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Marty Bedeker recounts taking this 7-pointer with a bow on Oct. 16 in LaSalle County. “He is not the biggest deer in the woods but he is still a trophy to me,” Bedeker said.
Join Kevin Wakeman for a very good outing at Spring Lake in Tazewell County in March.
County: Richland
Date and Season: 11-10-2009; Bow
Notable: Fourth Pope & Young buck in six years
County: Williamson
Date and Season: Oct. 16, 2010; Bow
Notable: Gross scored 167 2/8
County: Shelby
Size: 38 pounds, 8 ounces, 50 3/4 inches
Date: April 20, 2002
Notable: Carmean was fishing for walleye when the muskie hit.
Ice-fishing advice from The GodfatherAfter leaving the fish-filled frozen waters of the Emiquon Preserve without a fish, Jeff Lampe sought advice from Dave Genz "The Godfather of Ice Fishing."
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The heat has actually helped the fishing in some area spots. Check out our weekly fishing report.
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Trees start to wilt as drought intensifiesAt Starhill Forest Arboretum near Petersburg, a tank of water is tipped up on edge to drain out every last drop needed to water thirsty trees. Some trees already are showing effects of the drought, especially those used to moist sites, like cottonwoods, buckeyes and willows.
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Illinois camping fees increased just in time for Memorial Day weekend. Plan is to offset $900,000 loss for providing electricity, water to campsites.
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Whoopers moved to Tennessee refugeWhooping cranes moved from location near an active hunting club in southwestern Illinois to safer location at refuge in Tennessee.
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VIDEO: Tune up your bowDarin Brauer of Two Bears Custom Archery tells why hunters should get their bows tuned up before the season in a new video.
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