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Numbers show fishing demographics are changing

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The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation recently put out a special report for 2022 angling statistics, and the results were a little surprising. Since COVID restrictions kept everyone away from each other and preferably outside, 2020 was a record-breaking growth year for fishing as people had more time on their hands.
In 2022, it was still an improving year as 54.5 million Americans went fishing, an increase of 2.1 million from 2021. In that group, there were 4.1 million first-time participants, with 40% of them being women.

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Make sure to study your game camera warranties

Features, Gear & Gadgets, Hunting, Illinois, National Hunting /

You purchased that new trail camera you have been wanting and it is finally sitting on your table. You tear open the box, insert a SD card and batteries. The camera comes alive, and you head to the woods to get it out as soon as you can. The 12-pointer you have been pursuing does not have a chance now.
This is a common scenario for many hunters this time of year as we think about the fall. However, taking the time to read the manual and get those warranties registered is vitally important to the longterm use of your camera, and maybe your success in the fall.

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There are giant bighead carp in the Illinois River

Featured, Features, Fishing, Illinois, National Fishing, News /

Recently, social media was buzzing with pictures of a bighead carp weighing 109 pounds – a fish that was caught during the Invasive Carp Control Program near Morris, Ill.
That was after a 90-pound fish was caught the day before. As part of this program, hundreds of thousands of pounds of bighead and silver carp are harvested from the Illinois and Mississippi rivers each year to minimize their impact on native waters.

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Free fishing this weekend in Illinois is a time to push the basics

Features, Fishing, Illinois, National Fishing /

As most adults know, fishing can be just as consuming as anything else, but the skills and values learned in the outdoors can help guide a person to peace and contentment for the rest of their lives. Father’s Day weekend and free fishing weekend run concurrently in Illinois, so sharing those skills with family can be a life-long investment.
So how to you get that new angler started?

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Now is a good time for trail cam maintenance

Features, Hunting, Illinois, National Hunting /

As we take a breath before the next hunting season begins, it’s a good time to get your trail cameras out for some annual maintenance and potential repair. So why is this important?
First, trail cameras are expensive, and like any piece of equipment, you should give it the appropriate attention. If you a hunting a larger acreage, you may have thousands of dollars invested in these critical information devices.

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Importance of hunter safety courses, instructors

Featured, Hunting, Illinois, National Hunting /

All new hunters in Illinois born in 1980 or after are required to pass a certified hunter safety course prior to purchasing their annual hunting license. While young hunters can initially hunt the youth seasons with a licensed adult, ultimately all young hunters must learn proficiency and the knowledge needed to operate safely in the woods. That responsibility falls on volunteer hunting safety instructors throughout the state.

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Understanding your child’s limits at ‘hunting time’

Featured, Features, Hunting, Illinois, National Hunting /

As I was laying in bed, I realized how much my son was taking into consideration my feelings and all the work I had done for his season. He really didn’t want to go out and fight the cold weather, but I could tell he didn’t want to disappoint me as well.
The funny part of this story is that just before noon, five gobblers came down the hill at our home (same county) and were feeding in the cornfield about 200 yards from the house.

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