Deer management a big winner in primaries
Northern Ohio communities approve archery hunting
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Wisconsin DNR’s new Go Wild licensing system operating as of March 17
Wisconsin sportsmen may begin buying 2016 licenses; turkey tags on sale March 21 as scheduled
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Illinois Calendar of Events – March 18th, 2016
Banquets/Fundraisers March 18: Northern IL Thundering Toms NWTF Banquet, 5:30 p.m. at Giovanni’s in Rockford, IL. For more info call Fred Hebler, 815-494-0208. March 18: Illinois Valley WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Wise Guys Bar & Grill, Princeton. For more info call Bob Stevens, 815-646-4146. March 18: Cook County NWTF Banquet, 6 p.m., Chicago South Elks
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Illinois Cuffs & Collars – March 18th, 2016
Region I – Capt. Laura Petreikis CPO Palumbo issued multiple citations to a Fenton man and Erie man for unlawfully attempting to take a deer with the use and aid of a motor vehicle. The deer was shot with a rifle at night, from the roadway, while the two were in the cab of a
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Nesting bass appear unaffected by angling
A unique study on the effects of tournament-style fishing on nesting largemouth bass has thus far found no reason to close Illinois lakes to spring tournaments.
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Northern Illinois Fishing Report – March 18th, 2016
Lake Michigan: The lakefront has been showing some great signs of life for the shore fishing guys. The powerliners are doing well on both coho and brown trout. The preferred baits have been nightcrawlers as well as medium roaches. Fish are also hitting spoons and body baits. Baits such as deep diving x-raps in white or Berkley frenzy’s. The weather
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Southern Illinois Fishing Report – March 18th, 2016
Devils’ Kitchen: Fishing to be slow, but bass are picking up on spinners and crankbaits in evening hours. Crab Orchard Lake: Anglers are reporting that crappies are being found at depths ranging from about 6 to 10 feet. Most are in heavy cover near points. The best baits have been minnows and jigs. Bright colors seem to be working
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Central Illinois Fishing Report – March 18th, 2016
Lake Taylorville: Crappie bite picking up on minnows. Bass slow. Water conditions are murky. Newton Lake: Bass good, but flooding has changed situation. Water clarity very murky. Some white bass were also reported prior to the rains. Crappies a big question mark after a poor fall and few reports this spring so far. Spring Lake: Bass slow. Crappie biting
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Illinois Rivers Fishing Report – March 18th, 2016
Rock River (Oregon): Channel cats biting hard in the Erie area. Walleyes are hitting at the dams. Catfish are taking redworms and fresh-killed minnows. Walleyes are falling to jigs tipped with minnows. Illinois River: The sauger bite is still on fire. There are several reports of limits being caught as well as double-digit fish days.
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