In spring, hunters try to mimic hens and lure a passionate gobbler into gun range. Those tactics won't work in the fall, but that doesn't mean the hunting's not still exciting! ... [+] Full Article
Illinois is nationally known as a top destination for trophy whitetails. Why? The reason is simple: The Prairie State is a food factory for big bucks. ... [+] Full Article
Illinois has more than 100 public hunting locations with well-managed sunflower fields or other food sources specifically targeted to attract mourning doves. ... [+] Full Article
From seeking sheds to coping with late-season pressure, these 10 tips from veteran blacktail hunters and guides will help you tag a dandy. (August 2008) ... [+] Full Article
Ryan Venhaus shot a 29-point monster non-typical buck that scored a whopping 224 6/8 inches. He just wishes his late father could have seen it. (August 2008) ... [+] Full Article
Forty years ago, there were no wild turkeys in Illinois. Thanks to an aggressive restocking program, the once-native birds are found in every county. (March 2008). ... [+] Full Article
They weigh up to a ton and can barrel along at 30 miles per hour. That's a lethal combination of strength, weight and speed . . . as our author lived to tell. (January 2008) ... [+] Full Article
Warm-weather tactics that accounted for many of those young-bird kills in the fall now need to be tweaked to suit the cold-weather conditions of midwinter.(January 2008). ... [+] Full Article