Montana considers special mule deer hunt to gauge CWD prevalence
A two-month mule deer hunt has been proposed in south-central Montana near where two bucks – which later tested positive for CWD – were killed earlier this fall.
November 30, 2017
Your Daily Outdoor News Update – Nov. 30
Ice forming but aerated lakes warning.
After decades, Mexican wolf recovery plan finally a reality
Officials estimate recovery could take another two decades and nearly $180 million.
California eyes plan to manage state’s rebounding elk population
The goal is to improve elks’ genetic diversity and grazing lands – with an eye toward boosting herds by at least another 10 percent.
Recounting a grizzly attack: ‘Surviving the moment and then surviving the hour’
A month later, Wyoming man still on the mend.
Illinois Outdoor News Calendar – Dec. 1, 2017
Banquets/Fundraisers Jan. 13, 2018: Skillet Fork QUGA Banquet, 5 p.m., Salem community Activity Center, Salem. For more info call Brad Hargis, 618-292-1798. Feb. 23, 2018: Rock Island Henry Co. PF Banquet, 6 p.m., Camden Centre, Milan. For more info call Bill Martin, 309-787-0340. March 3, 2018: Sterling Rock Falls NWTF Banquet, 4:30 p.m., Latin American
Illinois Outdoor News Fishing Report – Dec. 1, 2017
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 15-foot depths.
Illinois Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – Dec. 1, 2017
Region I – Capt. Laura Petreikis CPO Filipiak was on multiple fishing compliance checks and found individuals with multiple violations ranging from: possession of short small mouth bass (x3), unlawful snagging, fishing without permission, and fishing with no valid fishing license. CPO Murry arrested an individual for driving under the influence of alcohol after witnessing
Harvest down slightly during 9-day gun deer season
Hunters reportedly killed 195,738 deer. That’s less than the 197,262 killed last year and the 198,049 killed the year before, but more than the 192,111 killed in 2014.
