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Deer hunting: time well wasted

If you’ve followed my columns or blogs, you’ve read that, for me, Oct. 1 is sacred. Regardless of all else, I’m in the deer woods. I haven’t missed an Oct. 1 in the deer woods

Lure colors to match your needs

The action of the lure is a major part of it, but if you don’t have a combination of that and the right colors, you are going to be left disappointed.

Illinois Outdoor News Fishing Report – Sept. 22, 2017

The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides and fishing guides. North Chain: The shallow portions of the bays seem to be producing quite well as well as the

Illinois Outdoor News Calendar – Sept. 22, 2017

Banquets/Fundraisers Sept. 23: Illinois River Bottom WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., The Forman Center, Manito. For more info call Matt Davis, 309-221-9935. Sept. 29: Central Illinois WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Knights of Columbus, Effingham. For more

Illinois Outdoor News Cuffs and Collars – Sept. 8, 2017

Region I – Capt. Laura Petreikis CPO Jones cited a Clinton, Iowa man for falsification of record and unlawful take of whitetail deer. The Clinton man was issued warnings for two other falsification charges. While

Illinois Outdoor News Fishing Report – Sept. 8, 2017

The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides and fishing guides. North Chain: White and yellow bass are hitting Mepps spinners, pinkie jigs or live bait. Pike are being

Illinois Outdoor News Calendar – Sept. 8, 2017

Banquets/Fundraisers Sept. 8: River Bend WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., American Legion Post 214, Bethalto. For more info call Rick Carr, 618-531-7148. Sept. 9: Des Plaines River Valley WTU Banquet, 4 p.m., St. George Social Center,

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