Whether for pleasure or fishing, boating is fun! The many lakes and rivers of Southern Illinois are enjoyed by residents and tourists alike. As a matter of fact, you can spot a boat or watercraft being towed down the road for hunting or fishing at any time of the year. Summertime, however, is the peak [...]

A quarter of a million deer hunters hit the woods today in Illinois for the first shotgun season of the year, which continues through Sunday, November 18th. The deer have already been restless and mobile because it is mating season, but with the report of gunshots echoing around them, deer are even more likely to [...]