Former DNR Commissioner Gene Merriam and outdoors advocate announces retirement from his position as president of the Freshwater Society
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DNR kicking off deer population goal-setting process in southeastern Minnesota
DNR names deer advisory team members; holds first goal-setting meeting Read More »
Banquets/Fundraisers Feb. 22: WTU Illinois Banquet, 4 p.m., Crowne Plaza, Springfield. For more info call Darel Martin, 309-369-8265. Feb. 22: Two River Gobblers NWTF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Linden Banquet Center, Rantoul. For more info call Kevin Kaiser, 217-841-8072. Feb. 22: Collinsville DU Banquet, 4:30 p.m., Madison County Firemens Hall. For more info call Gary Janning, 618-830-2315. Feb. 28: Rock
Illinois Calendar of Events – February 21st, 2014 Read More »
Region I A District 1 CPO investigated a complaint of hunting without permission in Ogle County. It was discovered a hunter had shot from his property onto property he did not have permission to hunt, killing a deer. The hunter then entered the property to recover the deer. The hunter later recovered the deer and
Illinois Cuffs & Collars – February 21st, 2014 Read More »
Fox River: Bass, especially smallmouth, are hanging in shallow areas where there is open water. Look for them in some of the warm-water discharges found along the river. Minnows work well with a small hook and a few split shot about 12 inches above the hook. Cast into eddies. Bounce jigs with white or crawfish-colored
Illinois River Fishing Report – February 21st, 2014 Read More »
Powerton Lake: Channel catfish and blue catfish have been biting on baby shad and cut baits. Hybrid striped bass are being caught on minnows. Anglers are not having much luck with white bass or stripers. Largemouth bass hitting spinners. Bluegills good on worms. Newton Lake: Bass biting has picked up near the ash pond. Bluegills
Central Illinois Fishing Report – February 21st, 2014 Read More »
Crab Orchard Lake: Bluegills are being caught on worms. Crappies fair on minnows. Bass action has picked up on the west side, but still slow near shorelines. Baldwin Lake: Bluegills getting better on worms. Warm-water areas good for channel catfish, though those being caught are small. Anglers are tossing crankbaits around rip-rap and catching a
Southern Illinois Fishing Report – February 21st, 2014 Read More »
Lake Michigan: There have been very few reports of trout being caught at this time. They are there; you just really need to work for them. Spawn sacks slowly jigged as well as the standard tinsel or white tube jig tipped with wax worms are both good. Belmont seems to be the best harbor in
Northern Illinois Fishing Report- February 21st, 2014 Read More »
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