Without a groundswell of support from hunters, anglers, and the general public, the important Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) officially expires on Sept. 30.
Time ticking for important conservation funding… plus a Bigfoot phone call! Read More »
Hit the water now to enjoy comfortable autumn fishing conditions and catch active walleyes.
Fishing tips: Upsize your baits to catch more and bigger fall walleyes Read More »
Region I – Capt. Laura Petreikis CPO Alt was called by Rockford Fire Department Chief and the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department to assist in identifying an orange unknown substance floating down the Rock River in Winnebago County. The substance was contained in a large isolated cloud that floated down river. CPO Alt took members of
Illinois Cuffs & Collars – September 18th, 2015 Read More »
If early counts are any indication, there won’t be a shortage of ducks when the state’s regular waterfowl seasons open next month.
Waterfowlers encouraged by early counts Read More »
Banquets/Fundraisers Sept. 19: Loud Thunder WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Milan Community Center. For more info call Tony Petreikis, 309-644-0008. Sept. 25: Central Illinois WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Knights of Columbus, Effingham. For more info call Janice Wernsing, 217-821-8801. Sept. 26: Sangamon Valley WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Illinois State Fairgrounds, Orr Building. For more info call
Illinois calendar of Events – September 18th, 2015 Read More »
Chain: The panfish bite is very consistent. Fish small jigs tipped with spikes or waxies under a slip float. Fish the weedbeds and set your depth to just above the weeds. The largemouths have moved into the channels and the heavy mats of weeds. Fishing a scum frog or other weedless bait has been producing some good bass as well as northern pike. The muskie fishing has been
Northern Illinois Fishing Report – September 18th, 2015 Read More »
Crab Orchard Lake: Crappie action has improved most recently. Most fish are being located in 8-10 feet of water over submerged cover, rip rap or bridge pillars. Minnows and jigs are equally effective. Catfish action is still fair. Catfish are being caught on leeches and cut bait. Bluegills are still holding close to the bank
Southern Illinois Fishing Report – September 18th, 2015 Read More »
Lake Bloomington: Hybrid strippers are fair, with best action early and just before dusk when fish are chasing shad on the surface and hitting jigs or Roadrunners. Bass best on jigs, chatterbaits and soft plastics off points with timber and along the weeds in the evenings. Catfish are fair on dipbaits and crawlers. Late evenings
Central Illinois Fishing Report – September 18th, 2015 Read More »
Game bird numbers should look good this fall for ruffed grouse, pheasants and turkeys considering the breeding and nesting conditions that passed through Wisconsin this year, according to state wildlife officials.
Wisconsin's game bird production increased from 2014 Read More »
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