Squirrel chase opens Illinois' hunting season
If it’s late July, then it’s likely hunters like Rich Radake have been checking their squirrel guns and checking them twice.
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Illinois' CRP acres opened up for emergency grazing
Chunks of acreage in the Conservation Reserve Program are being opened up for Illinois farmers needing grazing pasture for their livestock
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Waterfowl hunters seeing good reason for countdown to season
To listen to fall flight forecasters, one may expect to find mallards and pintails sitting in blinds when the state’s duck hunters show up this fall.
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Northern Illinois Fishing Report – July 27th, 2012
Chain Most fish are slower because of the heat. Bluegills have been good in and around shallow shoreline piers or laydowns. Catfish are excellent on nightcrawlers or leeches. Walleye fishing remains good around bridge areas. Crappies are fair in 10-12 feet, with Marie best. White bass are good. Muskies are decent on topwaters mornings or
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Southern Illinois Fishing Report – July 27th, 2012
Devils’ Kitchen Bluegill action has picked up during the past week. However, anglers are reporting most fish are running small. Crab Orchard Lake Catfish are the best bet. Anglers are taking good numbers of fish on stinkbaits, cut baits and leeches. Crappies have slowed down. Fish have moved into 7-9 feet over brush. Minnows and
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Central Illinois Fishing Report – July 27th, 2012
Banner Marsh Bass are fair on plastics, spinnerbaits or chatterbaits and fair at East Point Access. Bluegills are slow to fair and small on wax worms. Crappies are fair on minnows or jigs with many yet to spawn. Powerton Smallmouths good in the cool part of the lake, in the back and off of points.
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Illinois Fishing Reports for Rivers – July 27th, 2012
Kankakee River River is low and wadeable. Waders and bank anglers are doing well for smallmouth and catfish. Carp anglers doing well. Ohio River At Smithland Pool, the river is at about normal pool and clear. Fishing traffic has been extremely light. Catfish are the best bet. Anglers are taking fair numbers of catfish at
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Illinois Cuffs & Collars – July 27th, 2012
Region I The District 6 sergeant and a CPO located four individuals bank fishing on the Vermilion River. Behind the fishermen were clearly posted “No Trespassing” signs. As the sergeant was watching, one of the individuals tore down one of the “No Trespassing” signs. Seven citations were issued for criminal trespass, criminal damage, and “fishing
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Illinois Calendar of Events – July 27th, 2012
Banquets/Fundraisers July 28: Shoal Creek DU Chapter Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Hillsboro IL Moose Lodge. For more info call Dick Elam, 217-710-0822. Aug. 3: Jasper County Wild Turkey, Banquet, Knights of Columbus, Newton. For more info call Jason Meyer, 618-562-2345. Aug. 4: Creek Bottom Strutters, Banquet, Germantown American Legion Home, Germantown. For more info call Ryan Hummert, 618-363-3501. Aug.
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