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July 9, 2024

Illinois Mixed Bag: Apply for pheasant, habitat fund grants

DNR is accepting grant applications for the State Pheasant Fund Special Funds Grant Program and for the Illinois Habitat Fund Special Funds Grant Program through Aug. 1.
The Pheasant Fund program enhances pheasant habitat through projects developed by nonprofit organizations and governmental entities. The Habitat Fund program enhances game and non-game wildlife habitat through projects developed by nonprofit organizations and governmental entities.

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At deadline, Illinois Gov. Pritzker signs agreement on carp project to protect Lake Michigan

It was last minute, but groups partnering with Illinois to prevent invasive carp from getting into Lake Michigan will take it.
On July 1 – the given deadline –  it was announced that Illinois had signed a partnership agreement that will allow construction of the $1.15 billion Brandon Road Interbasin Project. The announcement came after weeks and weeks of pleading by neighboring states and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for Gov. J.B. Pritzker to adhere to a June 30 deadline so that $274 million in federal funds wouldn’t be lost.

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Illinois public waterfowl blind site drawings set for July 27-28

Drawings for public waterfowl blinds at DNR sites have been scheduled for later this month, giving hunters an opportunity to secure a place to hunt ducks and geese this fall.

Traditional drawings will take place July 27-28.
As usual, waterfowl hunters must register in person for the drawings and must be present at the drawing held at each location immediately after the registration period to claim their blind sites. Mail-in or pre-registrations are not accepted.

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Ralph Loos: Dogs finding turtles to help with science provide proof of best friends’ talents

“Find turtle! Find turtle!” is how the amazing scene is described.
We’re all aware how the talents and skills of hunting dogs consistently cover up and make up for bumbling mistakes of hunters. But if you’re like me, you never really thought about the depths of those talents and skills.
That’s why I can’t wait to provide you an example shared by The Nature Conservancy on July 2, just as this issue of Illinois Outdoor News was being put to bed, so to speak.

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Keuka Lake in New York’s Steuben and Yates counties offers lakers, smallmouths, and more

Keuka Lake probably wouldn’t be considered the hottest of the Finger Lakes angling destinations. That title these days belongs to, arguably, nearby Cayuga Lake. But the unique, Y-shaped water that straddles Yates and Steuben counties shouldn’t be overlooked, especially if you’re targeting lake trout or smallmouth bass.

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