Of birds, football, and the NFL: Minnesota’s favorite sports franchise can’t take the high road? Also, a recap from ICAST 2014
The Minnesota Vikings and the Mississippi River flyway’s new Bird-o-Matic Read More »
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Your Daily Outdoor Update – July 24th – Avoid Spreading AIS Read More »
Region I A District 1 CPO and CPOT conducted a boat patrol on the Rock River in Ogle County. Several citations and written warnings were issued for PFD violations, registration violations, various equipment violations, possession of undersized smallmouth, and fishing license violations. While on patrol in Franklin Creek State Park, a District 1 CPO and
Illinois Cuffs & Collars – July 25th, 2014 Read More »
Banquets/Fundraisers Aug. 2: Honest Woods WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., The Rock, Coal Valley. For more info call Tom Van Houtte, 309-526-8603. Aug. 9: River Prairie WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Epic Building. For more info call Dan Martin, 309-579-3169. Aug. 14: Des Plaines River Valley WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Prairie Bluff Golf Club. For more info call Tom Schiever,
Illinois Calendar of Events – July 25th, 2014 Read More »
Banner Marsh: Bass are fair on plastics, spinnerbaits, or chatterbaits and fair at East Point Access. Bluegills are slow to fair and small on waxworms. Crappies are fair on minnows or jigs with many yet to spawn. Newton Lake: Some white bass were reported. Crappies slow. Catfish good on chicken liver and nightcrawlers. Spring Lake:
Central Illinois Fishing Report – July 25th, 2014 Read More »
Devils’ Kitchen: Bluegill action has picked up. However, anglers are reporting most fish are running small. Crab Orchard Lake: Catfish are the best bet. Anglers are taking good numbers of fish on stinkbaits, cut baits, and leeches. Crappies have slowed down. Fish have moved into 7-9 feet over brush. Minnows and jigs are both effective.
Southern Illinois Fishing Report – July 25th, 2014 Read More »
Chain: Most fish are slower. Bluegills have been good in and around shallow shoreline piers or laydowns. Catfish are excellent on nightcrawlers or leeches. Walleye fishing remains good around bridge areas. Crappies are fair in 10-12 feet, with Marie best. White bass are good. Muskies are decent on topwaters mornings or evening, or try bucktails.
Northern Illinois Fishing Report- July 25th, 2014 Read More »
The hand-written note was as inconspicuous as your typical letter to the editor submission
What angler doesn’t know can hurt him, smallmouth catcher discovers Read More »
As go the mallards, so go Illinois duck hunters. Which makes for a promising 2014 waterfowl hunting season.
Mallard increase highlights a positive breeding duck survey Read More »
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