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Starting Over

Deer Management Last year’s drought was tough on deer herds across much of the country. It was no different in Central Illinois at the Fogle Farm. Numerous mature bucks that Ross and Derek had on their hit list either went missing or were found dead. They believed the outbreak of EHD to be the main […]

Access

Land Management Any management or hunting someone does is strictly dependent upon access. Whether it’s an impenetrable thicket, an over grown fence line, a creek, or a washout, moving from point A to point B is vital. In land management, access is especially important because of the machinery and equipment involved. By foot, you can […]

Engineering Marvels

Beaver Trapping Beavers are unique creatures that work very hard at what they do. Many hours are spent creating dams and lodges, but their lifestyle creates issues for land mangers. The spring rains coupled with beaver dams often back water up into mast producing trees and low lying areas that are used for food plots. […]

Benjamins

Benjamin Rogue Over the past few years, air gun technology has made incredible advancements. At the forefront of those advancements is the Benjamin Rogue .357 caliber air rifle by Crosman. For land managers looking to to harvest varmints, predators, and deer, the Benjamin Rogue offers a powerful yet quiet alternative to muzzle loaders or rifles. Hunters […]