DNR biologists say turkey hunters in most of the state should find plenty of birds in the field this spring – though overall population levels remain flat and some regions are experiencing a decline.
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Thanks to the work of DNR biologists, Lake Michigan anglers have gotten a glimpse of what’s happening with major sportfish in and around the Chicago harbors.
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A proposal that would allow crossbow hunters to have an open season on coyotes appeared ready to advance in the Senate – but only after an amendment added language limiting the bill.
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Braidwood: Bass regulations changed on April 1 to a daily bag of three 15 inches or longer. Fish overall are slow, but appear to be picking up as water settles. Anglers are finding some good largemouths on spinnerbaits and swimjigs. There are some days that reaction strikes are the way to go so don’t be
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Crab Orchard Lake: Most crappies are still holding over deeper cover on minnows and jigs. Some anglers were also taking some bluegills near the rip rap on a variety of baits. Catfish action is still slow. Largemouth bass fishing has been good on plastic worms and spinnerbaits. Drop lures deep and crank slow, as bass
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Sangchris Lake: Bass are good on spinnerbaits and chatterbaits. Try casting along shorelines with emerging vegetation, if available. Catfish picking up on anything that smells: liver, shad, doughs. Crappies are good on minnows and on jigs fairly shallow along rocks near dam. Lake Bloomington: Bluegills biting good on worms. Crappies were excellent on minnows around
Central Illinois Fishing Report – April 3rd, 2015 Read More »
Fox River: Walleyes good on jigs and minnows in the warming hours of the day. Fish are being taken near the dams as well on jigs and minnows. Illinois River: Sauger bite is picking up. Fish are being caught on jig and minnows as well as pulling three-way rigs. Rock River: Crappies are spotty. Fish
Illinois Rivers Fishing Report – April 3rd, 2015 Read More »
Banquets/Fundraisers April 4: Illinois Trappers Assoc. Banquet, 4 p.m., Big Racks Stake House, Canton. For more info call Neal Graves, 309-989-7616. April 10: Sugar Hill WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Lourdes Parish. For more info call Jake Evans, 309-303-9988. April 11: Jacksonville Rotary Club, Bass Tournament Banquet, 5 p.m., Hamilton’s Banquet Ctr, Jacksonville. For more info
Illinois Calendar of Events – April 3rd, 2015 Read More »
Region I – Captain Laura Petreikis CPO Frichtl conducted an investigation into the illegal possession of an American alligator by a citizen living in Freeport. A search warrant for the residence was obtained and CPOs Teas, Schoonhoven, Beltran and Fraser assisted CPO Frichtl during the serving of the search warrant. A search of the residence
Illinois Cuffs & Collars – April 3rd, 2015 Read More »
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