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Steve Beltran

Bluegill fishing is the perfect way to introduce youngsters to angling

Featured, Features, Fishing, Home Page News, Illinois, National Fishing /

For those looking to introduce youngsters to the joys of angling, bluegill fishing offers the perfect gateway. This hardy and plentiful fish is ideal for beginners, providing plenty of excitement with minimal equipment and a high success rate.
Bluegills thrive in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams, making them accessible to anglers across Illinois and many other states. Bluegills also are prolific breeders, ensuring a steady population and plenty of opportunities for young anglers to reel in their first catch.

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Retired Illinois Conservation Police Officer offers field check tips for hunters and anglers

Featured, Fishing, Home Page News, Hunting, Illinois, National Fishing, National Hunting /

After 25 years in law enforcement, people often ask me what to do when an officer checks them in the field. With the rise of Internet videos showing poor law enforcement interactions, I can say those are the exception to the thousands of interactions Illinois officers have each year.
Most of the field checks I performed were to determine compliance with regulations enforcement by DNR. Many people were happy to see me and offer their license and documents to show they cared about the resources and were invested in protecting it.

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