Ralph Loos News Today

According to that report, Illinois deer hunters were least satisfied with “the number of other deer hunters seen” while hunting.

I was just as impressed with Manning when the idea of reintroducing elk to the Shawnee National Forest fizzled and died.

Speaking of season timing, that’s one topic we here in Illinois have battered around for several years.

Over the past four decades, Jake Wolf Memorial Fish Hatchery has produced 21 different species totaling more than 500 million fish.

Would things change if this National Park idea moves forward? Or could the National Park Service actually embrace recreational fishing?

The state is short of money and short of help. The partnership with IMA was a solid way to secure both.

Basically, our voices – no matter how hushed and no matter what words are used – send the message to a deer, “I’m here to get you!”

I had to chuckle – chuckle, not laugh – and raise an eyebrow at a line written by Richard Perry over in the Letters to the Editor section.

Roughly 82% of deer hunters participate in the firearms season, while 66% take part in the archery season. Far fewer (15%) consider themselves muzzleloader hunters.

She shared a few interesting stories about her own experiences and gave reasons why men should embrace women who are interested in both shooting and hunting.