Opening of Illinois squirrel hunting season is another chance to spend time outside together

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | August 1, 2022
August 1 is the start of the Illinois squirrel hunting season. Hunters are allowed to harvest squirrels from one half-hour before sunrise until one half-hour after sunset. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Jeff Remington’s 6-year-old son, Noah, noticed the gun case leaning against the cabinet near the garage door and became instantaneously curious. “Is it time to go hunting?” he asked. Not yet, but it was time to get prepped, which is why the Ruger .22 rifle was in the hard travel case. Remington made…

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