Treestand safety
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Your Daily Outdoor Update – September 17th Read More »
Take the author’s sage advice: To enjoy the great outdoors deep into old age, start protecting your skin now from the sun’s damaging rays.
Fishing and hunting under that lethal ball of fire in the sky Read More »
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 »