Effects of coyotes on deer getting new look
Can coyotes and deer co-habitate in Illinois? That’s a question that cannot be answered by a single research study or survey.
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Elsah man’s catch challenges catfish world record
As it turns out, hooking and hoisting a catfish that challenges the 124-pound world record is actually the easy part.
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Northern Illinois Fishing Report – August 9th, 2013
Chain: The fishing has really picked up for all species. The best bite has been early morning. The bass have moved up into the slop and are very active attacking scum frogs and other weedless baits. Work the pockets in the weed growth with heavy jigs and also don’t hesitate to back off and fish
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Southern Illinois Fishing Report – August 9th, 2013
Crab Orchard Lake: Crappies are steady. Fish are being found at depths beginning at about eight feet. Minnows and jigs are both effective. Bluegill are being caught in good numbers on wax worms and crickets. Fish are still off the beds. Catfish anglers are reporting good success on cut bait, leeches and stink baits. Bass
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Central Illinois Fishing Report – August 9th, 2013
Lake Shelbyville: Bass have been good in shallows and coves. Walleyes are good over newly covered rock and rip-rap. Crappies are spotty. Muskies are being caught in deeper waters. Evergreen Lake: Crappie limits are still being caught on a regular basis using minnows in 20-25 feet of water suspended midway. Saugeye reports have been few
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Illinois Fishing Reports for Rivers – August 9th, 2013
Illinois River: The river is running at good levels. The walleye and sauger bite has really slowed down. Pulling three-way rigs allows you to cover a variety of water and will help key in on their locations. Work the flats created on the current bends. Also work the flooded areas that offer reduced current that
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Illinois Cuffs & Collars – August 9th, 2013
Region I A District 1 CPO was conducting fishing license compliance checks on Department Lands when she observed three women fishing near a boat launch.When the CPO approached and asked if they had caught anything they all responded, “No.”The CPO asked if they had fishing licenses and they all replied they did, but one became
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Illinois Calendar of Events – August 9th, 2013
Banquets/Fundraisers Aug. 9: Windy City NWTF Banquet, Erie Street Cafe’, Chicago. For more info call Matthew Dunn, 773-294-6851. Aug. 10: Brown Co. Boss Gobblers NWTF Banquet, Knights of columbus Hall, Sterling. For more info call Brad Kassing, 217-248-2505. Aug. 10: Shaun Oldani’s Struttin Gobblers, NWTF Banquet, Coello community Building. For more info call Jeremy Mays, 618-218-3716. Aug.
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South Dakota Antelope, CSP Antelope, Tundra Swan and Fall Turkey Applications Due
Paper applications for the 2013 Antelope, Custer State Park Antelope, and Tundra Swan Seasons must be postmarked by Friday, August 9th.
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