In this episode, Justin and Todd dive into one of the spiciest mid-season conversations hunters are having everywhere: Has Illinois deer hunting changed for the worse? From the rise of crossbows and modern rifles to the explosion of drones, trail cams, and extended seasons, the guys unpack how shifting rules and shifting ethics affect herd numbers, hunter opportunity, and the trophy-buck culture driving today’s whitetail world.

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