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01-07-2003 | 11:16 AM
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From: Central Illinois USA
RE: When did deer hunting start in IL?
Found It !!!
In 1957, Illinois held its first modern-day deer season.
Thirty-three counties were open to firearm hunting, and 1,735 deer were killed during the 3-day season.
There was also a 15-day archery hunt, and 220 deer were taken.
In 1957, Illinois held its first modern-day deer season.
Thirty-three counties were open to firearm hunting, and 1,735 deer were killed during the 3-day season.
There was also a 15-day archery hunt, and 220 deer were taken.
01-07-2003 | 01:21 PM
#4
Giant Nontypical
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From: Chatsworth IL USA
RE: When did deer hunting start in IL?
Hey Tal, where did you find that info??
Good Job at sniffing it out!!
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Good Job at sniffing it out!!
My Web Page
www.geocities.com/hfpmad
01-07-2003 | 07:38 PM
#5
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From: Central Illinois USA
RE: When did deer hunting start in IL?
Well, I hate to give up my best sources, but here is a link to a past article in Illinois Outdoors about the history of Illinois' deer season:
http://www.lib.niu.edu/ipo/oi001216.html
http://www.lib.niu.edu/ipo/oi001216.html
01-08-2003 | 06:49 AM
#6
Giant Nontypical
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From: Chatsworth IL USA
RE: When did deer hunting start in IL?
01-09-2003 | 01:01 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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From: IL./Iowa Boarder
RE: When did deer hunting start in IL?
In 1957 (the 1st year) I missed 2 Bucks & 2 does. In 1958 I arrowed my 1st-a Doe at 35 yards with a Eddings Recurve & home made wood arrow, 4 fletch tipped with MA3 blade. Source- I was there.
Am I still bowhunting-yes-I arrowed 4 Biggame animals this year & hunted 4 states. I have only Bowhunted all game in the past 45 years & love it..
always thankful
Am I still bowhunting-yes-I arrowed 4 Biggame animals this year & hunted 4 states. I have only Bowhunted all game in the past 45 years & love it..
always thankful
