The Illinois Department of Natural Resources released the third round of deer archery numbers. The first two rounds showed a slight decrease from 2016. This round showed 61 more deer harvested then last year. You can check out Round One (Includes youth numbers) and Round Two of the harvested deer. One may also notice that the number of bucks increased by three percent. See below for information and county by county numbers.
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Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Monday, October 23, 2017
Disabled Hunters have Waterfowl Hunting Opportunity at Kaskaskia River SFWA
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is informing hunters with disabilities about an opportunity at Kaskaskia River State Fish and Wildlife Area. Share and spread the word. The outdoors should be experienced by everyone!
Waterfowl Hunting Blinds at Kaskaskia River SFWA for Hunters with Disabilities
BALDWIN, IL – With the upcoming waterfowl season approaching, the Kaskaskia River State Fish and Wildlife Area has hunting opportunities for hunters with disabilities. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has two designated handicapped waterfowl hunting blinds at the Dry Lake Area at Kaskaskia River SFWA – listed as the North or South blinds.
Monday, October 16, 2017
Second Round of Archery Numbers
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources released the second round of archery deer numbers. This week the harvest totals increased by 55 from this time last year.
"Through Sunday, October 15, 2017, Illinois archery deer hunters harvested a preliminary total of 7,793 deer, compared to 7,738 for the same period in 2016.
Harvest to date has consisted of 69% does and 31% males (5340:2453). Top five counties were Jefferson (219), Fulton (201), Pike (201), Franklin (169), and Jackson (156)."If you are interested in the county by county breakdown I've provided a link - County by County Week 2 - 2017
Check last weeks numbers, county by county and youth season - Archery and Youth Deer Numbers In
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is encouraging the sampling of harvested deer for CWD in adult deer. Find out where CWD Sampling Stations Locations.
How are things looking in your neck of the woods?
Saturday, October 14, 2017
Marmion Academy Student Wins Illinois High School Muskie Tournament
It's no secret that high school bass fishing is on the rise, not just in Illinois but across the country. Students were out again this weekend, hoping to make a name for themselves and their school. However, this was not a bass tournament, this was the Illinois High School Muskie Tournament hosted by the Shawnee Muskie Hunters. Anglers went out on a one day adventure looking for the elusive muskie.
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Archery and Youth Deer Numbers In
Congrat to my nephew Tyler on his first deer! |
Did your hunting buddy get their first deer during youth season? Make sure to print up their First Deer Certificate.
ARCHERY DEER SEASON
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Through Monday, October 9, 2017, Illinois archery deer hunters harvested a preliminary total of 5,281 deer, compared to 5,413 for the same period in 2016.
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