Need to Think Through Wisconsin Mining
Anything that disturbs the earth and environment as much as mining does needs to be thought through thoroughly.
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February 7, 2013
Illinois Calendar of Events – February 8th, 2013
Banquets/Fundraisers Feb. 9: Cold Water Creek WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Lavender Crest Winery. For more info call Cindy Jackson, 309-714-9525. Feb. 9: Prairieland Longbeards of Decatur NWTF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Macon Co. Fairgrounds. For more info call Richard Kerr, 217-864-2180. Feb. 9: JoDaviess County Longbeards NWTF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Galena Convention Center. For more info call Carla
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Illinois Cuffs & Collars – February 8th, 2013
Region I A District 1 CPO received a complaint of a dog killed in an illegal conibear trap. The untagged trap was set less than 100 yards from an inhabited dwelling and on grounds without permission from the landowner. The incident is under investigation. A District 1 CPO concluded an illegal trapping investigation. A Stockton
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Illinois Fishing Reports for Rivers – February 8th, 2013
Fox River Smallmouths are slow, but if you can find a warm-water discharge, you are likely to find some good fish in the area. Live bait this time of year is a key advantage. With the cold water and ice, the river can be dangerous this time of year for wading. If you go out,
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Central Illinois Fishing Report – February 8th, 2013
Dawson Lake Bluegills are fair to good on waxworms. Catfish are hitting waxworms in 8-12 foot of water. Crappies are fair in 8-12 feet of water. Clinton Lake Crappies good on minnows, white jigs and pink/green jigs over tree sets and near bridge pillars in 6-8 feet of water. Channel cats good on worms, along
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Southern Illinois Fishing Report – February 8th, 2013
Lake of Egypt A few channel cats being caught on shad and shrimp. Crappies good on minnows and jigs. Bluegills being caught on waxworms near structure and in shallows. Bass slow, but a few caught on plastics in shallows. Crab Orchard Lake Bass slow but picking up on plastics. Panfish good on worms under ice
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Northern Illinois Fishing Report – February 8th, 2013
Lake Michigan With the warmer weather in late January and the south winds, the south end of the lake lost its ice and the launches were accessible. A cold snap since then may have changed the scene. The browns are starting to get active from the boats if you can get out through some ice.
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DNR’s choice for waterfowl manager has habitat focus
DNR didn’t have to look far to fill its top waterfowl biologist position, which went vacant in May after migratory birds program manager Ray Marshalla retired along with several others in the wildlife division.
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Muskie study taps escapement issue
Choosing which strain of muskie produces the biggest and healthiest fish in Illinois waters was not the only purpose of a 10-year study labeled “Project Green Gene.”
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