If you have a 4th-grader in your home, help commemorate the National Park Service’s centennial and obtain a free National Park pass for spectacular family travel through August 2016.
“Every Kid In A Park” program aims to get kids out-of-doors Read More »
Hunter killed 826-pound alligator, which was more than 14 feet long, on Mississippi River island
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Staff shortages abound; communication lacking
Changing times at DEC Read More »
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Your Daily Outdoor Update – September 3rd Read More »
Banquets/Fundraisers Sept. 12: Silver Creek QF Banquet, 5 p.m., Damiansville Chamber of Commerce Park. For more info call Pat Daniels, 618-566-8072. Sept. 17: Rockford Area WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Lino’s, Rockford. For more info call Pete Blassage, 815-289-4834. Sept. 19: Loud Thunder WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Milan Community Center. For more info call Tony Petreikis,
Illinois Calendar of Events – September 4th, 2015 Read More »
Region I – Capt. Laura Petreikis CPO Jones checked three squirrel hunters at French Bluff Natural Area on opening day. Two of the three squirrel hunters were hunting without habitat stamps and did not print off windshield permits. CPO Jones issued written warnings for no habitat stamp and failure to display windshield permits. A 45-year-old
Illinois Cuffs & Collars – September 4th, 2015 Read More »
Spring Lake: A few catfish on dew worms and shad. Bluegills fair on wax worms off shore. Bass slow. Crappies biting on tube jigs at the south end bays. Lake Bloomington: Hybrid stripers are fair, with best action early and just before dusk when fish are chasing shad on the surface and hitting jigs
Central Illinois Fishing Report – September 4th, 2015 Read More »
Crab Orchard Lake: Fishing traffic has been fairly light. Crappie anglers are holding in water 8-10 feet over cover or around bridge pillars. Minnows and jigs have been equally effective. Catfish are hitting throughout the lake on cut shad, leeches and stinkbaits. Some bluegill anglers are still reporting success around the rip rap on wax
Southern Illinois Fishing Report – September 4th, 2015 Read More »
Chain: White and yellow bass are hitting Mepps spinners, pinkie jigs or live bait. Pike are being caught around creek mouths. Muskies and walleyes are fair. Catfish are fair on nightcrawlers. Bluegills and crappies good, falling into deeper waters (8 to 15 feet). Bass are also biting well as water has cooled some in recent days. Bigger fish are starting to
Northern Illinois Fishing Report – September 4th, 2015 Read More »
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