DNR confirms zebra mussels in Maple Lake in Douglas County
Turtle and Long lakes (Douglas County) and Lake Reno (Pope and Douglas counties) also designated
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September 19, 2013
Harvesting Wild Rice
Maybe the best thing about harvesting wild rice, other than a taste that seems to reflect the soul of our natural world, is the setting where this delicate grain is gathered.
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Duck Romano
Well prepared, nothing can compare to a duck dinner, but keep in mind that a duck is not a duck is not a duck.
Illinois Calendar of Events – September 20th, 2013
Banquets/Fundraisers Sept. 21: Loud Thunder WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Milan Community Center. For more info call Tony Petreikis, 309-791-0116. Sept. 21: Cumberland Trail QUGA Banquet, 5 p.m., Vandalia Moose Lodge. For more info call Bill Mock, 618-292-2542. Sept. 27: Central Illinois WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus. For more info call Byron Lawrence, 217-343-5955. Sept. 28: West Central
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Illinois Cuffs & Collars – September 20th, 2013
Region I A CPO was on patrol in Johnson Sauk Trail State Park. The CPO observed three young men fishing at the site lake. As the men left the area, they left trash at the site and one of them threw a bottle into the lake. The CPO made contact with these men and determined
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Illinois Fishing Reports for Rivers – September 20th, 2013
Illinois River: The sauger bite is slow with fish being caught near the tailwaters of dams or on the flats vertical jigging jigs with minnows or pulling “three-way rigs.” The white bass are starting to hit well up on “flats” on the river. White jig and twister combos with a minnow are productive. Bladebaits will
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Central Illinois Fishing Report – September 20th, 2013
Powerton: Smallmouths fair on crankbaits and tubes. Some smallmouths being taken with little jigs. A few channel catfish are being taken, but they are not big. Asian carp are showing up in increased numbers in the intake canal and throughout the lake, so beware. Spring Lake: A few catfish on dew worms and shad. Bluegills
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Southern Illinois Fishing Report – September 20th, 2013
Crab Orchard Lake: Crappie action has improved most recently. Most fish are being located in 8-10 feet of water over submerged cover, rip rap or bridge pillars. Minnows and jigs are equally effective. Catfish action is still fair. Catfish are being caught on leeches and cut bait. Bluegills are still holding close to the bank
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Northern Illinois Fishing Report – September 20th, 2013
Chain: The panfish bite is very consistent. Fish small jigs tipped with spikes or waxies under a slip float. Fish the weedbeds and set your depth to just above the weeds. The shallow portions of the bays seem to be producing quite well as well as the channel areas found between lakes. Find the thick
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