Illinois DNR biologists are expecting big things at Ramsey Lake in coming years – big bass, to be specific.
“The 2021 and 2022 surveys both collected many bass in the 9- to 14-inch range and the size structure of the bass population could improve in the coming years if these smaller fish in the continue to grow,” a report following the 2022 survey noted.
Sampling of Illinois’ Ramsey Lake points to ‘big’ potential Read More »
As squirrel hunting openers go, the surprise this year was the lack of discomfort Lance Poole felt as he plopped his behind on a moss-covered stump in the bottoms of Monroe County, Ill., on Aug. 1.
It took exactly 11 minutes of sitting perfectly still before Poole heard some rapid rustling in a treetop not 30 yards to his east. His reaction: Identify. Point. Aim. Bang.
Dedicated core of squirrel hunters greeted with ideal conditions for Illinois opener Read More »
Retired Illinois CPO Michael Lyne writes the piece, which focuses on the history of hunting and fishing law enforcement in the state.
Poachers tend to be illogical, fortunately for us Read More »
The numbers tell a story, with bigger bass being brought to tournament scales. According to DNR’s data on the 54 fishing tournaments held on the lake in 2022, several largemouth bass over the 6-pound mark were brought to the weigh-in.
Largemouths on growth spurt in Illinois’ Lake Mattoon Read More »
Scientists say the virus that causes COVID was transmitted from humans to deer, before mutating and potentially being transmitted from deer back to humans.
The research is a serious undertaking by USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, which teamed with Ohio State University and the University of Missouri. Researchers monitored wild deer between November 2021 and April 2022, collecting more than 9,000 respiratory samples from 27 different states, including Illinois. When announcing the findings, USDA noted that it is important to understand that virus spread caused by wild animals “is extremely rare.”
APHIS: Deer, humans have exchanged virus that causes COVID Read More »
As shooters from around the world make their way to southern Illinois for the 124th Grand American Trapshooting Championships, uncertainty lingers about the host site’s future.
By the time the 125th event rolls around next year, DNR may have handed over management of the World Shooting and Recreation Complex to a private company, a partnership arrangement proposed in a piece of legislation currently sitting on the governor’s desk. The 2023 Grand American will be held August 2-12.
Shooters returning to Sparta, Illinois, for Grand American Trapshooting Championships Read More »
It’s common knowledge that fishermen like to tell stories. But an addendum never noted is that they also like to hear stories. And read stories (we hope).
The perfect example is Wayne Piotrowski, a pharmacist by trade and a salmon enthusiast by hobby. Or vice versa, one might conclude.
Illinois angler adds miles, fish to his ‘Salmon Quest’ Read More »
An experiment to see how a blacknose and white crappie hybrid species would fare in the somewhat cozy Citizens Lake appears to be going well, according to DNR’s report on the Fall 2022 sampling of the body of water.
During that October effort, a total of 25 hybrid crappies were collected, ranging from 7½ to 13 inches in length.
Hybrid crappies making progress at Citizens Lake in Illinois’ Warren County Read More »
After a spring season described as a “bounce-back” of sorts, Illinois turkey hunters have been treated to a couple more pieces of good news.
DNR has followed through on its promise to modernized its turkey monitoring system and the National Wild Turkey Federation has taken steps to address wild turkey population declines. NWTF’s new “Habitat for the Hatch” initiative only brushes the bottom of Illinois, but it is designed to reverse the turkey population skid and improve overall nesting habitat conditions across 18 states.
Turkey programs making progress in Illinois in attempt to address population declines Read More »
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