Greatly enjoyed an ‘old-school’ fishing experience
Writer “consumed” a day of fishing much like the ones he relished 25 years ago.
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July 25, 2013
Illinois Calendar of Events – July 26th, 2013
Banquets/Fundraisers July 27: Kaskaskia Valley Son’s O’Bucks WTU Banquet, 4:30 p.m, Mascoutah Sportsmen’s Club. For more info call Jeff Peck 618-234-1786. Aug. 2: Jasper county Wild Turkey NWTF Banquet, Knights of Columbus, Newton. For more info call Jason Meyer, 618-562-2345. Aug. 3: Pyramid Golden Gobblers NWTF Banquet, Du Quoin VFW Post 513. For more info call Mark
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Illinois Cuffs & Collars – July 26th, 2013
Region I A District 6 officer investigated the disappearance of two young bald eagles (eaglets). As a result of the investigation, an Oglesby man was charged with two counts of illegal taking of a bird of prey and two counts of taking a protected species and retaining it alive. The man took two eaglets from
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Illinois Fishing Reports for Rivers – July 26th, 2013
Illinois River: At Starved Rock, saugers weighting more than 4 pounds being caught. White bass still good. Walleyes active up and down area, especially at the 178 and Interstate 39 bridges. At Peoria, sauger slow, while channel cats are being caught on shad. Kishwaukee: Walleye fishing has picked up in many areas, though water levels
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Central Illinois Fishing Report – July 26th, 2013
Lake Taylorville: Crappie bite is picking up on minnows. Bass slow. Water conditions are murky. Banner Marsh: Crappies biting on minnows. Bass hitting chatterbaits and spinnerbaits. Newton Lake: Bass good, but weather has changed situation. Water clarity very murky. Some white bass were also reported prior to the rains. Crappies a big question mark after
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Southern Illinois Fishing Report – July 26th, 2013
Devils’ Kitchen: Trout action is good in the dam area. Anglers are catching fish on pinches of nightcrawlers. Bass action has been good around shallow cover. Crab Orchard Lake: Catfish action is excellent. Fish are being caught on leeches, stinkbaits, nightcrawlers and minnows in shallow areas. Crappies have moved into deeper water, 10-12 feet. Fish
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Northern Illinois Fishing Report – July 26th, 2013
Chain: Bluegills good in shallow water. Crappies good on minnows and light jigs around piers in channels. Northern pike hitting spinnerbaits and spoons. Catfish are biting nightcrawlers or fatheads. Muskies are very good, hitting on spinners. White bass are fair in 12 feet with spikes or small minnows. Walleyes slow. Shabbona: Bass anglers were catching
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Shooting complex has new executive director
DNR’s ongoing effort to utilize the World Shooting Recreation Complex as a productive asset was ratcheted up a notch when it recently hired a local businessman to oversee day-to-day operations.
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Key message to duck hunters: Get ’em now
The numbers are downright gaudy: The 2013 Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey shows the duck breeding population at the second-highest level ever recorded.
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