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October 5, 2017

Federal agency denies protections for Northern Rockies fisher

BILLINGS, Mont. — Federal wildlife officials say a cat-sized predator that lives in old-growth forests of the Northern Rockies is not in danger of extinction despite worries about habitat loss and accidental trapping. The Trump administration on Wednesday included the Northern Rockies fisher among 25 species that officials said do not merit protection under the […]

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Illinois Outdoor News Fishing Report – Oct. 6, 2017

The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides and fishing guides. North Chain: Walleyes are good in current areas such as bottlenecks of the bridges, most being caught on fatheads or nightcrawlers. White bass good at Marie and Bluff on small spinners. Muskies are consistent on bucktails or jerkbaits

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Illinois Outdoor News Cuffs and Collars – Oct. 6, 2017

Region I – Capt. Laura Petreikis CPO Jones issued a Savanna man a citation for failure to submit his annual commercial fishing report. CPO Palumbo issued citations and written warnings to four Chicago men for taking by illegal methods and possessing a cooler full of spinyback softshell turtles. All of the turtles were released back

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Illinois Outdoor News Calendar – Oct. 6, 2017

Banquets/Fundraisers Oct. 7: County WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Alexander/Pulaski Sportsmans Club, Miller City. For more info call Susan Bigham, 618-776-5882. Nov. 1: Northeast Illinois DU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Midlane Country Club, Wadsworth. For more info call Jack Fields, 847-274-3958. Nov. 3: Land of Lincoln WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Hamilton’s, Jacksonville. For more info call Jeff

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