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December 27, 2018

Illinois Outdoor News Calendar – Dec. 28, 2018

Season Dates Feb. 15, 2019: Squirrel hunting season ends statewide. Feb. 15, 2019: Rabbit hunting season ends statewide. Banquets/Fundraisers Jan. 19, 2019: Illinois Wabash Valley WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Stoney Ridge Event Center, Robinson. For more info call Kyle Bailey, 618-562-0407. Jan. 19, 2019: Bureau Creek NWTF Banquet, 5 p.m., Cider Mill Banquet Rm, Princeton.

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Illinois Outdoor News Fishing and Hunting Report – Dec. 28, 2018

The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides and fishing guides. North Crystal Lake: This is a private lake during the summer, but during the winter ice fishermen can access the lake from the beach areas. The bluegill bite is quite good in 7 to 9 feet of water,

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Illinois Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – Dec. 28, 2018

Northwest Zone – Captain Laura Petreikis In Henry County, CPO Palumbo issued multiple citations and written warnings to two raccoon hunters. He observed their vehicle coming out of a field and conducted a stop. The violations included transporting a loaded/uncased .22 pistol, an open canister containing an alcoholic beverage, FOID card status, hunting license, habitat

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New York Outdoor News Fishing and Hunting Report – Dec. 28, 2018

Western New York Brown trout and steelhead were dominating the fishing report, with walleye not far behind. Buffy Frank of Lockport caught a monster brown trout while fishing a favorite Niagara County Lake Ontario tributary. Using a black marabou jig tipped with wax worms, she hauled in a 34-inch brownie that tipped the scales at

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New York Outdoor New Calendar of Events – Dec. 28, 2018

Season Dates Dec. 30: Duck season closes (Lake Champlain and Southeast zones) Dec. 31: Scup (porgy) season closes Dec. 31: Black sea bass season closes Dec. 31: Snow goose season closes (Lake Champlain Zone) Dec. 31: Westchester County regular (bowhunting-only) deer and bear seasons close Dec. 31: Pheasant season closes (portions of state) Dec. 31:

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