The great blue heron is a major predator of trout and, by far, the writer’s least favorite bird.
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Region I A District 1 CPO conducted an investigation into the use of a crossbow to harvest a deer prior to the time when it was legal to do so. It was determined the subject who used the crossbow previously had a crossbow permit due to medical conditions. The subject was unaware his permit had
Illinois Cuffs & Collars – May 2nd, 2014 Read More »
Banquets/Fundraisers May 17: Heart of Illinois WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Avanti’s Dome. For more info call Bill David, 309-389-3021. May 18: Sandwich Sportsmans Club Banquet, 8 a.m., at the Club. For more info call Grant Hedmark, 630-202-8145. Education/Seminars June 29-30: Silver Creek QF Hunter Safety Class, Fri. 5-10 p.m., Sat. 8-5 p.m. For more info call Pat
Illinois Calendar of Events – May 2nd, 2014 Read More »
Illinois River: The sauger and walleye bite has been really good slow. Fish are being caught vertical jigging jigs with minnows or using a floater jig and lindy rigging minnows have been doing well. Pulling three-way rigs has also started to put some fish in the boats. Fox River: Walleyes being taken near McHenry Dam
Illinois River Fishing Report – May 2nd, 2014 Read More »
Crab Orchard Lake: Crappie action had been good. Crappies are still scattered at various depths and are being caught on minnows and jigs. Catfish anglers are reporting good success on nightcrawlers and cut bait. Some bluegills are being caught in shallow areas on wax worms and crickets. Bass action has been fair. Anglers are taking
Southern Illinois Fishing Report – May 2nd, 2014 Read More »
Lake Michigan: There have been reports of smelt being netted from Waukegan down into the Chicago harbors. While there are not the catches of yesteryear, there are some respectable numbers showing up. The coho action is really hot for both the shore and the boating anglers. Fish have moved all the way up to the
Northern Illinois Fishing Report- May 2nd, 2014 Read More »
Illinois could soon become the first state to ban microbeads, the tiny plastic particles added to many body cleansers and toothpastes that have fast become a menace to fish in Lake Michigan.
State could ban product fish mistake for food Read More »
Bass anglers in the state have embraced catch-and-release fishing over the past two decades, a commitment to conservation that can also pay off with future catches of bigger fish.
Study: Time in boat endangers nests of bass Read More »
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