Interest in bear hunt continues to grow
Limited natural food supply could mean good things ahead for this bear season.
Limited natural food supply could mean good things ahead for this bear season.
More insight into an iconic American novel, “A River Runs Through It.”
A conversation with the son of the “A River Runs Through It” author.
Northwest Zone – Captain Laura Petreikis In Jo Daviess County, CPO Hoftender was patrolling Blanding Landing when she observed a boat with four occupants on it. CPO Hoftender watched the family fish for a while. When the boat came in, CPO Hoftender conducted a boat safety inspection. The operator of the vessel was issued a
Banquets/Fundraisers July 31: WTU Kaskaskia Valley Son’s O’Bucks Chapter Banquet, 4 p.m., Mascoutah Sportsmen’s Club. For more info call John McKinney, 618-207-0290. Aug. 7: WTU Muddy River Chapter Banquet, 4 p.m., Majestic Pines, Thomson. For more info call Tom Dersham, 563-219-2022. Aug. 14: WTU Honest Woods Chapter Banquet, 4 p.m., The Rock, Coal Valley. For
All Tied Up (Sullivan County) On June 29, ECO Parker responded to a complaint about a white-tailed deer fawn unlawfully possessed by an individual in the town of Liberty. Upon arrival, ECO Parker noticed a taut rope connected to a pole leading into the nearby wood line. ECO Parker investigated further and located a fawn
Season Dates Ongoing: Black bear dog tracking/training season runs until 9 days before black bear hunting seasons begin. A special license is required. Info: dec.ny.gov/permits/25006.html. Sept. 1: Squirrel hunting season begins (except for Regions 1 and 2); seasons also begin in parts of New York for some webless migratory game birds. Sept. 1-25: Early goose
Golden eagles are typically long-lived, if they can survive those early months.
Season Dates Aug. 1: APPLICATION DEADLINE Aug. 1: Upriver Lakes Lake Sturgeon Spearing Tag, Bobcat, Fisher, Otter, Fall Turkey & Wolf (if off ESL) Aug. 2: Unit specific deer antlerless tags will go on sale mid-August, & leftover fall turkey tags will go on sale in late August. Check the DNR website for updates. Aug.