Mercer County Total Deer Harvest 1,465

The Mercer County deer harvest for all seasons totals 1,465, which is less than last year’s total of 1,546. The numbers include archery, youth, firearm, muzzleloader and late winter CWD seasons.  Statewide, the total harvest was just over 153,000 says…

Area Landowners Invited To Pond Clinic

A Pond Clinic being offered this winter for area landowners. It’s hosted by the Rock Island County Soil and Water Conservation District and features fisheries specialist David Wyffels with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. He’ll talk about new pond…