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Illinois' New State-Record Bow Kill
Chris Kiernan shares the story behind the biggest non-typical whitetail ever killed with a bow in Illinois. The "Big Non-Typical," as Kiernan had been calling the buck for nearly a year before he shot it, net scored 268 1/8 Pope & Young points.

It was mid-November 2008 in Kendall County. I was headed into my stand for an afternoon hunt when I caught sight of a big buck chasing a doe out in the field in front of me.
 
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STATE FISHING FEATURES

 
Crab Orchard Lake Largemouth Comeback!
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Prairie State River Walleye Bonanza
Our state's rivers are coming alive with this biggest member of the perch family. Read on for three top-rated river systems to try right now! ... [+] Full Article
Prairie State 2010 Bass Forecast
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Rend Lake's Crappie Comeback!
Although Rend was once more known for smaller fish, papermouths in the 2- to 3-pound range are being hauled from this southern state impoundment more often these days. Here's the latest! ... [+] Full Article
Illinois' Newest Bass Lake
The huge Emiquon Preserve is open to fishing with plenty of opportunities for anglers to catch their share of big bass. Here's the latest on this "new" water! ... [+] Full Article
Prairie State Fishing Calendar
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Illinois' Fabulous Crappie Outlook
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Muskie Mania In Illinois
You won't need to cast 10,000 times to catch a muskellunge or two from these select state waters. Is one near you? ... [+] Full Article
Going Crazy Over Great Lake Cohos
The heat of summer may drive you crazy, but so will the fast-action coho fishing on Lake Michigan. Here's what to expect and where to try right now! ... [+] Full Article

STATE HUNTING FEATURES

 
Illinois' New State-Record Bow Kill
Chris Kiernan shares the story behind the biggest non-typical whitetail ever killed with a bow in Illinois. The "Big Non-Typical," as Kiernan had been calling the buck for nearly a year before he shot it, net scored 268 1/8 Pope & Young points. ... [+] Full Article
Prairie State 2010 Turkey Forecast
Is another great gobbler season in store for Illinois' hunters -- or will bad weather again be a factor? Read on for what to expect this year. ... [+] Full Article
Southern Comfort Ducks & Geese In Our State
From Crab Orchard to Horseshoe Lake, plus many others, there's still good hunting to be enjoyed in our state's slightly warmer southern reaches. Here's where to go right now! ... [+] Full Article
Prairie State 'Lucky Charm' trophy
A 12-year-old huntress bagged a buck of a lifetime last season while hunting in Montgomery County. Here's her story. ... [+] Full Article
Illinois Deer Outlook Part 2: Finding Trophy Bucks
Our state has been known to produce its fair share of big bucks each year. Read on for a statewide look at where some of these trophy deer came from in recent seasons. ... [+] Full Article
Midstate Waterfowl Hunting In Illinois
Ducks and geese are on the menu in the central region of the Prairie State. Here's where you'll likely find great wingshooting right now. ... [+] Full Article
Illinois Deer Special Part 1: Our State's Top Harvest Counties
The Land of Lincoln is full of white-tailed deer hunting opportunities. Here are our state's highest harvest counties from last year. Is one near you? ... [+] Full Article
Fall Turkey Preview In Our State
Despite declining harvest numbers, there’s still good hunting for wild turkeys in select areas of Illinois. Here are several choices. ... [+] Full Article
 
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