Non-Resident Archery Deer Hunting Lottery: The 2007-08 Illinois non-resident archery deer permit lottery application period began June 1 and continues through June 30.  Hunters may apply via DNR Direct online through the IDNR web site at http://dnr.state.il.us or by phone toll-free at 1-888-6PERMIT (1-888-673-7648).

The cost of a Non-Resident Archery Combination Deer Permit (one either-sex/one antlerless) is $366.00.  There are 20,000 non-resident archery combination tags available in the lottery drawing.  The 2007-08 Illinois archery deer hunting season dates are Oct. 1 through Jan. 17.  For more information, check the web site at
http://www.dnr.state.il.us/admin/systems/07/archeryincludes.htm.

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Rut Crazy Bucks
It was one of those perfect brisk November evenings in the deer woods. This day the autumn woods were full of deer activity. The bucks sure seem to be at the peek of their rut. As always I was perched high in my stand and waiting for that dream of a lifetime buck to come along. I was pumped and ready for some action.