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Will Archery’s World Record Whitetail Ever Fall?

Mel Johnson Buck, scoring 204 4/8, killed in 1965. (Photo: Pope and Young Club)

Mel Johnson’s Illinois Beanfield Buck has stood as Pope and Young’s top-scoring typical for more than 45 years. Will this giant 12-pointer ever fall from bowhunting’s top spot? By Les Davenport After arriving at a Peoria County farm on Friday … Read More

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Gerrits Buck Is New Typical Whitetail Record

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William “Dusty” Gerrits, of Waupun, Wis., climbed into his stand in southwestern Fond du Lac County on the morning of Nov. 6, 2012, looking for a specific buck — a deer he had named “Tiny.” By Jake Edson The buck … Read More

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Anti-Hunting Harassment Drones Getting Shot Down

Illinois legislators may make it a misdemeanor to use a remote control drone to harass hunters and anglers.

The buzz in Illinois is about drones — the small, remote controlled aircraft — and prohibiting their use to harass hunters and anglers. Illinois legislators in committee approved a bill to make it illegal to use drones to harass someone … Read More

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ATK To Buy Savage Parent Company

Hunters young and old have used iconic brands Federal Premium and Savage, which now will be owned by Federal parent company ATK.

ATK announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Caliber Company, the parent company of Savage Sports Corporation. Savage is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of hunting rifles and shotguns, delivering innovative products for more than 100 years. … Read More

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Leave Those ‘Orphaned’ Fawns Alone Because They’re Not Orphans

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It’s that time of year again. Fawns are dropping across the country and people are running across these young deer. While a new fawn may appear helpless, it is important to stay away and not interfere with the doe’s natural … Read More

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Five Days Added To Late Deer Season?

The Ohio Wildlife Council will consider white-tailed deer hunting proposals on May 15, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, including adding five days in January. The following are adjustments to the proposals that were voted on and approved … Read More

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Country Music Star Craig Morgan Loves Entertaining, Deer Hunting

Country music star Craig Morgan loves bowhunting anytime he can get away during the season. (Photo: Sub-7)

Country music star Craig Morgan loves entertaining his fans whether they’re in an arena, a summer festival or are taking a break from serving in the military in a war zone overseas. The diversity of his venues seems akin to … Read More

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Shooting Range, Good Instruction Help New Shooters Enjoy First Experience

Stephanie Lombardi with the Glock

Getting to the shooting range for some practice is fun, but it’s even more fun when new shooters can get in on the action. A few weeks ago at our headquarters in Wisconsin, two of our team members, Stephanie Lombardi … Read More

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Massive Investigation Yields Arrests Of Poachers, Including One Who Shot Record Non-Typical Buck

This record book non-typical was killed illegally in Illinois.

Three individuals arrested in 2011 have entered guilty pleas following an extensive, multi-state investigation in two countries in an Illinois deer poaching case. The last of the cases concluded recently when Christopher G. Kiernan, of Minooka, Ill., pleaded guilty to … Read More

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Whitetail Deer Hunters Have No Off-Season When It Comes To Planning

Higgins shot this great buck from a stand he hung in spring, giving the woods time to really settle down before he returned months later.

For us serious whitetail fanatics, there is no off-season. We think about whitetails 365 days a year and for the worst of us, we don’t even think about fishing or turkeys. For us, its whitetails and nothing but whitetails. We … Read More

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