It’s interesting how cabinet agencies toe the line for the governor who appointed each secretary, even though some agency constituencies may have different ideas. At the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fish and Wildlife Funding Forum held Nov. 13 in Madison, DNR Secretary Cathy Stepp heard from several sporting organizations that they think it is […]
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The men and women who hunt and fish and use the outdoors offer easy gift-purchasing options. Hunting and fishing are sports that are gear driven so it would seem there are loads of options when special occasions require a gift be purchased for your favorite outdoorsman. So why do I always hear whining and crying
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Hunters in Adams/York counties plan to hunt deer; Statewide sample collection to continue
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COLUMBUS – Hunters and other individuals seeking information about white-tailed deer-gun hunting seasons or wanting to report state wildlife law violations may take advantage of extended call center hours, according to the Ohio DNR Division of Wildlife. The 800-WILDLIFE (945-3543) general hunting information hotline will be open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday,
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Region I A CPO in Winnebago County responded to a “sick deer” complaint. The deer was recovered, the brain stem and tonsils removed for CWD testing, then properly disposed. A District 7 CPO was investigating an early morning deer poaching incident that occurred in Tazewell County. A suspect has been identified. A CPO conducted an
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Banquets/Fundraisers Feb. 1, 2013: Rock Island, Henry County PF Banquet, 6 p.m. Milan Community Center, Milan. For more info call Bill Martin, 309-787-0340. Feb. 2, 2013: Illinois WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Crowne Plaza, Springfield. For more info call Darel Martin, 309-369-8265. March 16, 2013: Sterling Rock Falls Gobblers NWTF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Sterling Moose Lodge. For more info
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Powerton Crappies are biting hard on minnows. Fishing for smallmouths is fair on crankbaits and tubes. Some smallmouths are being taken with little jigs. A few channel catfish are being caught, but not very big. Lake Bloomington: Bass fair on plastics, crankbaits and jigs along weeds or timber. Crappies slow to fair and little scattered
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Chain The fish are starting to put the fall feed on. The bass will begin to feed with the dropping water temps. The fish are relating to any of the green weeds or wood and search baits like spinnerbaits and swim jigs are doing quite well at finding the aggressive fish. Also pitch the weeds
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Crab Orchard Lake Crappie action is improving. Fish are being found at varying depths, depending on cover. Minnows and jigs seem to be equally effective. Catfish action has slowed somewhat. Bluegills have slowed, although some fish are still being caught along the rip rap on crickets and wax worms. Bass action is good on a
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