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CWD in wild Illinois deer hits high mark
Disease prevalence rate for deer taken by hunters was 4.5%.

Deer food buyer beware: misconceptions and myths
Deer baits and food ‘supplements’ are readily available but, in most instances, are illegal to use in Illinois.

As Illinois trapping season nears, fur market shows some movement
I’ve had a number of long talks with Guy Groenewold (Groenewold Fur & Wool – the largest private fur buyer in North America) this year about the fur industry. GFW is interesting because they buy

Can’t pass up opening day
I got up early on Sept. 27, which with the next issue of New York Outdoor News in the works, would be a busy day. But it was also opening day of the Northern Zone

Party platforms: Repealing Legacy Amendment, no net gain of public lands, and wolves
When candidates visit your doorstep this political season, note these natural resources problems in their party agendas.

Rethink your bowhunting approach
A new attitude may bring you success this season.

Woman archer has über-close encounter with a North Dakota moose
The largest member of the deer family visits a whitetail hunter in her prairie ground blind.

More public land acquired in Pennsylvania
While national parks and forests have a minimal imprint in Pennsylvania, ample public land is still one of state’s strong points.

Binocular-buying basics
Whether you are a deer or turkey hunter or simply enjoy watching birds or other wildlife in your backyard, nothing is more useful than a good pair of binoculars.