captured

Just in from the Associated Press . . . . Lake Bluff, Ill – t took more than 80 hours of stalking, baiting and waiting, but animal rescue workers have finally netted “Sparkles,” the elusive

Deer permit sales down even as revenue climbs

Springfield – DNR has sold about 12,000 fewer resident firearms and muzzleloader deer permits so far this year compared to the same point in 2009. But revenue for the permits is up, thanks to the

Illinois Calendar of Events

Banquets/Fundraisers Aug. 13: River Prairie WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Pearce Community Center. For more info call Dan Martin, 309-579-3169. Aug. 13: Windy City Longbeards Banquet, Erie Cafe. For more info call Matt Dunn, 773-294-6851. Aug.

Dove stats show state ranks high

Springfield – What seemed like an ordinary dove season last year was actually a chart-topper for Illinois. Hunters here took home an average of 23.2 doves, which may not sound all that impressive – until

CRP general signup is under way

Washington – For those who administer the conservation program known as CRP, the latest announcement by the USDA’s Farm Service Agency might require some brushing up on Conservation Reserve Program rules. For the first time

BAI to host ‘Director’s Shoot’ Aug. 7

The Bowfishing Association of Illinois and DNR will host the first annual “Time on the Water Director’s Shoot” on Aug. 7 at Time on the Water Outdoors in Spring Valley. The shoot hours are Aug.

Quinn sends letter to USFWS requesting fourth duck zone

More progress on gaining a fourth waterfowl zone in Illinois: Late Thursday, DNR sent out a press release announcing that Gov. Pat Quinn sent a letter to Interior Secretary Ken Salazar outlining the advantages of

Man indicted for running over deer with ATV

DNR CPOs arrested a Clinton man who is accused of running over a deer with his ATV. A grand jury indictment against Clay A. Reeves,21, included one felony count of animal torture and numerous other

We’re back!(?)

Edwardsville, Ill. – If it seems like squirrel hunting has gone the way of cane pole fishing and bullfrog gigging, then you indeed are an astute observer of Illinois outdoors trends. Fewer people go nuts

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