We just lost an important part of our tradition!

Who else looked forward to going to the check stations to see what others got? I know I did....especiallyfirearm season.

I actually would go to the check stationswhen others in our party got deer and I didn't, just so I could see some of the big busters others guys got.

Where did you get him? Did you see any other deer? Where they chasing doesyet? Tell me about the big one that got away, etc.

We allliked seeing the look in the faces and eyes of youngsters with their first deer. And we all made sure to pat them on the back to encourage them for future ethical hunts.

Now, say hello to the impersonal phone and internet.

Illinois has money for biketrails (at the expense of hunters tax dollars), but we do not have money to keep the tradition alive???

BIG MISTAKE!

No wonder why hunter numbers (including NEW, young hunters) continue to decline!