Illinois’ statewide fishing report on June 8, 2024
Staff Report
June 8, 2024
Fishermen finding more bass as summer water nears. A look at the Illinois fishing report from across the state on June 8, 2024.
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Nature Smart: A lark that wears horns
Stan Tekiela
June 4, 2024
The population of ground-nesting birds is steadily decreasing. In North America, we have hundreds of bird species that nest on the ground. Prairie birds such as Eastern and Western meadowlarks are good examples. If you
Star Watch: What is the brightest star in our Milky Way galaxy?
Bob Drieslein
June 3, 2024
Here’s a trivia question to consider: What is the brightest star in our Milky Way galaxy? Scientists say that the glowing ball of hydrogen and helium at the center of our solar system is technically
What is Gyotaku? If you can catch a fish, you can print it
Jeffery Thomas
June 3, 2024
A few years ago, not long after I purchased my current home, a friend pulled something out of his garage and offered it as a housewarming gift: a canvas fish print of a walleye. It
Jeremiah Haas: Technology changing the way fish hatcheries operate, too
Jeremiah Haas
June 2, 2024
I have spent a lot of time over the years talking about the newest technological toys to help while hunting and fishing. Those include ozone machines, thermal scopes, side scan technology and a host of
The .270 Winchester is a hunting rifle worth owning
Ron Spomer
June 1, 2024
The .270 Winchester is an icon, an All-American icon, and a touchstone to our 20th century sport hunting tradition. It connects us to our fathers, grandfathers, great grandfathers, and one of the most influential arms
Steve Sarley: The common carp certainly has its place among the fun to be had fishing
Steve Sarley
June 1, 2024
You set the hook and begin to reel. Whatever is on the other end of your line must be a monster, because it is fighting so hard. You win the battle and bring the fish
Need a new release for bowhunting? Here’s what to consider
Ryan Rothstein
May 31, 2024
For my money, I’d argue that the most underrated piece of equipment in a bowhunter’s entire arsenal is his release. It’s definitely not a sexy gadget, and for many archers, it seems to be an
Gretchen Steele: The transition from spring to summer in southern Illinois is a beautiful thing
Gretchen Steele
May 31, 2024
As we bid farewell to May, we also bid adieu to spring and welcome the vibrant summer in southern Illinois. This transition, unique to our region, is a spectacle to behold. Mother Nature, in her
