Move to Peoria Civic Center more than doubles exhibitor space from the 2016 event, allowing for 285 hunting exhibitors and outfitter booths on-site showcasing the latest in hunting and archery equipment, accessories, clothing and more.
“No silver or bighead Asian carp were seen or caught during two-weeks of intensive monitoring,” today’s announcement said, adding that additional monitoring will take place.
Previously, crossbows were allowed for anyone 62 years of age and older, or for hunters with a handicap.
So 36-pounder landed by Terry Livingston falls a couple of pounds short of pure-muskie record.
Even pushing sectionals back two weeks doesn’t always prevent Illinois weather from interfering with bass fishing.
Recognizing the interest in college angling — Illinois has more than a handful of college teams — Illinois Outdoor News will continue to follow the teams through the spring and into the summer.
More than 1,500 turkeys taken the past two weekends by youth hunters has put the total at 1,949, topping last year’s spring total of 15,490.
This will be the first time the championship will be held in Illinois or on the Mississippi River.
Young Asian carp supposedly can be confused with many of the baitfish we anglers use to catch bigger predator fish.
Especially the “Do Not Eat” ones. Instead, what you have are would-be anglers who are afraid to even touch the fish, much less eat them.
Organized coyote hunting contests are catching heat here in Illinois, but a duo from Urbana took their skills — and their Illinois coyotes — to a competition in Virginia
A pair of fishermen on Channel Lake, one of the northern-most bodies on the Fox Chain, fell through the ice Sunday afternoon, according to a report from the Lake County Sheriff
Several days of deer and bird hunting this year did not include seeing a single bobcat, but a weekend ice fishing trip to the Mississippi River resulted in a magical wildlife moment
A suggestion from Chip’s Marine and local anglers led to the design, construction and placement of 18 fish structures in Lake Shelbyville
After introductions, talking about anything that matters to Illinois hunters and anglers
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