Signs of spring: trout fishermen and deer road kills
Cold and snow not finished, even though signs of the spring season are starting to show.
Cold and snow not finished, even though signs of the spring season are starting to show.
Wisconsin DNR celebrating 50th year – and 25 years of field trips.
And in Wisconsin, study notes reduction in walleye production.
A full summer of DNR “I Can” programs on tap, and sign-ups for some activities already being accepted.
Banquets/Fundraisers April 7: Illinois South WTU Banquet, 4 p.m., The Pavilion, Marion. For more info call Darel Martin, 309-369-8265. April 7: Horseshoe Lake Longbeards Banquet, 5 p.m., Alexander-Pulaski Sportsman Club, Miller City. For more info call Karen Masterson, 573-270-6400. April 7: Western Illinois NWTF Banquet, 4 p.m., Holiday Inn, Quincy. For more info call Kurt
Northwest Zone – Captain Laura Petreikis CPOs Francisko and Posateri, along with Sgt. Petreikis, conducted snowmobile enforcement. The detail resulted in the issuance of numerous citations and written warnings. The following violations were detected: failure to transfer snowmobile registration to new owner within 15 days of purchase; operation of snowmobile without Illinois snowmobile registration; operation
The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides and fishing guides. North Braidwood: Anglers are finding some good largemouths on spinnerbaits and swimjigs. There are some days that reaction strikes are the way to go, so don’t be afraid to bounce a crankbait off the rocks to trigger a
Fly-fishing club also provides an opportunity for more experienced fisherwomen to share their knowledge with those newer to the sport by demonstrating how to tie a fly or how to handle fish.
Bill is designed to reduce the penalty for a second-time offender to a two-year hunting license suspension. The Legislature had previously passed a change to increase the penalty to permanent ineligibility to obtain a license.