How to Bow Hunt Big Mature Bucks Over Bait Even though it was 49 years ago, I still vividly remember shooting my first buck. I was in Lugerville, Wisconsin, a small community in the northern part of the state. As I was proudly standing over my buck, with my dad, uncles and cousins congratulating me, my Uncle Louie called me a "lucky stiff." He had hunted many years without killing a buck.
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Evidence Shows MAIG Uses Names Without Permission 09/23/09
As a growing number of mayors in Ohio and around the country resign from Mayors Against Illegal Guns (MAIG), New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's gun control group, new evidence suggests some of their names have been added to the member list and used to promote Bloomberg's political agenda without their knowledge or permission. [2 Comments]
Seven Year Old Completes Turkey Grand Slam 08/19/09
At age seven, Adriana Armstrong may be the youngest girl to harvest the grand slam of turkeys. Her older sister, 11-year old Alli, also scored a grand slam in the spring of 2009. [Comments?]
Illinois Hunter Safety Programs Available Online 07/22/09
Hunters of all ages and all levels of experience are encouraged to focus on safety and to take a free Illinois Hunter Safety Education Course coordinated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). [Comments?]
Opposition to New "Switchblade" Knife Regulations 06/22/09
The Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus has urged U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano to withdraw the notice of proposed revocation of treatment relating to the admissibility of certain knives with spring assisted opening mechanisms by the Office of Customs and Border Patrol. [1 Comment]
Illinois Deer Season Dates Set 05/06/09
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced deer hunting season dates and a series of regulations changes for the upcoming 2009-2010 seasons that were recommended by hunters, landowners, and other members of the state's Joint Deer Population Task Force. [Comments?]
Illinois May Lose Federal Funding 01/09/09
Pheasants Forever (PF) and Quail Forever (QF) are urging all Illinois members to contact their state legislators and ask them to support legislation restoring funding to dedicated conservation accounts. [Comments?]
Illinois JTF Makes Final Recommendations 01/07/09
The Joint Task Force on Deer Population Control (JTF) has made final recommendations on ways to manage the Illinois deer population, provide additional deer hunting opportunities, and reduce deer/vehicle accidents throughout the state. [Comments?]
Illinois Firearm Deer Season Numbers 12/15/08
Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 105,595 deer during the seven-day firearm deer hunting season Nov. 21-23 and Dec. 4-7. [Comments?]
Illinois Firearm Deer Season Underway 11/24/08
The 2008 Illinois Firearm Deer Season, the state's most popular hunting season, began last week with hunters in the field Friday through Sunday, Nov. 21-23, followed by four days of hunting on Dec. 4-7. [Comments?]
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California Kern River Buck Hunt I was drawn for the late season Kern River Buck hunt in California and this is what I was able to
harvest. I was hunting with my very experienced husband (Kevin Newlen) and 2 small boys Seth (5) and Lil' Kevin (7) year olds.
