Worry less about the weather and more about the effects of pollution on hunting, fishing, and conservation
The climate change model: Is it global warming or global cooling? Read More »
Legislation that will make it legal for hunters to use shotgun slugs to take coyotes and other game other than deer has passed through the House.
Bill to expand legal use for shotgun slugs in Illinois awaits Quinn's signature Read More »
April’s statewide flooding is unlikely to produce detrimental long-term effects on the waters of Illinois, and may actually boost the vitality of some water ecosystems.
Flooding spawns hope for anglers Read More »
Like many hunters in the state, Alan Decker’s annual spring ritual includes re-stocking his gun cabinet’s supply of .22 shells.
Hunters anxious while ammo supply shrinks Read More »
A new threat to the state’s deer herd has been highlighted, though fans of frogs and other amphibians certainly have more reason to be concerned about a fierce invader known as Rhamnus cathartica
Deer presence could be altered by common shrub Read More »
Lake Michigan The smallmouth bass have started to feed in the warmer water areas. The best producers are larger profile shad color jigs worked slowly or dropshot rigs with 4-inch minnow style plastics. Goby imitating baits also have been starting to work well. Work areas near steel walls, as they tend to warm quicker in
Northern Illinois Fishing Report – May 17th, 2013 Read More »
Crab Orchard Lake Fishing is good across the board. Crappies have moved to the banks. Anglers are taking fish on minnows and jigs. Bass have also moved into shallow areas and around the points. Fish can be taken on a variety of baits around shoreline cover. Bluegill action has also been good on crickets and
Southern Illinois Fishing Report – May 17th, 2013 Read More »
Lake Taylorville The crappie bite is picking up on minnows. Bass fishing is slow. Water conditions are murky. Newton Lake Bass good. Crappies are a big question mark after a poor fall and few reports this spring so far. Catfish good. Spring Lake Bass slow. Crappies biting on tube jigs at the south end bays.
Central Illinois Fishing Report – May 17th, 2013 Read More »
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