Wolf case a reminder that cougars aren’t alone
The cougar shot in November wasn’t the only large carnivore to make major wildlife news in Illinois during 2013.
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Hunters seemingly have mixed views about deer
Hunters surveyed online and at last June’s public deer meetings tended to contradict themselves when answering questions about the state’s deer herd, summaries of both surveys indicate.
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Northern Illinois Fishing Reports – January 10th, 2014
Lake Michigan: The harbors have some ice starting to form, but there are still patches of open water. The trout bite in Illinois waters is slow. There have been few reports of trout being caught at this time. They are there; you just really need to work for them. Spawn sacks slowly jigged as well
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Southern Illinois Fishing Report – January 10th, 2014
Crab Orchard Lake: Bass action has slowed. Bluegills being caught on worms. Panfish, in general, are biting good on worms under ice and in weedbeds. Baldwin Lake: Warm-water areas good for catfish, though those being caught are small. Anglers are tossing crankbaits around rip rap and catching a few bass. Bluegills are slow but will
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Central Illinois Fishing Report – January 10th, 2014
Dawson Lake: Bluegills are fair to good on waxworms. Catfish are hitting waxworms in 8 to 12 foot of water. Crappies are fair in 8 to 12 feet of water. Sangchris: Bluegills are being caught on waxworms. Crappies being caught mostly in 18 to 20 feet of water. Lake Shelbyville: The lake remains about 5
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Illinois Rivers Fishing Report – January 10th, 2014
Fox River: During the winter months, the fishing really tends to slow down on the river, however, there are still some good opportunities for quality fish. For smallmouths, now is the time to look for some of the warm-water discharges found along the river. Fish using live minnows with a small hook and a few
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Illinois Cuffs and Collars – January 10th, 2014
Region I A District 1 CPO responded to a call of a lost hunter in Lowden Miller State Forest. The CPO located the hunter on the neighboring property and gave him a ride back to his vehicle a couple of miles away. A CPO in Henderson County cited four subjects for having loaded uncased firearms
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Illinois Calendar of Events – January 10th, 2014
Banquets/Fundraisers Jan. 18, 2014: Sauk Valley WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Moose Lodge, Sterling. For more info call Derrick Lamb, 815-564-7361. Jan. 25, 2014: Illinois Wabash Valley WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Robinson Community Center. For more info call Joe Boyer, 618-592-6300. Jan. 25, 2014: Chatham DU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., TRN Club. For more info call Robert Rabin, 217-553-1088. Feb.
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Wolf hunt offers DNR new insights
Wisconsin’s second wolf season provided new insights into hunting and trapping the state’s most controversial wildlife species, but results varied so widely by zone during the first two seasons that it’s tough to predict how future seasons will unfold.
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