DNR: Excellent waterfowl hunting still in the forecast
The outlook remains excellent over the next few days for both field hunting and water hunting, the DNR says in the most recent waterfowl migration and hunting report.
November 2, 2017
International Game Fish Association inducts five into hall of fame
Dania Beach, Fla. – The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) Fishing Hall of Fame class of 2017 was honored on Oct. 28 in a ceremony at the new IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame in Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium in Springfield, Mo. The 2017 inductees are Rick Clunn, Larry Dahlberg, Peter
Zebra mussels confirmed in Stearns County’s Knaus Lake
The Minnesota DNR has confirmed zebra mussels in Knaus Lake, southwest of St. Cloud in Stearns County, the agency said in a news release Thursday, Nov. 2. DNR invasive species specialists confirmed two adult zebra mussels on a dock and an adjacent water intake pipe in Knaus Lake, and three more attached to docks at
Pradco acquires War Eagle Custom Lures
FORT SMITH, Ark. – Pradco Outdoor Brands, manufacturer and marketer of fishing and hunting brands and products, has acquired War Eagle Custom Lures, formerly of Rogers, Ark. War Eagle offers spinnerbaits, jigs, buzz baits, jigging spoons and jig heads. War Eagle Custom Lures has operated in Rogers for the last 21 years. Now, the business
Camp Ripley sees 132-percent increase in hunter success during October archery hunts
Participation numbers were down, but those who did hunt experienced a record-high success rate of 13.1 percent.
Kids’ State-Fish Art Contest includes aquatic invasive species category
WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn. — Win the Wildlife Forever State-Fish Art Contest, sponsored by Bass Pro Shops, twice in the same year? Now you can – by becoming the “Invader Crusader.” The “Silent Invader” national category was created in 2012 to introduce children to the problem of invasive species in our nation’s waters. The winner is honored
Erik Thorson named DNR’s acting big-game program coordinator
The big-game program leader manages deer and elk populations and harvest seasons, and works with groups and individuals to manage seasons and populations.
Illinois Outdoor News Cuffs and Collars – Nov. 3, 2017
Region I – Capt. Laura Petreikis CPO Jones issued a Savanna man a citation for failure to immediately release a short Northern Pike at Frog Pond. CPO Hoogerwerf received a report of a fish kill on Yellow Creek east of Stockton. Upon arriving, dead fish were observed at multiple locations. DNR Fisheries and ILEPA were
