Hunters prepared for birds, rabbits
If only on the surface, DNR’s move last year to extend the state’s rabbit season into February appears to have had the anticipated effect.
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Recent sampling details carp whereabouts
Chicago — News that genetic material from Asian carp had been found in a Michigan tributary that flows into Lake Michigan turned the heads of Great Lakes protectors this month, but the accuracy of the finding was quickly called into question. The most recent report detailing monitoring efforts in Illinois waters showed little new action
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‘Chatty’ off-season ends, bowhunters in the woods
For deer hunters, the past seven months so closely resembled an NFL off-season that one could have expected to see some sort of “fantasy draft” prior to the Oct. 1 archery opener.
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Illinois Calendar of Events – October 17th, 2014
Banquets/Fundraisers Oct. 17: Jackson County DU Banquet, Knights of Columbus, Murphysboro. For more info call Randall Beckmann, 618-521-0775. Oct. 18: Southern Illinois WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., St. John’s Catholic School. For more info call Dusty Kolweier, 618-520-9592. Oct. 24: Logan Co. Quail & Upland Game Alliance Banquet, 5 p.m. For more info call Jerry Johnson,
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Northern Illinois Fishing Report- October 17th, 2014
Chain: With the cooler days the bite has moved to a midday time frame. There have been some reports of stained water in most of the lower lakes. Water clarity is poor, and this is affecting the fishing. The water temps have dropped into the 60s, and the fish are starting to put the fall
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Southern Illinois Fishing Report – October 17th, 2014
Carlyle Lake: Crappie action is good below the dam. White bass are biting well below the spillway. Channel cats are good on the lake for anglers drifting or jug fishing with cut bait or leeches. Good catches reported near Keyesport and Boulder. Flatheads are also biting on bluegills. Kinkaid Lake: Muskies are being caught on
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Central Illinois Fishing Report – October 17th, 2014
Lake Bloomington: Bass fishing is 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. Anglers are catching crappies up to 12 inches in 12-18 feet of water. Drifting jigs is working best for these suspended fish. Lake Shelbyville: Muskies
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Illinois Rivers Fishing Report – October 17th, 2014
Illinois River: The walleye and sauger bite has dropped off with the recent weather changes. This shut the bite down and fish are harder to find. Anglers who are catching fish are finding them here and there and nothing is showing up as a good pattern. Trolling lead core with stickbaits or three-way rigs with
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Will wolf hunt see ‘shadows’ involved?
Opposition to the wolf hunt still looms around the state.
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