Hunters in Illinois Harvested 57,968 Deer During First Weekend of Firearm Season.

Hunters in Illinois Harvested 57,968 Deer During First Weekend of Firearm Season.

SPRINGFIELD, IL -- Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 57,968 deer during the first weekend of the Illinois Firearm Deer Season, Nov. 20-22. Hunters took 51,830 deer during the first firearm weekend in 2014.

Outdoor Black Friday Ads 2015

Outdoor Black Friday Ads 2015

While many stand in line for deals others are in the blind for teal.  Who doesn't like a good deal.  Regardless if you're actually attending a Black Friday Sale Event or hunting we've gathered a few of our favorite outdoor stores with a link to their Black Friday Ads.  However we're usually in the blind hunting some ducks but nevertheless we always love turning through the pages looking for a good deal.  Is there a store that you know offers some great deals for those that enjoy the outdoors.  Comment below and let us in on the deals.

While you are shopping this Christmas Season remember to stop by small business outdoor stores.  You'll find great deals and outstanding people.

Bass Pro

Scheels

Dicks Sporting Goods

Gander Mountain

Farm and Home 

Cabelas 

Presley's 

What are you thankful for? // Thanksgiving 2015

What are you thankful for? // Thanksgiving 2015

Thanksgiving became a National Holiday under President Abraham Lincoln.  While watching some football games this weekend an ad from Verizon Wireless came on.  Of course, they were pushing one of their many products, however they were using the hashtag #Thanksgetting!  Making people think about what they can get this year. We both rolled our eyes. Thanksgetting really?  It's amazing how much Thanksgiving has really changed over the years.

The internet, marketers and so many others have become the downfall of the holiday season.  This began our conversation about what we are thankful for.

We are thankful for our family.  Parents, aunts, uncles, brother, sisters and even our followers.  Don't take life for granted because tomorrow is a new day and we're not guaranteed anything.

We are also thankful and blessed to have a child on the way.  And lets not forget our dogs.  While we are grateful for a home, cars and other material items, we're not thankful for these things.  These items can be replaced or taken away.  While you are out and about or with family remember the true meaning of Thanksgiving!

What are you Thankful for?

Bill Filed in Illinois to Include Blaze Pink Clothing during Hunting Season (HB 4337)

Bill Filed in Illinois to Include Blaze Pink Clothing during Hunting Season

Pink is the new orange.

In May of 2015 the hunting world was informed that legislators in Wisconsin introduced a new policy regarding blazed orange requirements.  You see, Wisconsin was the first state to be recognized and have a vote for blaze pink as a legal substitute for blaze orange. While this neighboring bill is sitting in  the Wisconsin State Senate, Illinois will take up this policy measure.

Jerry Costello Jr, Chairman of the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee introduced HB 4337.  This bill allows blaze pink to be used along with blaze orange.