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- Mattoon, IL (61938)
  
  Today
  
  Mostly clear. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 71F. Winds light and variable..
  
  Tonight
  
  Mostly clear. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 71F. Winds light and variable.
  
  Updated: September 19, 2018 @ 11:00 pm
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Outdoors

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Only twenty days to deer season opening

Sep 13, 2018

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The moonburgers and pear pie diet

Aug 30, 2018

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I'm a lazy squirrel hunter

Aug 23, 2018

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Ohio River catfish scarce but delicious

Aug 16, 2018

Wooden lures and wooden handle suggestions

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Wooden lures and wooden handle suggestions

Aug 9, 2018

In Bath, Illinois, the 13th Original Redneck Fishin’ Tournament is the lure

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In Bath, Illinois, the 13th Original Redneck Fishin’ Tournament is the lure

Aug 5, 2018

Coles County Harness Racing 2018

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Coles County Harness Racing 2018

Aug 3, 2018

Lilys Real Boy sets track record, Trigg wins trainer award

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Lilys Real Boy sets track record, Trigg wins trainer award

Aug 3, 2018

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Look 'hard' for good knife blade materials

Aug 2, 2018

Harness Racing starts at the Fair at 5 p.m. Wednesday

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Harness Racing starts at the Fair at 5 p.m. Wednesday

Jul 31, 2018

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Tools to outsmart your outdoor adversary

Jul 26, 2018

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It’s the season for squirrels, ticks, and other insects

Jul 19, 2018

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Lake Mattoon waterfowl hunting drawing scheduled

Jul 12, 2018

Guest-columnist

Of cats and catfish: How long is a bobcat's tail?

Jul 5, 2018

IDNR officials offer reminder to leave baby wild animals alone

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IDNR officials offer reminder to leave baby wild animals alone

May 7, 2018

Forestry agencies testing information-sharing program in Southern Illinois

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Forestry agencies testing information-sharing program in Southern Illinois

Apr 2, 2018

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Illinois hunters kill 318 bobcats during 2017-18 season

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Illinois hunters kill 318 bobcats during 2017-18 season

Mar 8, 2018

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West Virginia officials propose changes to big-game hunting

Feb 28, 2018

Natural resources official ends long career

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Natural resources official ends long career

Feb 10, 2018

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Casting reels and coyotes

Jan 18, 2018

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Paper punching and parallax

Aug 24, 2017

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Cicadas, Ticks, Sweat Bees, Katydids, and Mosquitoes

Aug 18, 2017

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Hutton to host archery shoot

Jul 13, 2017

High-school

IHSA state bass fishing final rescheduled

Jun 6, 2017

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Elusive treetop squirrels

Aug 26, 2016

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Ban on trapping bobcats, selling pelts proposed

Jun 23, 2016

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The pros and cons of sound-suppressed firearms

Jun 2, 2016

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Mushroom hunters are strange ducks

Apr 7, 2016

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Pollinator enhancement workshop planned for Apr. 28 at Douglas-Hart

Apr 7, 2016

Sports

Fishing lure show planned in Effingham

Apr 2, 2016

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Two from Mattoon to compete in FLW College Fishing Open

Mar 24, 2016

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Turkeys and trout dominate March sportsmen's interest

Mar 24, 2016

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Lincoln Heritage RC & D receives award from Pheasants Forever

Mar 23, 2016

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Spring brings out the jigs, spinnerbaits and mosquitoes

Mar 10, 2016

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Indoor shooting ranges provide bad weather practice

Feb 25, 2016

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Bringing home the bacon at Okie hunting ranch

Feb 18, 2016