So, here it is December 23 and the world didn’t end after all. I guess the Mayans had it wrong… Luckily, I didn’t put off anything as important as bill paying, Christmas shopping, or blog writing. I did, however, put off making any plans for New Year’s
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Lessons from October’s Past…
As I sit here counting the hours to the start of bow season 2011 I find myself reflecting on the success and failures of my October hunts. Scrolling through my filing system of memories I reflect on some of the earliest h
October 20th, 2024: Approximately thirty years ago, Gary Harpole II had a vision to create an outdoor enthusiast resort to improve our community. “I wanted to help return Pike and Calhoun counties back to the way my parents and grandparents described it.” “Going to town” in the local thriving small …
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Crossbow Deer Hunting in Illinois Crossbow whitetail hunting in Illinois is legal throughout the entire archery season regardless of age or physical ability. What affect will this have on the deer population and hunting in the state? We’ll touch on that in a moment but for now let’s look at …
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