November 24, 2016
Duck hunters stalled by river’s food shortage
By Ralph LoosEditor Marion, Ill. — As observant duck hunters know, it’s all about the food. With Thanksgiving Day arriving – and with it the opening of the south zone, the fourth and final zone to open to duck hunting – lack of food on the Illinois River has made the season a tough go
Illinois Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars Report – November 25th, 2016
Region I – Capt. Laura Petreikis A Chadwick man posted his deer harvest on Facebook and was happy about his success killing two deer in a single evening. His happiness diminished when CPO Steve Beltran advised him only one deer was checked into the harvest system. The man regrettably informed CPO Beltran that his friend
Illinois Outdoor News Calendar of Events – November 25th, 2016
Banquets/Fundraisers Jan. 14, 2017: Mid-Illini WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Moose Lodge, Farmington. For more info call Darel Martin, 309-369-8265. Jan. 28, 2017: Sauk Valley WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Latin American Social Club, Sterling. For more info call Derrick Lamb, 815-564-7361. Feb. 4, 2017: Shoal Creek WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., KC Hall, Highland. For more info
Illinois Outdoor News Fishing Report – November 25th, 2016
North Chain: The channels have been producing good catches of panfish on small tungsten jigs tipped single spikes. There are few reports on walleyes and bass as the launches are all frozen over and the bigger water is not safe for travel yet. Pistakee Bay has been producing good catches of white bass in the
Legislature doesn’t know herd’s value?
The CWD Response Plan Review Committee identified possible new actions — including economic studies highlighting the huge importance of the deer herd — that it will consider adding to the state’s 15-year CWD Response Plan.
Wisconsin Outdoor News Calendar of Events – November 24th, 2016
Banquet/Fundraiser Dec. 3: Hunter Appreciation WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., All-Star Lanes Banquet Hall, LaCrosse. For more info call Jim Wiltinger, 608-689-2234. Dec. 10: Wisconsin South Life Member WTU Banquet, 4:30 p.m., Voyager Inn & Conference Center, Reedsburg. For more info call Jim Wiltinger, 608-689-2234. Jan. 18, 2017: Lower Wisconsin River WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Dorf
Wisconsin Outdoor News Fishing Report – November 24th, 2016
AMERY AREA Muskies remain active in shallow water on the Apple River, Deer Lake, and Bone Lake. Hit Lake Wapogasset for walleyes in 12 to 15 feet, while panfish are being caught in 8 to 15 feet on Bear Trap Lake, Round Lake, and Pike Lake. Waterfowl hunters have commented that bird numbers have declined
Wisconsin Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars Report – November 25th, 2016
District 1 — Ashland area Warden Amie Egstad was traveling in her squad in October when she observed several ATVs operating in an unsafe manner while going up a hill on an ATV/UTV route. Three out of the five ATVs did not have the required nonresident ATV trail passes. Enforcement action was taken. Warden Matt
