For the second consecutive season, DNR is expanding quotas for the controlled pheasant hunting program at specific sites. On Thursday, the agency announced that the daily hunter quotas will be bumped at the Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area in Cass County beginning Dec. 5 through Jan. 13. Additional pheasants will be […]
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Region I A CPO investigated a hunting accident involving a subject hunting from a climbing deer stand. The subject adjusted his chains upon reaching his hunting level. Prior to climbing down, the hunter had to re-adjust his chains. After the final adjustment, the hunter tested his stand and found he did not properly secure the
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Banquets/Fundraisers Jan. 19, 2013: Sauk Valley WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Moose Lodge, Sterling. For more info call Derrick Lamb, 815-564-7361. Jan. 26, 2013: Illinois Wabash Valley WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Community Center, Robinson. For more info call Joe Boyer, 618-592-6300. Feb. 1, 2013: Rock Island, Henry County PF Banquet, 6 p.m. Milan Community Center, Milan. For more
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Fox River Water levels are fluctuating because of the draw-down and currents are high so use caution when wading. This water change has created a good walleye bite. Use minnow baits in the deeper holes and near bridge pilings. Night fishing has proven to be most effective. Jig and minnow combinations worked on the edges
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Crab Orchard Lake Catfish action has slowed somewhat. Bluegill action has slowed. Bass action is good on a variety of baits. Horseshoe Lake Crappies are being caught throughout the lake. Most fish being caught are keepers. Other anglers are still catching catfish drift-fishing worms just off the bottom in the middle of the lake. Carlyle
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Lake Bloomington Crappies slow to fair and a little scattered but should improve on jigs and/or minnows. Catfish slow to fair on dipbaits, shad, and crawlers. Walleye action has been slow but should improve with cooler weather. Clinton Lake Crappies are being caught with jigs or minnows. Below the spillway, anglers are finding walleyes using
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Chain Officials have begun the draw-down and the water levels are getting low. This has pushed the fish deeper and has certainly changed the way the fish are reacting. The walleye action is good with live bait. Reports show good catches in the river channels and mouths of the creeks throughout the day. The flats
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With wolves and cougars confirmed inside Illinois’ borders, Ron Mulholland said he thought it was possible the trio of what appeared to be elk that showed up while he was bowhunting for deer were wild.
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What becomes of the state’s new crossbow season is anybody’s guess. But right now, all focus remains on the 2012 calendar.
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