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Rob Jockisch shared this photo of his son and grandson after Broc, 11, shot his first buck, an 11-pointer on November 19, 2011. The buck field dressed at 237 lbs.
Entertaining backyard birds from Chris Young on Vimeo.
Antics and behaviors of backyard birds captured with a Midland XTC-300 HD camera mounted on feeders for close observation.
County: Fulton
Date and Season: Nov. 12, 2009; Bow
Notable: Buck walked out of standing corn to hunter.
County: Marshall
Date and Season: 10/16/2010; Bow
Notable: First double bow kill
County: Sangamon
Size: 8 pounds, 8 ounces
Date: March 14, 2009
Notable: Bass biggest ever seen at Lake Springfield.
Names of people authorized to own guns would be declared secret under legislation approved by the Illinois House.
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Eagle kills crane at bird festivalWhile this story has nothing to do with Illinois, some tales are too compelling not to be told in this space. This is one such story.
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Illinois fishing report 10-1-09Now is a good time in Illinois to catch any of a variety of species, including striped bass (at right), muskie, walleye and the usual standbys.
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While cold, rainy weather hampered turkey hunting in the North Zone of Illinois, the South Zone is ahead of last year.
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Fall lake surveys will reveal extent of summer fish killsThe summer’s drought has taken a toll on the Illinois lakes and ponds, and the damage may take years to repair. Serious fish kills were reported statewide, and fisheries biologists will be looking closely at fall lake surveys as they begin to restore fish populations and species balance.
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Illinois Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police Officers made 42 arrests on charges of operating under the influence or driving under the influence during the recent Labor Day holiday weekend.
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