
Dutchman Lake, Johnson County
Fishing enthusiasts, from the worm-and-bobber crowd to those on the tournament circuit, have a field day when the water’s warm and the fish begin to feed actively.

Fishing enthusiasts, from the worm-and-bobber crowd to those on the tournament circuit, have a field day when the water’s warm and the fish begin to feed actively.

The author has long shared his disdain for free-ranging feral cats, but those whiskered underwater behemoths? He loves them.

Spinners are a great option for all types of fish including muskies, bass, northern pike, and panfish. But there is a lot more to fishing a spinner than just casting it out and reeling it
BANQUET/FUNDRAISER AUG. 26: Whitetails Unlimited Central Illinois Ridge Runners Banquet, 5 p.m., Round House Center, 905 Bay Street, Beardstown. Call 309-333-2644. AUG. 27: National Wild Turkey Federation Hunting Heritage Banquet, 5 p.m., Effingham VFW, 916015
Northwest Zone – Capt. Laura Petreikis In Bureau County, CPO Wagner, while checking fishermen along the Illinois River near Route 89 bridge in Spring Valley, found a fisherman without a fishing license. The fisherman was

Gov. JB Pritzker announced today that a long-awaited renovation of the popular Rend Lake Resort in Southern Illinois will get underway in 2023 with an investment of more than $17.5 million. The funding will renovate

In the Midwest, crappies are the king of the spring. But mid-summer crappies can be a lot more rewarding than one might think: Productive days during the summer months can often yield much higher catch

This stir fry is the perfect answer to a busy weeknight when you want healthy wild game on the table fast. Made with Canada goose breast, but you could use any goose or duck breast,

Channel cats, bass showing summer activity.
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