Best counties for deer hunting permits outlined
Article by Art Reid notes that Pope County will receive fewer deer hunting permits this year due to overhunting pressure. North Pope 3500, South Pope 2000, total 5500 statewide. Alternatives Williamson 1400, Union 1600, Jackson 1206, Franklin 500. Applications require a $5 payment and must be mailed to the Department of Conservation in Springfield.
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Art Reid
Micheisa
Ceion
Pope County
Dan Malkovich
Department of Conservation
Malko- Vich
Malkovich
North
Pope
South
Williamson
Union
Jackson
Franklin Counties
Williamson County
Conservation Department
Union County
Jackson County
Franklin County
State Office Building
Springfield
Pope County urged to redirect deer hunting this fall
Jack Calhoun of the Illinois Department of Conservation advised sportsmen to seek hunting areas outside Pope County after declining deer harvests. He cited 1963 as peak production and noted Alexander Union and Massac Counties showing better deer ratios though Massac requires landowner permission due to private ownership.
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Jack Calhoun
Geer
Illneis
Pope County
Calhoun
Alexander
Union
Massac
Alexander County
Union County
Massac County
Union Counties
Tiinois
Mississippi River
Crab Orchard hosts safe boating week and patrols
Governor Ogilvie proclaims National Safe Boating Week starting June 29 in Illinois. Operation Boating Information runs June 28–29 with 34 conservation officers at 28 launch points offering safety guidance and on water enforcement for violations.
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Richard B. Ogilvie
Ilinois
William L. Ruther
Facts
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Crab Orchard Lake
Carlyle Lake
Lake Sara Landing
Effingham
Lake Danville
Mattoon Lake
Lake Bloomington
Nelson Park
Decatur
Lindsey Bridge
Lake Springfield
Hillsboro
Taylorville
Snail Jsraft
West Virginia to Highlight 1969 70 Basketball Schedule
West Virginia aims to spotlight its 1969 70 basketball schedule with an appearance in the New Orleans Sugar Bowl tournament. The Mountaineers last played there in 1961 and won the event.
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West Virgina
New Orleans
Mountaineers
Art Reid plans fishing Q and A column start
Outdoor writer Art Reid of The Southern Mindisan will begin a weekly fishing Q and A column starting Sunday July 6. Readers must submit questions with full name and address for publication. Letters not answered personally will be used only if relevant to broad audience fishing info.
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Art Reid
Southern Mindisan
James Burgess
Herrin
North
Illinois
Carbondale
Illinois Senate votes to repeal gun owner registration law
In Springfield the Illinois Senate voted 31 to 10 to repeal the gun owner registration law with the exception of Cook County. Supporters say the law harassed gun owners and hurt hunting while opponents call repeal a risk. The bill also allows cities to enact their own gun registration rules. The item includes historical baseball notes about Joe Coleman and a Michigan State Notre Dame series count.
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Springfield
Illinois Senate
Richard B. Ogilvie
Cook County
W. Russell Arrington
Senate
Michigan State
Notre Dame
Spartans
Tips for northern visitors Canadian fishing is great
Canadian fishing advice emphasizes pike and walleye, urging heavy lines, robust spoons, and deep-water tactics. It highlights wilderness isolation, variable weather, rain gear, and safety, plus lure choices and gear setups for northern anglers.
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