Illinois’ fishing report for May 26, 2023
Staff Report
May 26, 2023
Largemouths get early start to their summer patterns. A look at the statewide fishing report from Illinois for May 26, 2023.
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Commentary: Farm Bill must include solutions for family forest owners
Forests in the Farm Bill Coalition Report
May 25, 2023
Forests in the Farm Bill, a coalition of more than 70 forestry and conservation organizations, released last week a set of recommendations focused on improving the forest-related sections of the upcoming U.S. Farm Bill. The
Star watch: Meet Venus, our closest neighbor
Bob Drieslein
May 23, 2023
The second planet from the Sun and our closest neighbor will be at its best soon. On Sunday, June 4, 2023, Venus will reach its greatest elongation and appear very bright in our western night
Gadget-free fishing and pulling in northern pike
Mark Morrison
May 22, 2023
I have several friends who are diehard fishermen, knowledgeable to the point where catching fish is usually an inevitability for them.
Their rigs sport all the latest electronics and are jammed with myriad rod/reel
Illinois DNR’s turkey brood surveys taking online approach
Kaleigh Gabriel
May 22, 2023
As we step further into the second decade of this millennium, many DNR programs and projects are switching to online-based features in an effort to better promote eco-friendliness, reduce wasted postage, and more importantly, increase
Thinking big: Tips for catching impressive stream trout
Site Staff
May 21, 2023
Once the catch-and-kill opener passes in mid-April, stream trout fishing can become challenging.
You’ll contend with more anglers than ever, but also fluctuating water levels and clarity due to spring rains. Both can conspire
Remembering George Shiras, the “father of wildlife photography”
Jim Bishop
May 21, 2023
Trail cameras are a valuable tool used by many hunters. These eyes in the woods provide hunters and outdoor enthusiasts with a “24/7” look at game and non-game activity. What few folks don’t know is
Here’s where to catch a ‘humpback’ in the Great Lakes area
Tori McCormick
May 21, 2023
If you do a quick online search for Alaska fly-fishing guides who target pink salmon, you’ll get plenty of hits.
After all, pink salmon are the most abundant Pacific salmon, and guides are more
Rough Fish Roundup in Illinois draws archers from across the Midwest
Gretchen Steele
May 20, 2023
It’s considered “old school” by some, and that’s exactly how bow anglers like it.
The annual Kaskaskia River Rough Fish Round Up Bowfishing Tournament in Illinois took place at the Jerry F. Costello Lock
