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Hunted species absent from report on bird declines
You won’t find the wild turkey, Canada geese, mallards or any of the hunted bird species on the “tipping point”

Holiday week hunt provides additional opportunities for New York hunters
Hunting with family a priority.
Cuffs & Collars: Field reports from Illinois Conservation Police CPOs
In DeKalb County, CPO Engledow was traveling down a road in a No Passing Zone when a vehicle passed his squad in the same direction.

Light goose report: Fewer Illinois hunters, larger harvests
Springfield — More than two decades after the Light Goose Conservation Order was launched to thin flocks of snow, blue and Ross’ geese, it’s still difficult to say if Illinois hunters embrace the opportunity to

‘Bird flu’ hits waterfowl at Illinois sites
“DNR will continue to monitor for ongoing outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI, during the fall bird migration.

Avian flu’s effect on local Illinois lakes is unsettling
Imagine taking your family for a holiday bird/wildlife watching trip to one of the affected sites.
Want to gauge a goose’s smarts? Just ask a goose hunter
Now and then we get reminded that most animals are much smarter than most humans.

Trapping 101: How to get an animal to step on 1.5-square inches
Lures versus baits: What’s the difference?
Bucks dominate Illinois bow hunt
There is evidence that the first 75 days of the archery season were a success. The Robertson family is an example. On Nov. 30, Jack Robertson took a healthy 12-pointer that green-scored 171 4⁄8 in