Six current, former Wisconsin DOC officials cited for poaching Lake Erie walleyes
Each reportedly caught their limit of walleyes, stashed the fish on shore and went out again, with each catching two to six walleyes the second time out.
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Illinois Outdoor News Calendar – June 16, 2017
Banquets/Fundraisers July 29: Kaskaskia Valley Son’s O’ Bucks WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Mascoutah Sportsmen’s Club. For more info call Chuck Finlay, 618-567-1344. Aug. 5: Central Illinois Ridge Runners WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Big Horse Vineyards, Lewistown. For more info call Norm Gorsuch, 309-333-1369. Aug. 19: Honest Woods WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., The Rock, Coal Valley.
Illinois Outdoor News Fishing Report – June 16, 2017
The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides and fishing guides. North Chain: Jig and minnows or jig and leeches remain solid choices for walleyes on Marie Lake. Anglers are working them in the 5 to 15 feet of water range, with chartreuse jigs doing the best. Bluegills have
Illinois Outdoor News Cuffs and Collars – June 16, 2017
Region I – Capt. Laura Petreikis While conducting fishing compliance checks, CPO Jones watched a Chicago woman reel in a channel catfish from the Mississippi River bank. When CPO Jones asked for a fishing license, the woman said she wasn’t fishing. CPO Jones explained she watched her reel in the catfish. The woman was issued
New York Outdoor News Calendar – June 16, 2017
Season Dates June 16: Catch-and-release bass season closes June 16: Lake Erie trophy bass season closes June 17: Bass season opens (statewide, general regulations) June 17: Muskie season opens (Great Lakes and tributaries) June 25-26: New York Free Fishing Weekend (no license required) July 16: Oyster toadfish season opens Shows June 18: Niagara Frontier Gun
New York Outdoor News Cuffs and Collars – June 16, 2017
(Editor’s note: A criminal charge is merely an allegation that a defendant has committed a violation of the criminal law, and it is not evidence of guilt. All defendants are presumed innocent and entitled to a fair trial, during which it will be the state of New York’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable
New York Outdoor News Fishing Report – June 16, 2017
Western New York Lake Ontario: Despite record high water levels in the lake, salmon and trout fishing continued to be good. Some good fishing was being reported by John Van Hoff of North Tonawanda while fishing out of Wilson and Olcott. Best depths were 60 to 100 feet down over 200 to 300 feet of
Wyoming coalition seeks ban on cyanide traps to kill coyotes
The animal rights and conservation groups petitioned earlier this week amid recent incidents where dogs in Wyoming and Idaho were killed by the traps.
Black carp in Illinois sparks concern
Only a few dozen black carp have ever been caught in the state’s waters, but it’s an invasive species that could have a serious effect on native wildlife.
