Opening day of the shotgun deer season went about as planned – a lot of shooting and more than a few big bucks taken, especially in the central and southern parts of the state.
Meat of the Illinois deer season in sight Read More »
The state’s new river otter trapping season has breathed new life into trapping, said John Wilson, the Freeport-based receiving agent for North American Fur Auctions.
State’s trappers have new spring in their step Read More »
DNR’s muskie stocking program, despite suffering an early setback at the Jake Wolf Memorial State Fish Hatchery, still managed to come fairly close to reaching its stocking goal this year
Illinois' muskie program expects to nail its stocking goals Read More »
Fox Chain O’ Lakes: The channels have been producing good catches of panfish on small tungsten jigs tipped single spikes. There are few reports on walleyes and bass as the launches are all frozen over and the bigger water is not safe for travel yet. Pistakee Bay has been producing good catches of white bass
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Crab Orchard Lake: Anglers are reporting that crappies are being found at depths ranging from about 6 to 10 feet. Most are in heavy cover near points. The best baits have been minnows and jigs. Bright colors seem to be working the best bet. Bluegills are being caught near rip-rap and around weedbeds on the
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Powerton Lake: Smallmouths are being caught on crankbaits and small jigs. Good currents are reported in the discharge area. Bandits and inline spinners also are working. Shabbona Lake: Bluegills and crappies are being caught over the fish cribs and around the standing timber. Lake Bloomington: Bluegills are biting on worms, but are slow and small.
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Kankakee River: Pike have been lively, and smallmouth bass have been biting near Momence on minnows and spinners. Fox River: The walleye bite is slow. Use minnow baits in the deeper holes and near bridge pilings. Night fishing has proven to be most effective. Jigs and twisters in white or chartreuse are being productive. The
Illinois Rivers Fishing Report – November 29th, 2013 Read More »
Region I A District 1 CPO arrested a Whiteside County man and woman after a traffic stop was conducted on their vehicle on opening night of the Illinois furbearer hunting season. The occupants were observed using their vehicle to hunt out of a vehicle along a public roadway, shining spotlights from both the driver and
Illinois Cuffs and Collars – November 29th, 201333 Read More »
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. Feb. 8, 2014: Cold Water Creek WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Prairie Lodge, Port Bryon. For more info call
Illinois Calendar of Events – November 29th, 2013 Read More »
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