Your Daily Outdoor Update – February 5th – Turkey Stamp Contest
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February 5, 2015
Clock ticking on hemlocks
Invasive insect likely will take its toll in New York
Illinois Cuffs & Collars – February 6th, 2015
Region I – Captain Laura Petreikis A District 1 CPO received a complaint of a baited deer hunting area. With the assistance of two other CPOs, firearms deer hunting compliance checks were conducted on multiple hunters in the area. Citations and warnings were issued. The observed violations were: hunting without a valid firearm deer permit,
Illinois Calendar of Events – February 6th, 2015
Banquets/Fundraisers Feb. 7: Cold Water Creek WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., A Prairie Lodge, Port Byron. For more info call Cindy Jackson, 309-373-1154. Feb. 7: Shoal Creek WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., KC Hall, Highland. For more info call Greg Zykan, 618-664-9735. Feb. 7: Heart of Illinois WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Peoria Civic Center. For more info
Illinois Rivers Fishing Report – February 6th, 2015
Fox River: The river has been slow as of late, but if you can find the warm water discharges you have a good chance of catching some fish. Ice fishermen have been up in the Elgin area around Otto and the Boat with some luck, but the ice is unpredictable. Bass, especially smallmouth, are hanging
Central Illinois Fishing Report – February 6th, 2015
Newton Lake: Bass biting has picked up near the ash pond. Bluegills picking up quite rapidly. Crappies are good. Catfish are biting on nightcrawlers. Spring Lake: Fishing has been fair to good. Crappies are biting on minnows in 8 to 10 feet of water. Evergreen Lake: The lake has been up and down, as far
Southern Illinois Fishing Report – February 6th, 2015
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
Northern Lower Peninsula Fishing Report – February 6th, 2015
Lake Michigan: The harbors are all ice covered and there have been reports of keeper perch being caught. There is a lot of sorting being done, but if you stick at it you will find the jumbos. Larger baits are taking the larger fish. Trout are being caught as well on spawn sacs or live
Drone operators target of new sportsman’s bill
Nobody seems quite sure how one could be used to catch a largemouth bass.
