Huge flathead catfish awaits certification as new Illinois state record
Ralph Loos
September 1, 2015
On Aug. 28, James Klauzer was fishing at Sangchris Lake when he matched wits with a giant flathead catfish.
Opinion
Fishing tips: How to prepare for a new-to-you lake
Site Staff
August 28, 2015
Research lake and river maps, review your GPS, prepare your tackle, and explore the DNR and other pertinent websites, so you can hit the water ready to fish.
Bow season prep not for the lazy
Johnna Kerres
August 28, 2015
So far the journey to bow season has been one filled with fun, frustration, and firsts.
With threat from avian flu in Pennsylvania and beyond, hunters should take precautions
Tyler Frantz
August 26, 2015
Waterfowl hunters must be careful not to spread avian flu
Study: Bear heart rate affected by drones
Tom Pink
August 26, 2015
A study at the University of Minnesota St. Paul found that bear heart rates increased when drones were flying nearby.
A little innovation goes a long way when setting out trail cameras
Bill Parker
August 24, 2015
With the archery deer season just over a month away whitetail hunters are setting out trail cameras to scout the areas they plan to hunt.
Hoping for a return of the fall kings on Lake Michigan
Cory Yarmuth
August 24, 2015
If you haven’t heard about the condition of the fishing on Lake Michigan, then you must be under a rock somewhere. We have all heard the debates about stocking, natural reproduction, and the dreaded mussels.
Five top fishing presentations for late summer bass
Terry Blog
August 22, 2015
Largemouth and smallmouth bass won’t fall into a strict pattern in September, so have these five techniques in your angling arsenal.
Q&A with USFWS Director Dan Ashe in the Twin Cities
Rob blog
August 21, 2015
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe talks gray wolves, Cecil the lion, Land and Water Conservation Fund, duck management, and his commitment to public lands during an interview with Rob Drieslein.
